happy friday


Turn on the news these days and chances are the first news item you will see in the situation in Egypt. It is, regardless from which perspective you see it, a moment in history which will allow for significant change, not only for Egypt, but it seems for the entire region. Change is constant, a country as ancient as Egypt is proof of this. From the early nomads, the unification of two-lands, the Pharaohs and the Roman-Byzantine rule, to the modern regime. For better or worse, all change has some positive affect. Egypt is a country filled with history and beauty. A place in the world where pyramids govern the skyline and where wonderful stories of Arabian nights come to life. When watching the news, acknowledge what is happening, but take  a moment to remember the beauty of the ancient world that is Egypt.


"Change has a considerable psychological impact on the human mind. To the fearful it is threatening because it means that things may get worse. To the hopeful it is encouraging because things may get better. To the confident it is inspiring because the challenge exists to make things better"
-King Whitney Jr.-

 
By knowing one reaches belief. By doing one gains conviction. When you know, dare
From one of the inner temples near Luxor and Karnak in Egypt
From the works of Isha Schwaller

reading the newspaper

Image via Kate Spade

I am not particularly one to read the newspaper often (ok...I hardly read it, and I must admit most of the news that does reach me is through online news-sites). Of course, receiving the newspaper, on a daily basis has its charm, and as I have been told (many times) it gives you great information, small news bits and some funny pieces once in a while (yes...and still I do not have a subscription...no-one is perfect).


Today, as if the universe is trying to tell me something, I came across the picture of this wonderful "news-bag". Isn't it cute? (Sure, it won't add much encouragement in the "lets get a subscription" department....but it has me thinking).