My Pup

To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace. ~Milan Kundera

Beauty is in EVERYTHING

Mathematics possesses not only truth, but also supreme beauty. --Bertrand Russell

What an interesting quote, I say. Beauty is one of my core values. Mathematics is something that has challenged me my whole life. Someone finds beauty in math? Wow.

I'll have to think about that one :-)

Dream Expansion Inspiration

STREAM OF LIFE

The Same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures.

It is the same life that shoots in joy through the dust of the earth in numberless blades of grass and breaks into tumultuous waves of leaves and flowers.

It is the same life that is rocked in the ocean-cradle of birth and of death, in ebb and in flow.

I feel my limbs are made glorious by the touch of this world of life. And my pride is from the life-throb of ages dancing in my blood this moment.

~ Rabindranath Tagore

I was introduced to this beautiful poem when I saw this video today. Wow, right? Toward the end of the video I realized that more than anything else, the music was moving me. This voice, while singing in a different language, was so beautiful and the music was so upbeat. What is this song and who is singing it? I so appreciate Google each day for answering so many of my questions! The song is called "Praan". It is the above poem put to music by Gary Schyman. The voice is that of Palbasha Siddique, an 18 year old woman originally from Bangladesh who now lives in Minneapolis. Here is a link for more information on the video and Palbasha.

As I watch this video and see all of the wonderful locations, all of the people, the music and the wonderful message and I can't help but think - who's dream was this? Did it start small and grow? What was the inspiration? How many people told him that it wasn't possible or that it was crazy. Look how big this dream became. How can I use this as inspiration for my own dreams?

What are your dreams? How big are they?

Use this video as inspiration and then I ask you, how can you expand your own dreams?

Red Bug, Red Bug

The beauty of all things lies in your ability to appreciate them. -Author Unknown

Mellow Yellow

The Next Decade

The other day a man asked me what I thought was the best time of life. "Why," I answered without a thought, "now." ~David Grayson

If you haven't noticed, there is a little sidebar item called "The Next Decade". Yes, my next decade begins in 98 days. The next decade can be a little intimidating, a little scary. It was put there to remind myself to live each day to it's fullest. To enjoy the here and now. It is also a reminder that the best is yet to come. As each day passes, I learn new things about myself and about the world. I know that it only gets better. I also want to insure that I am living my life to the fullest each and every day of THIS decade!

Peace.

Today: The Grand Start - Brittany

The best thing about July is Le Tour De France. For 21 days I am amazed and inspired by the cyclists pushing themselves to the limit around one of the most beautifully stunning countries in the world. I watch the Tour as much for the competition as for the beauty of the French countryside. As I watch, I imagine that I am there. I take the in beauty with my eyes, taste the foods, hear and feel the excitement. One day, I will experience it for real. For now, I am so grateful for the live coverage on TV!

July 5, Stage 1 - Brest Plumelec 197.5 km

Flags and Flowers

Happy 4th of July!

Beauty In My Back Yard

Do what you love...

Something that brings you pure joy.

Ballet for me. I'm sure my legs will be screaming joy tomorrow!