The story of Jay DeFeo and The Rose is both a cautionary tale of obsession and an inspiring tale of determination and belief.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gabrielle-selz/jay-defeos-rose-has-wings_b_2950655.html
Members of the Norwegian Royal Family celebrate national day in Norway
Happy National Day Norway!!!
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The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly Baron Selkirk of Douglas inspects the Guard of Honour from No 2 Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards as he takes up residency at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on May 17, 2013 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Lord James Douglas- Hamilton has been appointed by Queen Elizabeth II as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland which starts tomorrow
98 year old dobri dobrev, a man who lost his hearing in the second world war, walks 10 kilometers from his village in his homemade clothes and leather shoes to the city of sofia, where he spends the day begging for money.
though a well known fixture around several of the city’s churches, known for his prostrations of thanks to all donors, it was only recently discovered that he has donated every penny he has collected — over 40,000 euros — towards the restoration of decaying bulgarian monasteries and churches and the utility bills of orphanages, living instead off his monthly state pension of 80 euros.
This guy is so… awesome. Amazing. Inspiring.
OK crying. restored faith in humanity…
“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” - Buddha
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