beauty in the dissonance

“Studies show that most emotions last no longer than 90 seconds unless we attach stories to them. You have a feeling of being lonely—and this will pass through you quickly unless you make up a story about how you’re lonely because you’re unlovable and worthless and nobody will ever love you and you’re going to be alone forever. When you attach to the story, you suffer needlessly and the suffering can linger for years. But you don’t have to choose to suffer this way. Your soul can find peace, comfort, and stillness even in the most difficult times if you’re able to view your negative emotions from this witness position.”

“Almost. It’s a big word for me. I feel it everywhere. Almost home. Almost happy. Almost changed. Almost, but not quite. Not yet. Soon, maybe.”

“showing up for yourself consistently is a brave thing, a powerful thing, a vulnerable thing. but you are allowed days to recluse, days to be vulnerable, days to feel weak. you are allowed to let things fall apart temporarily so you can rise beautifully tomorrow.”

“I think it’s important to realize you can miss something, but not want it back.”

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”

“There is nothing sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name.”