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When We Say Less

“When we say less our words mean more.” (Kim John Payne & Lisa M. Ross, Simplicity Parenting; hand lettered by Emily PG Erickson)

As a parent, leaning in to simplicity can be a powerful move.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 19, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inBooks, Hand Lettering, Inspiration, Parenting & Motherhood, Self-HelpTags:child mental health, parenting, simplicity, simplicity parentingLeave a comment on When We Say Less

The Way We Think About Our Past

⁣”The way we think about our past informs what we think is possible today.“ (Quote by Naomi Alderman, The Power; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

What does it open up for you if you think about the past in a different way?⁣

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 19, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inBooks, Feminism, Anti-Racism, LGBTQIA+, & Social Justice, Hand Lettering, Inspiration, Self-HelpTags:book quotes, feminist quotes, hand lettering, inspirational quotes, the powerLeave a comment on The Way We Think About Our Past

Those Who Show Up

“Decisions are made by those who show up.” (Quote by Aaron Sorkin; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

Democracy requires our participation. Go vote!

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 16, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inFeminism, Anti-Racism, LGBTQIA+, & Social Justice, Hand Lettering, InspirationTags:democracy, hand lettering, inspirational quotesLeave a comment on Those Who Show Up

I’ve Made Something

“It’s very important at the end of the day for me to know I’ve made something.” (Quote from Design Matters; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

I feel best when there is something real that I can point to and say, “I made that.”

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 15, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inHand Lettering, Inspiration, Self-HelpTags:creativity, hand lettering, inspirational quotesLeave a comment on I’ve Made Something

Breathe and Let Be

“Breathe and let be.” (Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

Renowned minfulness teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn’s advice for navigating the present moment.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 14, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inBooks, Hand Lettering, Inspiration, MindfulnessTags:buddhism, hand lettering, inspirational quotes, jon kabat-zinn, mindfulness, wherever you go there you areLeave a comment on Breathe and Let Be

When We Say We Don’t See Color

“When we say we don’t see color, what we are truly saying is, ‘I don’t want to see the things about you that are different because society has told me they are dangerous or undesirable.’ Ignoring difference does not change society; nor does it change the experiences non-normative bodies must navigate to survive. Rendering difference invisible validates the notion that there are parts of us that should be ignored, hidden, or minimized, leaving in place the unspoken idea that difference is the problem and not our approach to dealing with difference.” (Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body is Not an Apology; hand lettered by Emily PG Erickson)

Sonya Renee Taylor reminds us not to refuse to see difference. All it says is that we see difference as a problem.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 13, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inBooks, Feminism, Anti-Racism, LGBTQIA+, & Social Justice, Hand Lettering, InspirationTags:anti-racist, hand lettering, inspirational quotes, social justice, the body is not an apologyLeave a comment on When We Say We Don’t See Color

Ploughing Fields and Carrying Water Buckets

"History is something that very few people have been doing while everyone else was busy ploughing fields and carrying water buckets.” (Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

Who makes history? A controversial take from Yuval Noah Harari.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 12, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inBooks, Hand Lettering, Inspiration, Self-HelpTags:hand lettering, inspirational quotes, sapiensLeave a comment on Ploughing Fields and Carrying Water Buckets

The One You Are With

“The most important one is always the one you are with.” (Jon Muth, The Three Questions: Based on The Story By Leo Tolstoy; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

Who is the most important one? An answer from Jon Muth’s childrens book The Three Questions.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 11, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inBooks, Hand Lettering, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Self-HelpTags:books, buddhism, inspirational quotes, mindfulness, self helpLeave a comment on The One You Are With

Forget Your Perfect Offering

“Forget your perfect offering, and ring the bell you still can ring. There is a crack in everything. It’s how the light gets in.” (Quote by Leonard Cohen, "Anthem;" hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

A call from Leonard Cohen not to wait until things are perfect to do what’s right.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 10, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inHand Lettering, Inspiration, Self-HelpTags:hand lettering, inspirational quotes, leonard cohen, singingLeave a comment on Forget Your Perfect Offering

Smile, Breathe, and Go Slowly

“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” (Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh; hand lettering by Emily PG Erickson)

Advice for taking life as it comes from Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

Posted byEmily P.G. EricksonOctober 9, 2018January 22, 2024Posted inHand Lettering, Mindfulness, Self-HelpTags:buddhism, inspirational quotes, mindfulness, Thich Nhat HanhLeave a comment on Smile, Breathe, and Go Slowly

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