The Teachings of Khalil Gibran: “On Giving,” Timely During The Holidays. By Lupita Franco Peimbert. (Culture) – An immigrant from Lebanon, Khalil Gibran books and teaching have inspired a generation. With “The Voice of The Master,” “The Prophet,” and other thought-provoking books, he left a legacy. “Though he considered himself to be mainly a painter, … More Khalil Gibran Wrote This About Giving.
Fragment of a poem by Khalil Gibran. You often say, “I would give, but only to the deserving.” The trees in your orchard say not so, nor the flocks in your pasture. They give that they may live, for to withhold is to perish. Surely he who is worthy to receive his days and his nights, is worthy … More And Who Are you?
“When 500 people pass you by, and most of them don’t even look at you…that is when you feel you are worth nothing, not even a hello or a smile.” -A homeless man on Market St. San Francisco. By Lupita Peimbert. Sharing isn’t pertinent to the Holidays only. People get plenty of opportunities to be … More 9 Ways To True Acts of Giving.
On April we celebrate Khalil Gibran; we remember his legacy, and his passing the 10th of this month many years ago. Gibran was a Lebanese poet, writer, artist, and a mystic. He was born in Bsharri in 1883, and grew up in the United States. Among his most celebrated work, a book composed of 26 poetic … More Remembering Khalil Gibran
By Lupita Peimbert (United States) – One thing is clear to me, the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Other Purposes Bill” currently in Congress, has interests and objectives that focus on the United States attracting and retaining the highly educated, highly talented, or highly entrepreneurial of the world. The adults undocumented immigrants are not the priority. … More Perspectives on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
At the Metro Station.
Photos and text by Lupita Peimbert It was a cold night, early January in Paris, France. As usual, Metro Chátelet was full of people coming and going. As usual, in the underground alleys that take you to the platforms for boarding the trains, a group of musicians delighted the audience with classical music. The violin, … More At the Metro Station
“Western society has highlighted the importance of material wealth and external accomplishment over spiritual growth and emotional well-being, losing track of what really makes people happy: freedom, fulfilling relationships, and creativity.” -Catriona MacGregor, author of Partnering With Nature.
Uninspired and Punched – La Mía Culpa? by Lupita Peimbert I felt punches in my stomach while leaving the traffic courtroom this morning; immediately drove to Starbucks hopping a Soy Latte and a hot Panini will diminish the anguish I felt, and my stomach absorbed. Whether you believe in metaphysics or not, the Judge directed … More Uninspired and punched at Traffic Court
Observations on the What is Love? A talk about philosophy & love, at a charming little town in Northern California. By Lupita Peimbert ( Love & Sex) – Two philosophy professors and researchers talked about love last night at the First Friday of the Month, an event beautifully organized by the Mill Valley Library. The researchers attempted to … More Love is Revolution!
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