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Women in Business

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.

CRM Revenues

CRM Revenues Up To $26B In 2016; DR Republic Takes Lead On Best Practices

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from accurate CRM data, observes CEO DR Republic, but only a professional firm can supply a cost-effective approach to provide necessary accuracy.

Customer relationship management (CRM) revenues grew 12.3% to $26.3 billion from 2014 to 2016, according to Gartner, the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. This upward trajectory is not likely to change anytime soon, as accurate CRM data has infinite benefits to organizations of all sizes. Accurate data closes a significant gap between what sales is doing and what executives are seeing.1

CRM refers to practices, strategies and technologies that companies use to manage and analyze customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle.2 The goal is to improve business relationships with customers, assist in customer retention and drive sales growth.

CEO of DR Republic, a global business process outsourcing provider, points out the sad reality that only a very small amount of most firms’ CRM data is accurate. According to consulting firm ZS Associates, 74% of respondents say improving the quality of their data is a top priority, and overall fewer than one in four respondents believe that their company’s data is accurate.

The risk of relying on inaccurate data is incalculable. Aside from the fact that sales teams won’t have the appropriate information needed to “always be closing,” lack of accurate data leads to enormous issues of mistrust between a rep and the technology they’re provided, resulting in an overall lack of adoption. Given the size of the investment in CRM, this is a problem that needs to be solved unless a business wants to forfeit up to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

“CRM has become one of the most influential factors in building brand loyalty and strengthening brand image,” Khan observed. “Call center interaction in CRM is often cited in defining customer service; however, there are many facets of CRM outsourcing that have evolved with rising customer needs and expectations.”

Khan also noted that smaller businesses may find that outsourcing their CRM is a much more cost-effective approach. In 2008, just 12% of businesses using CRM stored their software in the cloud, but this figure had risen to 87% by 2015.3 And the global CRM outsourcing market was projected to grow at a compound annual gross rate (CAGR) of 5.75% over the period 2014 to 2019.4

The cost-effectiveness of outsourcing capital and labor-intensive operations is one of the major factors driving the growth of the market, per a Research and Markets’ CRM report. More companies are outsourcing the back-office functions that require more infrastructure, capital investments and HR training, thus reducing their cost of operations.

CRM systems are designed to compile information on customers across different channels, i.e., points of contact between the customer and the company. These could include the company’s website, telephone, live chat, direct mail, marketing materials and social media. CRM systems can also give customer-facing staff detailed information on customers’ personal information, purchase history, buying preferences and concerns.

Khan emphasized, “The combination of our comprehensive contact centers, highly professional staff and data-intensive CRM capability that provides accurate CRM data, pays off for our client companies by facilitating growth, helping them create jobs and improving their bottom line.”

About DR Republic

DR Republic is a global business process outsourcing provider with extensive experience in call center operations, digital media solutions, and direct response solutions. By using its integrated channel management capabilities and highly-trained staff, DR Republic develops and deploys inbound and outbound customer support fully integrated with its clients’ marketing campaigns. Digital media solutions include website design, digital franchising, fully functioning eCommerce operations, and the creation of interactive, immersive and responsive social media campaigns across different platforms. DR Republic is also highly experienced in the area of direct response trial, consistently delivering improved customer satisfaction, increased customer retention, and better order value. To learn more about DR Republic and its capabilities, please visit https://www.drrepublic.com.

  1. p., n.d. Web. cmswire.com/customer experience “What Next-gen CRM Will Look Like: The Coming Accuracy Wave”.
  1. p., n.d. Web. SearchCRM/@whatisdotcom “What Is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
  1. p., 20 Oct. 2016. Web. @BetaNews. “What You Need to Know About CRM.”
  1. N.p., 24 June 2015. Web. businesswire.com Research and Markets “Global CRM Outsourcing Market 2015-2019.”
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Diversity in the Workplace

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.

ECommerce

DR Republic: Growth In E-Commerce Is Leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) To Achieve Speed To Market

As the growth of eCommerce stimulates competition, speed to market may help create recognition and increase customer base. To achieve the ultimate speed to market, many online retailers look to BPO.

The worldwide eCommerce market has been growing exponentially in recent years.1 According to Channel Partners™, online retail sales will hit $1.6 trillion in 2016 and about $3.5 trillion in 2019.1 The amount spent on eCommerce technology, according to Forester, is $2.6 billion worldwide today and is expected to double by 2020.1 With the rise of the eCommerce market, increasing speed to market is becoming a strategy to help online retailers stand out from the competition.

“Speed to market is critical for the online retailer,” says, CEO of DR Republic, a global business process outsourcing provider. “In a fast changing world, speed to market will help differentiate your business from the other players and make you look like leaders in the industry.”

