Catherine Brown

“Stop the glorification of busy. Busy, in and of itself, is not a badge of honor. In fact, directed at the wrong pursuits, it is actually a limiting factor to our full potential. It is okay to not be busy. Repeat this with me: It is okay to not be busy.”
― Joshua Becker

“So, of course, the relationship you have with yourself, your inner partner, still has to be considered the most important and influential relationship, for it is from this center that you set the tone for the quality of the relationships you will have with each and every person you meet.”
― David Pond, Astrology and Relationships: Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationships with Anyone

“Getting to be mean in whatever capacity you most effectively can is a great way to let a lot of that internal rage out. I always compare myself to a venomous snake: in order to be the best version of myself for the world, I must expel my venom.
Never feel bad for standing up for yourself or for standing up for others, because it's never in vain, even if it can feel like it at the time. You are worth the respect that you so freely give to others, so if someone refuses to give that to you as a fellow human, then offer it to yourself in the form of advocacy. I hope that people continue to come my way for the courage to truly allow themselves this freedom. I'll always be here to remind you: Being mean is not always required, but sometimes it's necessary. And there's nothing wrong with that!”
― Drew Afualo, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

“faith that purports to love God but mistreats others is a farce.”
― Rich Villodas, The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls