I don't have much to offer right now. The past few days have been fraught with sad news. My best friend buried her Grandfather (It took a few days for the body to be flown out of the United States to its final resting place.), and the other is burying her father, who passed away … Continue reading Loss, Grief, and Solitude
Life
Pain Is A Byproduct of Life
“Pain is a byproduct of life. That’s the truth. Life sometimes sucks. That’s true for everyone. But if you don’t face the pain and the suck, you don’t ever get the other things either. Laughter. Joy. Love. Pain passes, but those things are worth fighting for. Worth dying for.” ―Jim Butcher
If Your Mind Is Sharp…
“If your mind is sharp, your words will wound.” ―Sanjai Velayudhan That's kind of the point. 😉
For Every…
“For every pleasurable memory, we are bound to find just as many painful recollections.”―Jay D'Cee
How Hurtful…
“How hurtful it can be to deny one's true self and live a life of lies just to appease others.” ―June Ahern
Be Patient…
“Be patient with yourself, for we are all on this journey of life together.” -Jay D'Cee
When Forever Becomes A Place…
“When forever becomes a place. When forever ceases to be just a word. When it ceases to be just a measurement of time, but instead becomes a place where soul mates can dance to the song in their hearts…that is a reflection of true love.” ―Steve Maraboli
I Want To Live…
“I want to live the rest of my life, however long or short, with as much sweetness as I can decently manage, loving all the people I love, and doing as much as I can of the work I still have to do. I am going to write fire until it comes out of my … Continue reading I Want To Live…
It’s Easy To Look Back and See It…
“It's easy to look back and see it, and it's easy to give the advice. But the sad fact is, most people don't look beneath the surface until it's too late.” ―Wendelin Van Draanen
She Was Like A Drowning Person…
She was like a drowning person, flailing, reaching for anything that might save her. Her life was an urgent, desperate struggle to justify her life.” ―Jonathan Safran Foer
