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“There's something about sadness that removes the scales from our eyes.”
― Susan Cain, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole

“Lean into joy: When the world seems to be falling apart, it can seem selfish or irresponsible to enjoy stuff. But joy is not frivolous—it’s fuel we need to continue fighting for a better world. Watch a funny show. Bake cookies. Befriend some raccoons and train them to fingerpaint. Remember that fascists hate joy and humor, and doing stuff fascists hate is always a good use of our time.”
― Vu Le

“Each time we open a new chapter, we must close the previous one. Yet sometimes we are running so fast into what's next that we overlook the magnitude of honoring what was. We underestimate the potency of saying "thank you" or the power of ritualizing closure.”
― Bonnie Wan, The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living

“it requires great courage
to hold the wounded
parts of yourself
that are longing
for your loving attention”
― Melinda Quesenberry, May You Know Peace: An Invitation to Embrace Your Life, As It Is