Annie

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.’ That’s from Hemingway.”
― Randy Susan Meyers, Accidents of Marriage

“Satisfaction comes not from chasing bigger and bigger things, but paying attention to smaller and smaller things. Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh explains this in his book The Miracle of Mindfulness:”
― Arthur C. Brooks, From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

“was about staying rooted while also growing. It was about having one foot planted on firm, familiar ground, while another toed new and unfamiliar ground.”
― Eugene O'Kelly, Chasing Daylight:How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life

“And where was the support for that kind of preparation? There are all kinds of medicines and medical devices and clinics and even hospice care to prolong life and make it as easeful as possible—but who helps you to really prepare for it, philosophically? Who teaches you how to embrace it? Is there anyone out there who really does that?”
― Eugene O'Kelly, Chasing Daylight:How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life