Chrisi McGlone

“Bad things happen to all of us, things that test us and impact us and change us, but it is not those moments that define who we are. It is how we choose to react to them that does. You can give in and give up or you can decide to live your life with intent and love and compassion for others and for yourself. You can choose hope, even in the darkest hour, and in that choice you will find light. We have that power. I do. You do. Everyone does. That is what I believe.”
― Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis, Choosing Hope: Moving Forward from Life's Darkest Hours

“I do things that bring me joy, learning to love the one person I didn’t like very much—myself.”
― Leah Remini, Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology

“We cannot see our reflection in running water,” according to an ancient Chinese proverb. “It is only in still water that we can see.”
― Michelle LeClair, Perfectly Clear: Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love

“And he took BREAD, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19”
― Amor Towles, A Gentleman in Moscow