Joanna

“our wealth is not measured by the size of our bank accounts but by the strength of our bonds, the health of our loved ones, and the level of our gratitude. That happiness does not come from owning a bigger car but from knowing that we are part of something bigger—part of a community—and that we are all in this together.”
― Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World’s Happiest People

“Mothers were the measure of safety, which meant that I was safer than Maeve. After our mother left, Maeve took up the job on my behalf but no one did the same for her.”
― Ann Patchett, The Dutch House

“Freedom. It was all I could think about. I picked up a book and rubbed its worn cover, fanned through the pages, marveling over the power you could get from books.”
― Kim Michele Richardson, The Book Woman's Daughter

“Take time to enjoy the journey toward your goal while also being mindful that achieving your goal will not fulfill you completely.”
― Meik Wiking, The Little Book of Lykke: Secrets of the World’s Happiest People