The Good Picture

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Wabi-Sabi, translated as “a celebration or appreciation of that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” or “beauty in imperfect things,” written in black horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder to accept the transient and imperfect nature of things.

Featuring the motivational Japanese phrase Hara hachi bu, translated as “eat until you are eighty percent full,” written in black vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some wise advice on controlling one's eating habits to prevent overeating.

Featuring the motivational Japanese phrase Hara hachi bu, translated as “eat until you are eighty percent full,” written in red vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some wise advice on controlling one's eating habits to prevent overeating.

Featuring the motivational Japanese phrase Hara hachi bu, translated as “eat until you are eighty percent full,” written in white horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some wise advice on controlling one's eating habits to prevent overeating.

Featuring the motivational Japanese phrase Hara hachi bu, translated as “eat until you are eighty percent full,” written in white vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some wise advice on controlling one's eating habits to prevent overeating.

Featuring the motivational Japanese phrase Hara hachi bu, translated as “eat until you are eighty percent full,” written in black horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some wise advice on controlling one's eating habits to prevent overeating.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Shoshin, translated as “Beginner's Mind,” written in red vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy, martial arts, and Eastern thought, and those who could use a motivational reminder to have an attitude of openness and eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when learning or studying something, much like a beginner.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Shoshin, translated as “Beginner's Mind,” written in black vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy, martial arts, and Eastern thought, and those who could use a motivational reminder to have an attitude of openness and eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when learning or studying something, much like a beginner.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Shoshin, translated as “Beginner's Mind,” written in white vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy, martial arts, and Eastern thought, and those who could use a motivational reminder to have an attitude of openness and eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when learning or studying something, much like a beginner.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Shoshin, translated as “Beginner's Mind,” written in white horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy, martial arts, and Eastern thought, and those who could use a motivational reminder to have an attitude of openness and eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when learning or studying something, much like a beginner.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Shoshin, translated as “Beginner's Mind,” written in black horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy, martial arts, and Eastern thought, and those who could use a motivational reminder to have an attitude of openness and eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when learning or studying something, much like a beginner.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Ganbaru, translated as “doing more than one's best” or “toughing it out,” written in red horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use an encouraging reminder to commit oneself completely to a task until it is finished.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase shinrin-yoku, translated as “forest bathing,” written in green horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some time in a forest or natural atmosphere to connect with nature in order to improve one's health and well-being.

Featuring the motivational Japanese phrase Hara Hachi Bu, translated as “eat until you are eighty percent full,” written in red horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use some wise advice on controlling one's eating habits to prevent overeating.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Shoshin, translated as “Beginner's Mind,” written in red horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy, martial arts, and Eastern thought, and those who could use a motivational reminder to have an attitude of openness and eagerness, and a lack of preconceptions when learning or studying something, much like a beginner.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Wabi-Sabi, translated as “a celebration or appreciation of that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete” or “beauty in imperfect things,” written in red horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, Zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder to accept the transient and imperfect nature of things.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Mono No Aware, translated as “an empathy toward things” or “a sensitivity to ephemera,” written in black vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder that we can be moved emotionally by objects, that the reality of life is that things are transient, to appreciate the impermanence of all things.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Mono No Aware, translated as “an empathy toward things” or “a sensitivity to ephemera,” written in black horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder that we can be moved emotionally by objects, that the reality of life is that things are transient, to appreciate the impermanence of all things.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Mono No Aware, translated as “an empathy toward things” or “a sensitivity to ephemera,” written in white vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder that we can be moved emotionally by objects, that the reality of life is that things are transient, to appreciate the impermanence of all things.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Mono No Aware, translated as “an empathy toward things” or “a sensitivity to ephemera,” written in white horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder that we can be moved emotionally by objects, that the reality of life is that things are transient, to appreciate the impermanence of all things.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Mono No Aware, translated as “an empathy toward things” or “a sensitivity to ephemera,” written in red vertical kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder that we can be moved emotionally by objects, that the reality of life is that things are transient, to appreciate the impermanence of all things.

