My experiences, thoughts and their expression: mi vida

In his thought for today, May 19th., the author writes... "I now believe that our deepest vocation is to root ourselves enough in this life so that we can open our hearts to the light of experience , and so, bloom . ...For in blooming, we attract others; in being so thoroughly who we are, an inner fragrance is revealed that calls others to eat of our nectar. ... ...And we are loved, by friends and partners alike." Thanks, Mr. Nepo, Mark. Ref: The Book of Awakening, Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

One of the quotes that stood out for me was this one:  Maria Popova's recent newsletter had a section on the Greek Maimonides, and his teaching on reading and writing...an it contains a few lessons for me. And maybe for you too, reading this post. Maria's writing is at: https://www.brainpickings.org/2015/10/26/maimonides-guide-for-the-perplexed/ Graphic used by Maria Popova in "Brain Pickings" "But Maimonides argues that the responsibility to counter untruth lies equally in writer and reader, in media-maker and media-consumer — a sentiment triply timely today. In admonishing his reader against skimming and the unconsidered snap judgments it invariably seeds , he presents a timeless micro-manifesto for the intellectual responsibilities of all information-consumers in any medium: Do not read superficially, lest you do me an injury, and derive no benefit for yourself. You must study thoroughly and read continually… The reader must, moreover, b...

A very dear and novel writer was just published in elephantjournal.com I want to share the work with you for your enjoyment and warmth. I did so. And may I ask you, if you are so moved, to please share it with your friends and loved ones - no matter the medium: i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Blogger, etc. That will support her joining in the publication and of course, the sharers themselves, incl. the most important one, You! Enjoy! http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/05/remind-me-dear-spirit/ Add caption