“Gratitude opens the door to the power, the creativity, and the wisdom of the universe.” –Deepak Chopra. From 2 July, for 30 days, rise to the challenge and take inspiring, delightful and stimulating photos of the people, places and experiences for whom you feel gratitude. Post them on Instagram using the hashtag #GratChall (remember to…

“Let there be an opening
into the quiet that lies beneath
the chaos, where you find
the peace you did not think
possible and see what shimmers
within the storm.” – Jan Richardson http://ift.tt/29gKb29

“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been re-arranged by the hand of man.” –Anonymous A bronze and silver aloe by Nic Bladen http://ift.tt/28VgS5F

“All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man’s life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom.” –Albert Einstein http://ift.tt/28W3Tzz

“God is at home, it’s we who have gone out for a walk.” – Meister Eckhart http://ift.tt/28VWJ3i

“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say ‘No’ to almost everything.” – Warren Buffett http://ift.tt/28RQTMm

“Our rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build our nation.” – Nelson Mandela The sign above says “Established in 1902”. http://ift.tt/28Whuv6

“Where there is love there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi http://ift.tt/28T5ECI

“Let him who would move the world, first move himself.” – Socrates http://ift.tt/28ZsnbF

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” – Napoleon Hill http://ift.tt/28Pf1Qc