Mariaisabel

“If we feel guilty about some aspect of our sexuality, I hope we can understand where that's coming from within ourselves and take responsibility for it. But feeling guilty is not taking responsibility; that comes with understanding the true origins of our guilt. And when that happens, it makes sexuality less burdensome for our children. It may not heal the scars and might not undo the damage, but it will certainly open some doors in their lives.”
― Daniel Gottlieb, Voices in the Family: A Therapist Talks About Listening, Openness, and Healing

“Aren’t we so insecure a species that we’re forever gazing at ourselves and trying to ascertain what makes us different.”
― Samantha Harvey, Orbital

“A sense of gratitude so overwhelming that there’d be nothing they could do with or about it, no word or thought that could be its equal, so for a moment they’d close their eyes. The earth would still be there on the inside of the eyelids,”
― Samantha Harvey, Orbital

“Can humans not find peace with one another? With the earth? It’s not a fond wish but a fretful demand.”
― Samantha Harvey, Orbital