Tag Archives: meaning

On a grey Friday

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Makere

This heavy, grey, damp and gloomy morning reminds me of Auckland. And Makarora also, on that day when the rain falling through the leaves, saturating the moss and making slippery the rocks was so in keeping with my mood, and … Continue reading →

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It’s been a long day

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Makere

Originally posted on Live & Learn:
Why does my blood rush into a hell of tumult at a few words? ~ Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights Notes: Quote: the château of my heart. Photo: StarWill Related Posts: “It’s Been a Long Day“

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Pico Iyer on What Leonard Cohen Teaches Us about the Art of Stillness | Brain Pickings

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Makere

It takes courage, of course, to step out of the fray, as it takes courage to do anything that’s necessary, whether tending to a loved one on her deathbed or turning away from that sugarcoated doughnut. The Art of Stillness, … Continue reading →

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On Being Awake | Searching Sophia’s Pockets

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Makere

On Being Awake | Searching Sophia's Pockets. Such a beautiful reminder to live every single moment in amazement, to revel in every single beat of the heart.

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The Politics of Love – Marianne Williamson: TEDxTraverseCity 2013

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Makere

Originally posted on Image As Voice:
“Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author. Her first book, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course In Miracles, is considered a must-read…

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The Overview Effect

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Makere

Forty years ago, the astronauts of Apollo 8 orbited the moon for the first time and snapped the iconic \”Blue Marble\” photographs of the earth from space. It was not only an image of stunning beauty; it represented a powerful … Continue reading →

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The nature of New Zealanders | Sandysviews

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Makere

New Zealand is the most beautiful country on earth. Everybody knows that, everybody knows about the incredible ‘nature’ in New Zealand. I’m going to talk about the nature of New Zealanders for a while instead. I posted a tweet a while … Continue reading →

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39 Ways to Live, and Not Merely Exist, by Leo Babauta

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Makere

Note to self, this one: Take mini-retirements. Don’t leave the joy of retirement until you are too old to enjoy it. Do it now, while you’re young. It makes working that much more worth it. Find ways to take a … Continue reading →

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3:59 am. And Inspired. – Lead.Learn.Live.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Makere

3:59 am. And Inspired. – Lead.Learn.Live..

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Viktor Frankl on the Human Search for Meaning | Brain Pickings

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Makere

[E]verything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. via Viktor Frankl on the Human Search for … Continue reading →

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