Hints of Spring + Have a Lovely Weekend
Happy Valentine's Day!
This post is dedicated to all those who have a caring and loving spirit for others, for animals, for Mother Nature. To all those that love life and live it everyday.
In entirely unrelated news, I'm battling a cold so all I want to do right now is curl up in bed with a steaming cup of tea, and do nothing.
I just wanted to check in so that you know that I am still around. I'll try to pop in to read and comment on your blogs when I can, but for now I am going to crawl back in bed. I need to get well so I can catch up with work and all of you.
Hope you have a love-filled day, and remember you're loved! xx
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Little Pleasures + Have a Lovely Weekend
{This pretty cottage was built in 1841 as the home of the bird-keeper in St. James's Park.
It also had a club room for the Ornithological Society of London, which once helped to look after the park's ducks and geese. The design, like a Swiss chalet, was intended to be the contrast to the grand architecture of government buildings nearby.
The cottage has been altered several times and its use has also changed. It was once a store for bicycles confiscated in the park but it is now used as offices.}
Trance State
"Would you like to touch a seagull?" she asked, looking at the birds perched along the sea wall.
Of course I would. I tried several times, but whenever I got close, they would fly away.
"Try to feel love for the bird, then allow that love to pour out of your breast like a ray of light and touch the bird's breast. Then very quietly go over to it."
I did as she suggested. The first two times I failed, but the third time, as if I had entered a kind of trance, I did touch the seagull. I went into that trance state again with the same positive result.
"Love creates bridges where it would seem they were impossible..."
I recount this experience here, for anyone who would like to try it.
(By Paulo Coelho)
This is a beautiful excerpt from Paul Coelho's book, "Like the Flowing River."
I wanted to share it with all of you because I know you will love it.
As promised, I'd also like to share this feel-good You Tube video with you all, showing two guys and a girl holding up signs that said "Free Hugs" in the middle of a crowded downtown street.
I have never experienced the "Free Hugs" experience. I'll be honest...I think I'd have to draw the line at hugging a complete stranger on the street, but I liked this video just because of the positive spirit it has.
I believe that hug, physical contact and intimacy are enough to assure us that we are still loved and that we are not alone...they remind us that we are all connected.
Hugs have healing power...maybe we should think about reaching out for a hug a day!
Hope you have a wonderful, inspiring weekend! xx
Linking to Camera Critters
Have a Huggy Weekend!
I just want a hug!!
I am definitely a hugger. I mean really! Well, obviously, I don't just go around hugging anyone but I love to hug my family members and close friends that I haven't seen for a while; I am not a cheek kisser hello/good bye though.
I love hugging people I care about (reaching over and heartily pat on the back) as a means of showing my love and affection for them.
Have you ever thought how important hugs are? I know I haven't. The Internet is full of sources to verify how important hugging is. The touch of a hug has a healing effect on your body.
It's good to have physical contact sometimes. It's just feels nice emotionally, it is good for the soul.
Studies also showed that hugging improves your health. Did you know January 21st is National Hug Day?
Let us not forget to embrace those whom we love.
Here's a touching real life story about love from newborns! Rescuing Hug. This is the sweetest thing I've ever seen! Literally.
Are you a hugger?
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx
P.S. Ever wondered what would happen if you attempted to hug random people in the street?
Stay tuned.
P.P.S. And remember, hugging is contagious. Big hugs to you all!
(Photo by my friend Kiki)
What Are Top 6 Favourite Movies of All Time?
Watching movies has been my hobby since I was a child. I can get lost in a good story.
While I don't use movies as an escape from my life, somehow the music, the characters, the scenes seem to have a great effect on me; I feel like I am being transported to a magical place full of fantasy and mystique. In other words, I let the movies carry me away...pure bliss!
Also, watching classic old movies it's a great opportunity to have a historic trip through time, or see life and lifestyles from a different perspective, which I do cherish a lot.
Apart from entertainment, movies can be pretty inspiring as well. Some films I just watch to take a break from the world around me, which is always nice. Because for a certain amount of time I can concentrate on someplace else, faraway lands and peoples, and be far away from where I am at.
There's nothing I enjoy more than sitting on the sofa and watching a good movie, especially on Saturday nights...snacking away. Totally normal.
Here are some of my favourite films, in no particular order:
The Godfather
The Silence of the Lambs
Titanic
Back to the Future
Gone with the Wind
The Matrix (I like The Matrix because of its intriguing concept-reality, illusion and philosophy. The film is considered to be far-ahead of its time as well.)
The Lives of Others. Such a great movie! I would highly recommend it. (Okay, I cheated! There are far too many to choose from.)
What about you?
Hope you have a wonderful, relaxing (long) weekend! xx
P.S. Grab a nice big bowl of hot buttery popcorn and enjoy your movie!
(Photos of Marlon Brando courtesy of Google images)
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year everybody! I hope you have a great year ahead of you full of love, happiness and unexpected surprises. May you and your family have a wonderful and blessed 2013!
2012 was a great year and I'm so thrilled to have you here. You, lovely people, brighten my life and inspire me everyday with your laughter and creativity. Thank you so so much for reading Cut and Dry.
Love you guys! xx
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