“It was a striking reminder that they all bore crosses when it came to their respective careers, some heavier than others.”
― The Boyfriend Project
― The Boyfriend Project
“That was the thrill of youth, the idea that you could be anyone.”
― The Vanishing Half
― The Vanishing Half
“I was as happy as a pig in poo. The Finnish concept of kalsarikänni (pantsdrunk) centers on relaxing at home in your undies while drinking and with no intention of leaving the house. Indulging in a pantsdrunk evening is supposed to help recenter you after long, stressful days and give you a chance to partake in the ease of “meaningful meaninglessness.”
― How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
― How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
“For me, there’s probably no greater wellness practice than waking up each day and thinking, What can I do to make someone else’s life a little better today?”
― How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
― How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books
“You can be an introvert and have powerful conversations. You can be an introvert and use writing to disrupt white supremacy. You can be an introvert and show up to protest marches. You do not have to be the loudest voice. But you do need to use your voice.”
― Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
― Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
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