Avenue Lanterns Trees

Flight of the Fortified Soul

“Oh, bird of my soul, fly away now, for I possess a hundred fortified towers.” -Rumi Inspirational Quote: “Oh, bird of my soul, fly away now, for I possess a hundred fortified towers.” attributed to Rumi Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, or simply Rumi, was a 13th-century poet, Hanafi faqih, Islamic scholar, Maturidi theologian, and Sufi …

Sea storm

Riding the Waves of Life

“You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” -Jon Kabat-Zinn Inspirational Quote: “You cannot stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” is widely attributed to Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). It aligns closely with mindfulness philosophy — staying present and accepting reality as it is, while …

Success usually comes: Butterfly on flowers

The Boundless Mind

“The power of imagination makes us infinite.” -John Muir Inspirational Quote: “The power of imagination makes us infinite.” attributed to John Muir also known as “John of the Mountains” and “Father of the National Parks” was a Scottish-born American,  naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in …

Avenue Lanterns Trees

The Courage to Be Right

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Inspirational Quote: “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. Deeper Meaning of Inspirational Quote The quote “Do what …

Rising Lotus in Lake

Defeated, But Not Broken

“We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” -Maya Angelou Inspirational Quote: “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” attributed to Maya Angelou, was an American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist. Deeper Meaning of Inspirational Quote This quote, carries a powerful message about resilience and perseverance. It acknowledges that …