Alyssa Samargya

“The greatest miracle is to be alive. We can put an end to our suffering just by realizing that our suffering is not worth suffering for! How many people kill themselves because of rage or despair? In that moment, they do not see the vast happiness that is available. Mindfulness puts an end to such a limited perspective. The Buddha faced his own suffering directly and discovered the path of liberation. Don’t run away from things that are unpleasant in order to embrace things that are pleasant. Put your hands in the earth. Face the difficulties and grow new happiness.”
― Thích Nhất Hạnh, The Heart Of Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy and Liberation

“The wave does not need to die to become water. She is already water.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

“Be careful but be brave.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, The War of Two Queens

“You have me,” he swore against my swollen lips. “Always.”
“And forever,” I whispered.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, The War of Two Queens