Surreptitious Languor

And I, infinitesimal being, drunk with the great starry void, likeness, image of mystery, felt myself a pure part of the abyss, I wheeled with the stars, my heart broke loose on the wind.

“It interests me how we find ways to feel superior to another person, another group of people. It happens everywhere, and all the time. Whatever we call it, I think it’s the lowest part of who we are, this need to find someone else to put down.” - Elizabeth Strout, My Name is Lucy Barton (via quotespile)

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Share too much and someone can hurt you.

“Tell them about your life.

You get used to people being a certain way; you depend on it. And when they surprise you, for better or worse, it can shake you to your core.