“My whole life, my brain was always just so … reliable. But now, not as much. I keep getting things wrong. I can’t trust myself. The whole world looks
“When Sylvie was a child, she’d watched in amazement when friends, upset about a bad day at school or a slight from a boy they had a crush on, burst into tears at the sight of their mother. Their mother was their safe space, and so, with her, they felt every iota of their feelings.”
― Hello Beautiful
― Hello Beautiful
“Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
― The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman: A Visionary for Our Time
― The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman: A Visionary for Our Time
“Isn’t it lucky when we’re drawn to people who can teach us things we need to learn?”
― Hello Stranger
― Hello Stranger
“You’re built for the life you’re living now. You have a gift for seeing what’s wrong with these boys. And besides, you can’t fail when you’re doing what you love.” William was silent, considering this. “Do you not get it?” Arash had said, exasperated. William started to respond, but the older man cut him off: “It doesn’t matter if you get it, actually. It’s true.”
― Hello Beautiful
― Hello Beautiful
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