Author Archives: Laura Dobson

“I believe that you shouldn’t do anything in life until you’re ready. Half of life’s heartaches come from decisions made in a hurry. One should make haste slowly.” Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962), born on this day

“The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.” Walt Whitman, poet (1819 – 1892), born on this day

“Faithfulness in little things is a great virtue.” Saint Basil the Great (c. 330 – 379)

“Believe me, the so-called primitive races who worshipped animals as gods were not so daft as people choose to pretend. At least they were humble. Why should not God have come to the earth as an earth-worm? There are a great many more worms than men, and they do a great deal more good.” T.Continue reading “Thought for the day, Thursday 29th May”

“In ancient times, knowledge of the tides and seasons was vital, sacred knowledge that kept the tribe in harmony with the laws of nature. The mysteries of sun, moon, and stars that collectively describe the intricate dance of the day, the month, and the year were so important that a whole new class of societyContinue reading “Thought for the day, Wednesday 28th May”

“Mankind has gone very far into an artificial world of his own creation. He has sought to insulate himself, in his cities of steel and concrete, from the realities of earth and water and the growing seed. Intoxicated with a sense of his own power, he seems to be going farther and farther into moreContinue reading “Thought for the day, Tuesday 27th May”

“Come home to the forestWhere time goes slow,and breath is mellow.Where thoughts find rest,and calm comes to nest.Come home to the woodsto be friends with trees,and listen to the breeze.To wander through trails,and mend your sails.Come home to nature,When your heart is hurting,or your soul needs healing.When something feels wrong,or you just need place toContinue reading “Thought for the day, Monday 26th May”

“Abundance is not a result you create. It is an existing state you recognize. We ask for long life, but ‘tis deep life, or noble moments, that signify. Let the measure of time be spiritual, not mechanical.” From Society and Solitude by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882), born on this day

“Where do we go, when we’re lost – when the humans around us (much as we love them) can’t seem to help us? We go where we’ve been taught to forget to go. Where our ancestors have always gone. To the woods and the old ways. To the hedgelands and edgelands; to the threshold placesContinue reading “Thought for the day, Saturday 24th May”

“Might the simple maxim, that honesty is the best policy be laid to heart! Might a sense of the true aims of life elevate the tone of politics and trade, till public and private honor become identical!” From Summer on the Lakes by Margaret Fuller (1810 – 1850), Unitarian feminist and journalist, born on thisContinue reading “Thought for the day, Friday 23rd May”