Quotable is a series of little life lessons that can be taken from quotes. Learn about little ways to improve your life, learn more about yourself and find balance. It is a great place to learn a bit about Dao and Zen, without all the jargon. More Quotable Life lessons can be found here.

Perhaps it is because I went on a “Alice in Wonderland” binge today, but this quote just was begging to be shared. Think about it how many quirky things do you do. I personally talk to my cat by imitating him  or just talking to him like he could  understand. Oh but thats just one of the things I do. I bet even you have a little list.

     These little things are part of us. They give us the unique beauty that only we have. They make us stand out from a crowd when someone gets to know us. Like how you have a large collection of steamy romance novels  or a large collection of zombie movies. They help create who we are, no matter how strange.
   So embrace it and never let it go, be yourself!

    Quotable is a series of little life lessons that can be taken from quotes. Learn about little ways to improve your life, learn more about yourself and find balance. It is a great place to learn a bit about Dao and Zen, without all the jargon. More Quotable Life lessons can be found here.

   We walk through it everyday and dismiss it, just because it has become routine. When you take the time to actually take in the “riches” of nature you will find it easier to think. Over the years I have made the effort to take in each season as it sets in. It is something I have learned from studying Chado ( Japanese Tea Ceremony). 

The very act of “bringing nature” into the tea room makes the ceremony itself a work of art. Every aspect is thought of in advance while looking at nature. Its no wonder that the impressionists looked to Japan for inspiration for their style. When you look at any of Monet’s works you can almost feel the wind on your face and hear the water as it flows through the park.

    Why are these two art forms so profound? It is because they take the time to take in their surroundings. Next time you look out the window, go out for a walk or get out of the car. Look around you. Breath in and take in the seasons as they happen. Let them clear your mind so that it can inspire something new for you.

    Quotable is a series of little life lessons that can be taken from quotes. Learn about little ways to improve your life, learn more about yourself and find balance. It is a great place to learn a bit about Dao and Zen, without all the jargon. More Quotable Life lessons can be found here.

   Very often with the holidays slowly creeping up on us we forget to take time out to just sit. Taking just even a simple moment will change your day for the good. So with Thanksgiving creeping up on us here in Canada, take the moment to just sit and think about yourself. 

  While this sounds selfish, it is not. When we take time to do something for ourselves out of our busy day, we further ourselves. Perhaps you wanted to enroll in a course to further yourself or finally tell someone your feelings. This moment will allow you to follow through.

  This moment can also help you recall things that need to be done for the holidays even. How many times over my life have I forgotten to add something to the shopping list? Too many to count, this moment would allow the mind to become calm and you will gain focus for what is to be next.
   
   If you really need a true moment just for you then try to meditate or take time to brew a cup of tea. Such simple acts will lift your mood and help you focus.