Paul Wunderlich (1927-2010)—Per Aspera Ad Astra [lithograph, 1964]
(via steamedtangerine)
Paul Wunderlich (1927-2010)—Per Aspera Ad Astra [lithograph, 1964]
(via steamedtangerine)
“Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.”— Maya Angelou
Sarah McRae Morton — Light Fast and Sugar Footed Fledgling (oil on linen, 2018)
(via weepingwidar)
1. They are someone who demonstrates integrity – A person is said to have integrity if what they say and what they do are rooted in the same set of core values.
2. They don’t speak badly of others – If you speak badly about others to a friend, the chances are you’ll also speak badly about them. Hence, they are likely to be hesitant in what they share with you.
3. They are positive and optimistic – This doesn’t mean burying your head in the sand. It means choosing not to dwell on the negatives, and to actively looking for the positives.
4. They make the effort to be helpful – Life is so much lighter if you’re thoughtful and kind, and we rarely forget someone who’s caring and warm.
5. They set goals and have ambition - This is an extremely contagious quality. Not only will you achieve higher goals for yourself, you’ll give hope to others, and inspire them to try.
6. They are understanding and compassionate – We all have to fight battles and experience hard times. Empathising with others when life is difficult helps to lighten the burden and renew their inner spark.
7. They believe in, love and respect themselves - If you love who you are and believe in yourself, then it’s likely that others will treat you that way, too.
8. They have persistence – Although ambition is important, it will never be enough. You have to fight through hard times if you’re going to succeed. So when you stumble and fall, just get up and start again. Then keep trying and working until you succeed.
9. They are open-minded and willing to learn - If you’re closed in your thinking and set in your ways then you’ll never discover a better way .. and you’ll close yourself off to other possibilities.
10. They take responsibility for their own life - Blaming others keeps you stuck, and a victim of your past. Take control of things now. You can have the life you want.
Banned for 70 years under Communist rule, shamanism has seen a recent resurgence in Mongolia. In these incredible images Mongolian Shamans or “Buu”, take part in a fire ritual meant to summon spirits to mark the Summer Solstice in Ulaanbaatar grasslands.
(via jessicakyun)