On the workfree Easter weekend the Willy&Penn team asked you to send us some pictures of how you are spending the time this year; maybe adding some sentences. Today we publish this impression, giving a glimpse into our lives. A cup of tea in the garden and long walks on the beach. Celine, France Some … More Pictures of Easter
Last year, I read “Breakthrough To Unity” by Roswitha Jarman in a small “book club” with two Quaker friends of mine. The book helped me on my journey with the Quaker tradition of mysticism, discernment, and living out my beliefs and I think it is a great introduction to reading mystic thought and learning more … More Book review: “Breakthrough To Unity”
Via over contactadress we received two poems which today we are publishing for you. The pictures that come with it were selected by the author himself. … More Poetry from a Friend
I found myself reflecting on the way in which music acts as a restorative for me. I listened to the Brandenburg Concertos again and was aware of the stimulation to my own central nervous system. But then I noted that Frank Sinatra singing ‘New York, New York’, or Shirley Bassey singing ‘Don’t cry for me … More A Quaker playlist
Today´s article features an inspiring experience (and also a recommadation) the author had last year.
We are keen to hear what has inspired you in the comments! … More Eine Erfahrung und auch eine Empfehlung │ An experience and also a recommendation
German and Italian below Today, we are sharing two texts in three languages, written by two different generations of Quakers responding to the same writing prompt: The texts are in response to the request of Chiara, the director of the “Italia per passione” Italian language school who asked her students (including our guest author Dan): … More Little notes of happiness – Kleine Glücksnotizen
Today we’re releasing the list of recommendations from the Book & Poetry Recommandations Session that took place during our Annual Meeting in November 2020. … More Book & Poetry Recommendations
50 ideas for content creation for Willy and Penn … More We need you! 50 ideas for submissions
Today we publish a picture that hangs in a living room in Berlin. … More Art in the Living room │ Kunst im Wohnzimmer
By/door George Thurley Spring naar de Nederlandse vertaling I wrote the below on the train speeding northwards out of Brussels on Sunday afternoon after our last Annual meeting in Quaker House (Nov 2019). Although I was tired from the intense weekend, and communal sleeping arrangements, I felt extremely upheld and wanted to write it down. … More Post-gathering gratitude | Dankbaarheid na het samenkomen
