“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves. Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomesContinue reading “Book – Be water, my friend”
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Quote Hayao Miyazaki
“I do believe in the power of story. I believe that stories have an important role to play in the formation of human beings, that they can stimulate, amaze and inspire their listeners.” Hayao Miyazaki
Quote Thich Nhat Hanh
“By eating meat we share the responsibility of climate change, the destruction of our forests, and the poisoning of our air and water. The simple act of becoming a vegetarian will make a difference in the health of our planet.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Book – How to love
A little book filled with deep meanings. Written by Thich Nhat Hanh, who was one of the best-known Zen teachers in the world. The moment I write this blog I have mixed feelings. I recently read this book and was planning to write about it. But a few days ago this great person just passedContinue reading “Book – How to love”
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Book – A long way home
I like true stories and stories that are based on true events. I like to get inside someone’s head. I am interested in how someone else thinks and sees things. It’s just intriguing. Every individual is different and that makes the world beautiful. Lion So is one of my favorite movies ‘Lion’ (2016). The storyContinue reading “Book – A long way home”