Cori

“i am reminded of a song that would not make it on the radio in the timeframe of his current state of unrest. it was by a man named louis armstrong, who did not know the same respect and freedoms as his musical counterparts today. instead of writing about the familiarities that surrounded him, like oppression and racism, he sang a song called "(what) a wonderful world.”
― stephen christian, The Orphaned Anything's: Memoir of a Lesser Known

“i've come to realize that if we dictate our thoughts we can ordain and direct our lives. there was once a philosopher names descartes who said 'i think therefore i am' he was speaking of existence but i believe he could have expounded on his idea and said 'what i think therefore i am' because it is not what we are but what we believe we are that molds us into reality.”
― stephen christian, The Orphaned Anything's: Memoir of a Lesser Known

“its amazing how we are the composite of everyone we have ever met. it appears to me as of late that we are interwoven with people.”
― stephen christian, The Orphaned Anything's: Memoir of a Lesser Known

“As it turns out, the applause isn't as fulfilling as the work. Art is worth every second. So here I am, creators, cheering you on. We need you. We need your stories and craftsmanship and gifts and courage. We need you to prioritize your creativity. We need brave, committed artists to decorate this hurting world with loveliness, to partner with God in making beautiful things. Erase these words-- selfish, frivolous, unimportant-- and replace them with these-- necessary, exquisite, courageous. Bring it forth. The world awaits, dear ones.”
― Jen Hatmaker