You have probably heard of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Cicero, and other great thinkers of their time whose ideas have been present in philosophy books since antiquity. These thinkers are known as stoics because they were the founders of stoicism, which is a philosophical current that started around 300 years BC. What most people don’t know…
A person’s well-being and attitude to life are both greatly influenced by their surroundings. After a pleasant day, we are filled with energy, but whenever something bad happens, we react with sadness or irritation. However, there’s a way to take matters into your own hands and ensure that regardless of the situation there is always…
Have you ever taken a trip to faraway places? You almost seem to drop the person you are at home. You have a new vintage point of the world and who you are within it. The things you love to do at home can be done all over the world. For example, a yoga teacher…
Interior decoration is a very important process, because it transforms a house into a home. Having a designer to help you is ideal. But if you can’t afford to work with one, you can always gather inspiration from their work. It is fascinating to see that the design used for their presentation website usually reflects the…
When we talk about art, people usually think only about painting, sculpting, architecture, music and photography. But the modern era has though us that there are so many other things one can do and raise it to the rang of art. It takes passion and commitment, it implies years of practice and thousands of trials…
I simply love Instagram. No fluff, no unneeded information. You can build your stream to match your style and taste. Don’t feel obliged to follow your friends and acquaintances, find people who inspire you and create a visual stream that will energies you. Here are some accounts I’ve discovered and really like. They are all…
Exactly 400 years ago, two of the most appreciated writers of all times have died. In 1616, Cervantes and Shakespeare have left the humankind to grieve. To honor their memory, 23rd of April has become the World Book Day. Literature is a treasure of the soul. It is said that books make you richer and…
The world or architecture is grieving. Dame Zaha Hadid, the world-renown architect has died of a heart attack at age 65. Highly appreciated, she was a visionary and a star of the 21st century. Her buildings are scattered all around the world and have inspired generations to come. Photo credit: Forgemind ArchiMedia She was the…
Alarm rings. Snooze. Get up. Wash face. Brush teeth. Dress up. Eat. Go to work. Work. Get home. Shower. Do chores. Feel exhausted. Fall asleep. In any order you put it, this a normal day of our life. And it’s funny how easy it is to create a pattern that simply adapts for everybody. Modern…
Do you have objectives for this year? Well, make room for one more. Time to get inspired by some of the greatest stories, the wonders behind some of art’s most amazing geniuses. I’ve browsed the biographies shelf and these five books should definitely go on your to read list. Matisse the Master: The Conquest of…
One might think that a person who’s skilled in handling the brushes, or working with chisels won’t know how to inspire through words. This is far from true. Every human being who’s driven by passion will inspire in every single way. I browsed a lot the words of famous artists and it’s almost impossible to…
Well, we all know that Christmas is a time of giving and we all should be better and give more. But brands know this also, they know how emotional people could get and they try to take advantage of this. It’s not all bad, of course. But during this time we have to be brave…