A quick speed to market enables businesses to be the first to engage a customer about a new product or idea and become well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities when they arise.2 A UPS study indicates that, while same day delivery is currently a niche market item, the demand for such services will increase over time.3 In fact, consumers are not willing to wait as long today for a package to arrive than they were in 2012: 7.4 days versus 5.9 days.3

While people expect things faster, millennials want things immediately and for free. A UPS study shows that 10 percent of millennials preferred two-day shipping in 2014.  Today, 20 percent prefer two-day shipping.3 This trend is expected to continue as technology enables faster and faster delivery.

If an online retailer experiences a decreased speed to market, it may hurt their business and their reputation. Khan states that decreased speed to market allows competition to reach customers with new products or ideas first, positioning them as the leader in innovation. With that, even with a substandard product, the first to market dominates.

“The question is: How does an online retailer become more flexible in an ever-changing business environment?” adds Khan. “How do you pin-point opportunities, handle risks and respond quickly to changes in this business environment? Business Process Outsourcing has helped many achieve the quickness and nimbleness they need to compete.”

As customers look for ways to increase customer satisfaction with speed to market, the worldwide market for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is expected to rise to $220 billion by 2020.4 According to a study by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., “some of the benefits gained from outsourcing business processes include low operating costs, streamlined and better automated processes, improved flexibility to scale operations, access to expertise and new technologies, and better analytics to improve operations.” 4 Outsourcing is becoming a standard strategy as competition grows and puts an increase of pressure on profit margins.4

DR Republic offers a complete BPO, turnkey solution for online retailers looking to create or extend their network. With economies of scale, DR Republic allows companies to accelerate growth without incurring a huge additional cost. Additionally, as an owner or manager, free time is limited; by outsourcing, business owners can focus on core competency.

As the market for eCommerce retail technology surges, urges online retailers to consider outsourcing as a fixed cost, effective way to communicate and operate online. DR Republic brings extensive strengths to the market, including the breadth of service it offers, its subject matter expertise and business intelligence capability, and a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. DR Republic offerings include comprehensive call center solutions, digital media solutions, direct response trial, digital franchising and social media marketing.

About DR Republic :

DR Republic is a global business process outsourcing provider with extensive experience in call center operations, digital media solutions, and direct response solutions. By using its integrated channel management capabilities and highly-trained staff, DR Republic develops and deploys inbound and outbound customer support fully integrated with its clients’ marketing campaigns. Digital media solutions include website design, digital franchising, fully functioning eCommerce operations, and the creation of interactive, immersive and responsive social media campaigns across different platforms. DR Republic is also highly experienced in the area of direct response trial, consistently delivering improved customer satisfaction, increased customer retention, and better order value. To learn more about DR Republic and its capabilities, please visit https://www.drrepublic.com.

  1. Beeck, Wilfried. “E-Commerce Now: A Wide World of Channel Possibilities.” Channel Partners Online. N.p., 10 October 2016. Web. 19 October 2016.
  1. “Speed to Market: Why is it so Important?” Prisma Graphic. Web. 19   October 2016.
  1. “Speed to Market: Meeting Customer Expectations for ‘Last Mile’ Delivery.” Retail Dive. N.p., 20 September 2016. Web. 19 October 2016.
  1. “MCP- 1533: Business Process Outsourcing: A Global Strategic Business Report.” Global Industry Analysts, Inc. N.p., 2 April 2015. Web. 19 October 2016.
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Plan Your Business

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.

Expanding

Women Get Expanding Role In Global BPO

In today’s economy of doing more with less, companies of all size must outsource services to be more competitive and have more opportunities to innovate, which in turn creates more jobs in the U.S.

Outsourcing now serves a dual purpose: it’s economical, but is also a strategic tool that will power the twenty-first century global economy. Industry revenue has risen steadily year-over-year from $45 billion in 2000 to just under $100 billion in 2012.

And the global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry is projected to reach $220 billion by 2020 – at a growth rate of an outstanding 37%, due in large part to the U.S economy’s outsourcing boom. Service jobs increased to 107 million – up from 47 million, with women improving their share every year.

And it’s not only in the U.S. where women are entering – and managing – key aspects of their countries’ also expanding BPO industry.

In India, 33% of employees joining the $143 billion IT-BPO industry are women. Per findings released at the Nasscom Diversity and Inclusion Summit 2016 sponsored by IT association Nasscom, the industry — which employs 3.7 million people — has seen a major rise in the number of women joining the sector.

With one-third of the IT-BPO workforce – about 1.23 million – now women, it is important to note that they are no longer just fulfilling support roles such as HR. While the number of women in support roles has gone down from 37% in 2014 to 34%, the number of women in management roles has increased proportionately.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — a city not known for its IT services industry, is home to a BPO outfit run by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company. Most important – and very interesting – each one of the 1,000-plus employees are women.

The center is proof of TCS’s intent and ability to partner in the kingdom’s transformation journey by establishing a new industry in the country and by tapping into the talent pool of qualified Saudi women. Overall, the number of female workers has surged by 48% since 2010, per a recent Bloomberg report.

