Sherry Stanfa-Stanley > Quotes

“Yes, I knew scammers existed. Without hearing their testimony and without knowing their true story, I couldn’t be judge or jury in every case. All I knew was that offering a few dollars now and then wouldn’t hurt me a bit, yet it could help someone who truly may be down on her luck.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“I continued to be amazed at what I could gain permission to do, if I simply asked.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“As adults, most of us have forgotten how to be silly. The first rule of going outside our comfort zone is learning to laugh at ourselves.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Clearly, staining a single piece of furniture was far more complex than painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo never once had to worry about a paint can spilling upon that ceiling.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“I enjoyed socializing, yet I was probably more an “extroverted introvert” than most people thought. I had close relationships with family and friends, yet I greatly appreciated my solitude and independence.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Maybe the opportunity and ability to enjoy life doesn’t need to end when our body and mind begin to fail. If we remain open and positive, perhaps more pleasure and purpose lie ahead.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Here’s the thing about belly dancing: You seldom look as sexy as you hoped.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“the oddest requests in life may be granted—if we simply pose the question.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Final score? Research: zero. Stupidity: infinity. Imminent death laughed in my face.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Always manage to be high-maintenance,” remained my motto.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“I had other seeds to sow. Other crosses to bear. Other clichés to write.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“wondered if this was why we continue to cling to the status quo in our life. Even if the familiar—a job, a relationship, or a religion—no longer provides contentment or gratification, it’s somehow less stressful than the unknown. What we know almost always seems less intimidating or frightening than what we’ve never experienced.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“We all are braver and more competent than we realize, if only we challenge ourselves.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Every December, on my first couple passes by storefront Salvation Army bell-ringers, I smile and toss them a buck or two. Then, I spend the rest of the holiday season trying to slip past without making eye contact.”
― Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares