Author Archives: Kim Upton
i’m a happy psychopomp . . .
“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it’s called Life.” ― Terry Pratchett, The Last Continent “I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of … Continue reading
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free at last; the exodus of leaving
“God said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals because this place where you are standing is holy ground.” — Exodus 3:5 “You get a strange feeling when you’re about to leave a place, I told him, like you’ll … Continue reading
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trusting is not always easy
“Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” ― William Shakespeare, All’s Well That Ends Well “Have you ever seen the stars in the night? See them closely, they will tell you, how to be open, how to love … Continue reading
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the new authentica — introversion & sensitivity
“Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and meanderings, but leads none of us by the same route.” –Charles Caleb Colton “Don’t be afraid to take a big step if … Continue reading
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exodus and gabriel
“I’m beginning to believe that there are angels disguised as men who pass themselves off as such and who inhabit the earth for a while to console and lift up with them toward heaven the poor, exhausted and saddened souls … Continue reading
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a buzzing in my ears on this day of rest (being a hermit)
“Pray inwardly, even if you do not enjoy it. It does good, though you feel nothing. Yes, even though you think you are doing nothing.” — Julian of Norwich “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or … Continue reading
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finished them all
“The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.” ― Aldous Huxley “If you are alone you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only … Continue reading
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time for number 4, inspiration
“Fear less, hope more, eat less, chew more, whine less, breathe more, talk less, say more, hate less, love more, and good things will be yours.” — Swedish Proverb “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of … Continue reading
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anam cara
“Your soul knows the geography of your destiny. Your soul alone has the map of your future, therefore you can trust this indirect, oblique side of yourself. If you do, it will take you where you need to go, but … Continue reading
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If you don’t know what you love, don’t worry (be happy!)
“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.” – Buddha “Peace I leave with you; my peace I … Continue reading
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