Love, in all its fragile forms, is the one powerful, enduring force that brings real meaning to our everyday lives. Of course, I’m not talking about romantic, “kissy-kissy” love, although that is pretty powerful stuff in itself… But the love I mean is the fire that burns inside us all, the inner warmth that prevents our soul from freezing in the winters of despair. It’s the love of life itself. (…..)
If you ask the big questions and listen carefully to your heart, you will eventually hear destiny call you. A little voice–call it your conscience, your inner self, or your internal mother-in-law–will always tell you the truth if you are prepared to hear it. At first you may only become aware of how your life has been stuck in a rut… Then you may realize what you really want, but you just can’t quite make it happen… And when you know, or even suspect you know, what you should be doing with your life, then do it! Take a wild leap in the dark if you have to, then hit the ground running because you don’t have a second to lose… you can’t afford to throw away a single precious second. Go after your dreams with energy and passion, or you may as well stand back and watch them wash down the drain. (…)
But best of all, by doing the things that (you love most) with delight, you will inspire someone else to go after their dreams, and that, my friend, is how you change the world!
I stumbled upon this book quite randomly, at one of my friends’ houses. We were trying on wedding dresses, for I am getting married in a couple of months, after all :), and just like every other time when I am around books, the moment I see them and take them into my hands, there goes my attention: poof! into the books.
I started looking through it, mesmerized by its lovely photos and powerful messages, so well matched, that I had forgotten all about the dresses and I was even a little oblivious for a while at my dear friends’ presence.
This is not new! Every time I enter a bookshop or library, and there’s been plenty I’ve been to, I could start reading a book and succumb to it, so gracefully and peacefully, to the point of forgetting all and everything around me, for hours!… I am so content with books, that it is quite scary! Give me a good one, let me curl in bed, where is nice and warm, cup of coffee next to me and I do not need anything else/anyone else for that matter. I’ve always, always, been like this though and the passion for books and reading it’s been one of my ever constant interests, ripping in time with rewards beyond belief, never getting tiresome or bored of it.
Back to the book now: it’s a little one filled with candid animal shots and a healthy dose of inspiration! Just perfect to pass around, keep it on your kitchen counter (it’s quite small), in your kids’ bedroom or yours, to just look through any time you feel hope is just around the corner but not quite there in your life yet.
I also think that kids will love it too because is filled with animals photos making human faces and accompanied by inspirational messages. It’s also a very easy to read book. Kids are captured by the photos, while you read them positive and encouraging messages! ;) no vampires, wizards or ghosts, just simple, mundane, down to Earth animals. Not that there is anything wrong with the first, they can be quite fun, especially if you have some garlic and you safely watch them from your window (I should know, I was born in Transylvania after all!…).
It’s never too early/too late to start the quest for your life’s meaning or the courage to pursue your dreams, no matter how humble or futile you might think they are! so if you need just a little boost, once in a while, this is a nice book to keep around and have forever. You can never get bored with its message!
More about the author and his wonderful books, here. If you want to purchase this particular book, you can do so here :)
Are there any other little books that have changed your life for the better and still do?
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Sunny skies
One of the entrances into the park
A leaf from last fall…
Buds on trees
One of my all time favorite thing to do at midday: to sit on a bench reading with the sun on my face… :)
Happy squirrel eating
Two baby flies resting on my leg
Natural path in the park
Colorful garage doors, ready for spring!
