I have been having a blast exploring while attempting to learn hand lettering. Meanwhile, the monk has also been making guest appearances in a few pages and Rumi stays the flavor of the season. Note to self: get more colors than just Blues in the pages. 🙂
One of my favourite poems: Come to the edge
This poem by Christopher Logue is one of my all time favourites. Its speaks on so many layers and is a great analogy on getting out of our comfort zone, to do things we thought impossible before and to take wings. How often have we stood by on the edge and not taking action with... Continue Reading →
The brilliance of Rumi
Rumi's words are celebrated even today for their unique blend of wisdom, insight, poetry and soul. The thoughts are infused with life lessons and simple yet profound truth. Each line can be grappled with for hours and leave you with wisdom for years. Here's a collection of some of his best.
Revisiting “if” by Rudyard Kipling
"If" by Rudyard Kipling is one of those rare poems that you chance upon in your childhood and its wisdom lingers for life. It a simple rule book on the values and virtues to live life by. Searched and found some cool graphics on Pinterest and I am inspired to make a poster today for... Continue Reading →
Master of my fate, Captain of my soul
Invictus is a beautifully crafted poem by William Ernest Henley. The film on Nelson Mandela uses the title and the poem is narrated by Morgan Freeman (who plays Mandela in the film). The poem and its thought are so inspiring in context of Nelson Mandela and his experience in prison. It takes great willpower and resilience to... Continue Reading →