Last week I watched the movie Invictus, although not a great script, I was deeply moved by the soul of Nelson Mandela and the poem Invictus, which gave him faith while in prison.
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison. During incarceration he was graceful, luminous, and thoughtful. After being released, he became president of South [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Inspiration | I am the Captain of my Soul
Monday, May 31st, 2010Friday Focus | Gathering Paradise
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Last spring Bill Murray gave a poetry reading to construction workers building the new home for Poets House in New York. Watch how he weaves poetry and humor to embrace the craft of the hand and the heart.
My favorite is “I Dwell” by Emily Dickonson.
Inspiration | Oscar de la Renta
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Legendary designer Oscar De la Renta was recently interviewed by the host of Fashion Television, Jeanne Beker. I truly feel like one of the “woman” he’s talking abut, his words so resonated inside my heart.
A few of his brilliant phrases,
“Today, what is most important to woman is not the label she is wearing but that what she [...]
Inspiration | Daily Thank You Notes
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Leah Dieterich’s mother always told her to write thank you notes. So she does. To everything. thxthxthx is her daily exercise in gratitude. What or who would you thank today? I would write,
Dear Discouragement,
Thank you for showing me when I need courage, I persisted and received a glorious result.
with love,
C
Interview | Maria Killam, Color Genius
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Maria Killam is a blog phenomenon in the colour world, she has an impeccable eye and a understanding nature, a perfect combination to inspire people to welcome colour into their lives. Thank you Maria for the wonderful interview.
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What do you recommend for people who feel insecure about choosing colour in their life?
Begin with colourful accessories [...]
