Joyful & Lovely Things

“Yes, in winter there must be / some healing,”

“I am slowly learning that some people are not good for me, no matter how much I love them. I deserve someone who is gentle and kind, because my soul is getting tired. Realizing that I deserve something good is one of the first steps.”

a reminder that the highest level of success is NOT dependent on attractiveness, marriage, how much money you make, what kind of job you have or your social media engagement

“It’s OK to live a life that others don’t understand.”

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

“I adore the struggle you carry in yourself. I adore your terrifying sincerity.”

“The night is trapped in me too, and the stars, / so small in its vastness, so weak, and so silent.”

“Always defend your right to heal at your own pace. You are taking your time. You are allowed to take your time.”

“It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.”