“I discovered in nature the non utilitarian delights that I sought in art. Both were a form of magic, both were a game of intricate enchantment and deception.”
― Speak, Memory
― Speak, Memory
“Butterflies are like angels kisses sent from heaven.”
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“If you are working on something, about to deliver it, moments from opening the doors, an hour from everybody arriving, a week from the release date, two minutes from getting the results back, and you have butterflies in your stomach, be grateful.
You are in a wonderful place.
Nerves are God's gift to you, reminding you that your life is not passing you by.
Make friends with the butterflies.
Welcome when they come, revel in them, enjoy them, and if they go away, do whatever it takes to put yourself in a position where they return.
Better to have a stomach full of butterflies than to feel like your life is passing you by.”
― How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living
You are in a wonderful place.
Nerves are God's gift to you, reminding you that your life is not passing you by.
Make friends with the butterflies.
Welcome when they come, revel in them, enjoy them, and if they go away, do whatever it takes to put yourself in a position where they return.
Better to have a stomach full of butterflies than to feel like your life is passing you by.”
― How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living
“Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can. People are like that as well.”
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“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.”
― A Dog's Journey
― A Dog's Journey
AJ’s 2025 Year in Books
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