Amanda > Amanda's Quotes

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley

“You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect—you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break—her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there.”
― Bob Marley

“Insane people are always sure that they are fine. It is only the sane people who are willing to admit that they are crazy.”
― Nora Ephron

“I, myself, am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.”
― Augusten Burroughs

“When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time.”
― Maya Angelou

“Like when you sit in front of a fire in winter — you are just there in front of the fire. You don't have to be smart or anything. The fire warms you.”
― Desmond Tutu

“It’s strange how dreams get under your skin and give your heart a test for what’s real and what’s imaginary.”
― Jason Mraz

“You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do everyday.”
― Jason Mraz

“Frustration and Love can’t exist in the same place at the same time, so get real and start doing what you would rather be doing in life. Love your life. All of it. Even the heavy shit that happened to you when you were 8. All of it was and IS perfect.”
― Jason Mraz

“You can turn off the sun, but I'm still gonna shine”
― Jason Mraz

“It takes no time to fall in love, but it takes you years to know what love is.”
― Jason Mraz

“It's when you cry just a little, but you laugh in the middle that you've made it.”
― Jason Mraz

“If it's a broken part, replace it. If it's a broken arm then brace it. If it's a broken heart, then face it.”
― Jason Mraz

“Music is the weapon in the war against unhappiness.”
― Jason Mraz

“Are you prepared to take a dive into the deep end of my head?”
― Jason Mraz

“Well, it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
And kind of turn themselves into knives
And don't mind my nerve you can call it fiction
'Cause I like being submerged in your contradictions, dear
'Cause here we are, here we are

Although you were biased, I love your advice
Your comebacks they're quick and probably
Have to do with your insecurities
There's no shame in being crazy depending on how you take these
Words they're paraphrasing this relationship we're staging

And it's a beautiful mess, yes, it is
It's like we're picking up trash in dresses”
― Jason Mraz

“I'm dreaming of sleeping next to you and feeling like a lost little boy in a brand new town
I'm counting my sheep and each one that passes is another dream to ashes
And they all fall down.

- Sleeping to Dream”
― Jason Mraz

“Oh my, justifying reasons why
Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by

((Live High))”
― Jason Mraz

“You win some, you learn some.”
― Jason Mraz

“Life is like a box of crayons. Most people are the 8 color boxes, but what you're really looking for are the 64 color boxes with the sharpeners on the back. I fancy myself to be a 64 color box, though I've got a few missing. It's okay though, because I've got some more vibrant colors like periwinkle at my disposal. I have a bit of a problem though in that I can only meet the 8 color boxes. Does anyone else have that problem? I mean there are so many different colors of life, of feeling, of articulation. So when I meet someone who's an 8 color type...I'm like, hey girl, Magenta! and she's like, oh, you mean purple! and she goes off on her purple thing, and I'm like, no I want Magenta!”
― John Mayer

“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, be strong and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason.”
― John Mayer

“In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.”
― Andy Stanley, It Came from Within!: The Shocking Truth of What Lurks in the Heart

“Direction, not intention determines your destination.”
― Andy Stanley

“...often, stepping outside your comfort zone is not careless irresponsibility, but a necessary act of obedience.”
― Andy Stanley, Fields of Gold

“Here’s a question every angry man and woman needs to consider: How long are you going to allow people you don’t even like — people who are no longer in your life, maybe even people who aren’t even alive anymore — to control your life? How long?”
― Andy Stanley, Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You

“The root of anger is the perception that something has been taken. Something is owed you, and now a debt to debtor relationship has been established.”
― Andy Stanley, Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You

“As leaders, we are never responsible for filling anyone else's cup. Our responsibility is to empty ours.”
― Andy Stanley, Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend

“The primary reason we do too much is that we have never taken the time to discover that portion of what we do that makes the biggest difference.”
― andy Stanley, Next Generation Leader: 5 Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future

“Just as Jesus predicted, what originates in the secret place won't always remain a secret. ... How do we guard -- or maybe it would be more appropriate to say, guard against -- our hearts? How do we monitor what's going on in that secret place that has the potential to go public at any moment?”
― Andy Stanley, Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You

“Every arena of life intersects with what's going on in our hearts. Everything passes through on its way to wherever it's going. Everything.”
― Andy Stanley, Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions That Control You