Khalil Gibran was a writer, artist, and philosopher born in Lebanon in 1883. He studied and lived in the United States where several of his books were published. “The Prophet” was one of them; it became a bestseller translated into 100 languages. “On Giving,” perhaps one of the most profound poems on the subject of … More The Most Profound Poem About Giving
There are those who give little of the much which they have –and they give it for recognition and their hidden desire makes their gifts unwholesome. And there are those who have little and give it all. These are the believers in life and the bounty of life, and their coffer is never empty. There are those … More There are those who give little.
On Giving, A Poem by Kahlil Gibran You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. For what are your possessions but things you keep and guard for fear you may need them tomorrow? And tomorrow, what shall tomorrow bring to the overly … More “I would give, but only to the deserving.” —Think Again.
With Gibran’s The Prophet, Salma Hayek presents the legendary Lebanese figure in multi-sensory forms. It is a cartoon for children and adults. It is worth seeing it not only because it makes you think at a deeper level, but because it appeals to your many other senses in unexpected ways. Beautifully done, visually interesting. A delicate … More Gibran’s The Prophet: A Treat For Adults.
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
“Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration.” –Khalil Gibran
