Inspirations
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Inspirations
“Fragmented bronze portrait of Marcus Aurelius embodies his Stoic philosophy: Even the once commanding visage of the Roman emperor is not impervious to Time. Echoing his Meditations, that all life is fleeting & you'll be fortunate if your deeds survive in the memory of the living.”
Sheila Fell R.A. (1931-1979)
Cottages Near Wastwater II
oil on board
50 x 60 cm. (19 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
Start each day with sunlight, gratitude, and focus; surround yourself with positivity, rest well, write, meditate, and seek mentorship.
There’s a lot of pressure to conform, I like it when people don’t. I like oddballs (I may even be one myself). I admire individuals who do their own thing and have a unique view of the world. The interesting stuff is always on the fringes of society, never the mainstream.
Anthony Burrill • Make It Now!
Pont de Langlois, Vincent van Gogh, 1888
In their effort to picture modernity, Impressionists painted all the new daytime activities of Paris: from walking the freshly laid promenades to peering through the industrialised glass panes of shops. But they also began to paint the nightlife: the absinthe drinker; the lady of the night; the theatre; the bar girl; the singer. The Impressionists ... See more
Matter
Keep a journal from the outset of your travels, and discipline yourself to make a new entry every day. Feel free to be as brief or as rambling as you want. Keep track of stories, events, feelings, differences, and impressions. The result will be a remarkable record of your experiences and growth.
Rolf Potts • Vagabonding
Standing with their backs to the mountain, they became the mountain.