"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success." —Elbert Hubbard
Quotes
My Body
"My body thinks something is gravely wrong, but my brain doesn't have a clue what to do about it, so it starts racing to the worst possible conclusions." -Unknown I've been sitting here for a few hours now, trying to talk myself down from a horrible panic attack. I even took something to try and … Continue reading My Body
There Is A Madness In The False World
"There is a madness in the false world we have created; that world's only lessons are tension and fear — relax into yourself. Take your lessons from nature. Let quietness instruct you. If you pay attention and listen to quietness, you will notice a nearly imperceptible thread of consciousness, like a quiet hum or a … Continue reading There Is A Madness In The False World
Negative Thoughts
"Never let people's negative thoughts about you hinder you from accomplishing what God put in your heart. Dare to dream and dare to live it." -Unknown
Prayer
“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” ―Mahatma Gandhi
I Am The Way Into The City Of Woe
“I am the way into the city of woe, I am the way into eternal pain, I am the way to go among the lost. Justice caused my high architect to move, Divine omnipotence created me, The highest wisdom, and the primal love. Before me there were no created things But those that last forever—as … Continue reading I Am The Way Into The City Of Woe
When Someone You Love Dies
“When someone you love dies, and you're not expecting it, you don't lose her all at once; you lose her in pieces over a long time—the way the mail stops coming, and her scent fades from the pillows and even from the clothes in her closet and drawers. Gradually, you accumulate the parts of her … Continue reading When Someone You Love Dies
This Bitter Language
"I know your streets, sweet city, I know the demons and angels that flock and roost in your boughs like birds. I know you, river, as if you flowed through my heart. I am your warrior daughter. There are letters made of your body as a fountain is made of water. There are languages of … Continue reading This Bitter Language
There Is A Tonic Strength…
“There is a tonic strength, in the hour of sorrow and affliction, in escaping from the world and society and getting back to the simple duties and interests we have slighted and forgotten. Our world grows smaller, but it grows dearer and greater. Simple things have a new charm for us, and we suddenly realize … Continue reading There Is A Tonic Strength…
Living With Integrity
“Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, … Continue reading Living With Integrity
