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#058: This, my dear, is the greatest challenge of being alive...


life challenge injustice social justice consume our light keep the light beautiful illustration inspiring quote Chinese painting Oxherd Boy

I've always loved these two quotes and wanted to combine them somehow:


"I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being." - Hafiz


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"Do not allow your anxiety about the world fill your heart. If your heart is filled with anxiety, you will get sick, and then you will not be able to help." - Thich Nhat Hanh


How did I do?

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Deborah Perkins
Deborah Perkins
Oct 27, 2023

This is so beautiful! I found this online many moons ago, I printed it and tacked it up on my wall next to my work station. The words and the beautiful illustration are medicine. This week there was a horrific mass shooting in our State of Maine 😥 and I immediately thought of this. I will share it in my next newsletter with a link to your blog, thank you!! I just signed up for your email list, as well. Blessings to you, and thank you for sharing your gifts -#ThePersonalEcologist www.firstlighthabitats.com

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Regina
Regina
Nov 21, 2023
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It's an honor to give you comfort and hope through a difficult and tragic experience... I wish you healing and right action

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bswartz1025
Sep 07, 2022

Very profound.The boy is encouraged not to be anxious,because it will consume him,and reminded to look within himself for the light which will illuminate his path / journey.

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jslewisfamily
Nov 03, 2021

Hello. I found this image on Pinterest. I did a google search and it seems many also enjoy it, but don’t know to whom the honor is due. I then googled @oxherdboy and finally came across your blog. Impressive. So out of those two quotes, you came up with the one in the image, correct?

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gigisieb
Mar 30, 2023
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Great interpretation and combining!

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