Featuring the inspirational Japanese phrase Mono No Aware, translated as “an empathy toward things” or “a sensitivity to ephemera,” written in red horizontal kanji characters. It's an inspiring gift idea for fans of Asian writing/calligraphy and culture, students and teachers of Buddhism, zen, philosophy and Eastern thought, and those who could use a comforting reminder that we can be moved emotionally by objects, that the reality of life is that things are transient, to appreciate the impermanence of all things.

Respice finem is an inspiring Latin phrase meaning Consider the End. As a reminder of one’s mortality, this statement makes one to look at the end, the outcome so that when death arrives one would approve the life led. Features the motivational Latin phrase/motto Respice finem, meaning Consider the End, in both Latin and English, written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of Stoicism, philosophy and religion, Stoics and Buddhists, those into personal development and self-help, and fans of the Latin language.

Malo mori quam foedari is an inspiring Latin phrase meaning Death rather than dishonor or I prefer death to dishonor. It expresses the proud belief that one is willing to die than be dishonored. Features the motivational Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in distressed, grungy text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy, those in the military, people who hold honor to a high degree, and fans of the Latin language.

Pax Tecum is an inspirational, loving Latin phrase meaning Peace be with you. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto Pax Tecum, meaning Peace be with you, in both Latin and English, written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of Stoicism, Buddhism, Christianity and religion, those who want to share peace and love, and fans of the Latin language.

Iustitia Ante Pacem is a motivational Latin phrase meaning Justice Before Peace. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto Iustitia Ante Pacem, meaning Justice Before Peace, in both Latin and English, written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for those fighting injustices and want to share and express the idea that there can only be peace once justice is served.

Justitia et Pax is an encouraging Latin phrase meaning Justice and Peace. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto Justitia et Pax, meaning Justice and Peace, in both Latin and English, written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for those who fight injustices and want a world where there is justice and peace.

Opus Iustitiae Pax is a motivational Latin phrase meaning Peace is the fruit of Justice. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto Opus Iustitiae Pax, meaning Peace is the result of Justice, in both Latin and English, written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for those who fight injustices and want a world where there is justice and peace, especially protestors and demonstrators at a protest, demonstration, rally, or march.

Astra inclinant Sed Non Obligant is an inspiring Latin phrase meaning The Stars Incline Us, They Do Not Bind Us. So there may be a plan set for us, but we still have free will to decide the final outcome. Features the motivational Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy, those who read horoscopes, those who believe in free will, and fans of the Latin language.

Bis Dat Qui Cito Dat is an inspiring Latin phrase meaning He Gives Twice Who Gives Promptly. So those who are fast and easy with their generosity are more appreciated than those who wait or hesitate. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy, those who want to spread the idea of natural, quick giving, and fans of the Latin language.

Quid Infantes Sumus is a humorous Latin phrase meaning What Are We, Babies?. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy and Stoicism, those who feel like they are being underestimated, and fans of the Latin language.

Timendi Causa Est Nescire is a wise Latin phrase meaning Ignorance is the Cause of Fear. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy and Stoicism and fans of the Latin language.

Natura Non Constristatur is a wise Latin phrase meaning Nature Is Not Saddened. It captures the idea that mother nature is unconcerned with human affairs, especially when something bad happens to people. Features the comforting Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy and Stoicism and fans of the Latin language.

Ubi Amor Ibi Dolor is a wise Latin phrase meaning Where There’s Love There’s Pain. Features the comforting Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy and Stoicism, hopeless romantics, those who may have been hurt by love, cynics, and fans of the Latin language.

Inis Vitae Sed Non Amoris is an inspiring Latin phrase meaning The end of life, but not of love. It captures the sentiment of someone who continues to love a person who has died. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Comforting gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy and Stoicism, those who may have lost a loved one, and fans of the Latin language.

Ut Ameris Amabilis Esto is a popular Latin quote from Ovid meaning If You Want to be Loved, Be Lovable. We can’t have friends and admirers unless we’re worth it, unless we earn it. Features the inspiring Latin phrase/motto in both Latin and English written in elegant text. Cool gift idea for teachers/students of western philosophy and Stoicism and fans of the Latin language.