At DR Republic, our mentoring and nurturing organizational culture and architecture inspires all our people – women and men — to live and breathe dynamic, entrepreneurial, innovative ideas and creative thinking with a keen focus on efficiency, stability and ‘doing things right.’

Outsourcing has proven to be an effective resource for online retailers to operate seamlessly in a growing eCommerce market – at a reasonable cost. DR Republic experienced and professional team has taken BPO to another level with Business Intelligence technology based on our clients’ findings when outsourcing various aspects of their operations.

DR Republic is a global business process outsourcing provider with extensive experience in call center operations, digital media solutions, and direct response solutions. By using its integrated channel management capabilities and highly-trained staff, DR Republic develops and deploys inbound and outbound customer support fully integrated with its clients’ marketing campaigns.

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Travel and Work During Spring

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.

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DR Republic: Charge-back Control Is Key To Direct Marketing Success

For direct marketers, especially in rapidly growing markets such as the U.S. and Europe, the ability to reduce and manage chargebacks will be essential to prosperity—and possibly even survival.

According to a report focusing on the growth of eCommerce in the U.S., merchants can expect a 56% increase in online sales over the next five years due to more consumers utilizing digital payments on mobile phones and tablets. The projected increase will push eCommerce sales to $523 billion, up from $335 billion in 2015. The report, from Forrester, expects an additional 26 million shoppers to participate in digital payments and eCommerce sales in the U.S. by 2020.1

In Europe, there are an estimated 296 million online shoppers, spending and estimated 1,540 euros ($1,720.26), according to eCommerce Europe. While this year, the European eCommerce market predicts to finish around $566.2 billion, 2017 and 2018 expect to be around 598 billion euros ($668.3 billion) and 660 billion euros ($737.6 billion) respectively.2

“For direct marketers and consumers both in the American and European markets, this is wonderful news,” said, CEO of DR Republic, a global business process outsourcing (BPO) provider. “The rapid growth in these large markets indicates a global rise in digital payments and eCommerce sales.”

According to the Forrester report, $1 trillion of the total online purchases in the U.S. for 2015 were influenced by mobile devices, and with India’s expected growth, similar numbers can be anticipated for them by 2020.

“However,” cautioned Khan, “participation in such rapidly growing markets involves risks as well as opportunities, and perhaps the most major of those risks is chargebacks.”

Chargebacks, which involve the reversal of an already completed credit card transaction, were originally created to protect consumers against spammers. To a merchant, a chargeback is significantly more detrimental than a simple refund; the merchant must pay higher rates to cover a chargeback (and has a greater reserve held back) than in the case of a refund. Chargebacks can therefore quickly become a true financial burden to the company. Worse, a chargeback rate above a certain level can lead to the termination of the direct marketer’s merchant account, making it impossible for that brand or website to do business at all.

In dealing with chargebacks, per Khan, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This view is echoed by other direct response industry experts, who agree that the safest approach is to give customers a quick refund, and to avoid creating refund policies that are too protective of the business. (Product costs are minimal compared to the damage even one chargeback can cause.) Beyond that, best practices emphasize clear communication: be sure the customer knows when an order is going to arrive; make it easy to cancel a shipment or make a return; and—a golden rule—never bill the customer’s credit card until the order is ready to ship.3

According to the 2016 Lexus Nexus report, on average, US merchants reported an 8% increase over last year in the cost per dollar of fraud losses, from $2.23 to $2.40. This means that for every dollar of losses, merchants are losing $2.40 based on chargebacks, fees and merchandise replacement.3

“We know both American and European markets,” Khan said, “and we are helping our customers take advantage of the opportunity they represent—safely. We are consistently able to reduce chargebacks for our customers through effective merchant management, continuous testing, data analytics, best practices, and using our subject matter experts to drive customer engagement.”

About DR Republic:

DR Republic is a global business process outsourcing provider with extensive experience in call center operations, digital media solutions, and direct response solutions. By using its integrated channel management capabilities and highly-trained staff, DR Republic develops and deploys inbound and outbound customer support fully integrated with its clients’ marketing campaigns. Digital media solutions include website design, digital franchising, fully functioning eCommerce operations, and the creation of interactive, immersive and responsive social media campaigns across different platforms. DR Republic is also highly experienced in the area of direct response trial, consistently delivering improved customer satisfaction, increased customer retention, and better order value. To learn more about DR Republic and its capabilities, please visit https://www.drrepublic.com/.

  1. Lindner, Matt. “Online Sales Will Reach $523 Billion by 2020 in the U.S.” Online Sales Will Reach $523 Billion by 2020 in the U.S. N.p., 26 Jan. 2016. Web. 25 Aug. 2016.
  1. “Ecommerce in Europe to Reach €509.9 Billion in 2016.” ECommerce News. N.p., 31 May 2016. Web. 29 Aug. 2016.
  1. LexisNexis. 2015 LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study; 2016. lexisnexis.com/risk/insights/true-cost-fraud.aspx.
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Develop Your Startup Idea

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.

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Rest During Working Hours

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendor of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapor around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me.