Julie

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness -- just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder: On Wisdom & Virtues

“I wonder if that is something that comes with age - a desire for self-betterment, to change the parts of myself that are largely undesirable. For now, I'm enjoying them. Not enjoying, maybe. I understand them. They get me what I want.

A stem without thorns is lesser. A stem without thorns gets eaten.”
― Savannah Brown, The Things We Don't See

“Just because you love something doesn't mean it can't go on without you.”
― Savannah Brown, The Truth About Keeping Secrets

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”
― Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead