My whole life, I’ve been telling myself “don’t be afraid.” And it is only now that I’m realizing how stupid that is. Don’t be afraid. Like saying “don’t move out of the way when someone tries to punch you,” or “don’t flinch at the heat of a fire,” or “don’t blink.” Don’t be human. I’m afraid and you’re afraid and we’re all always going to be afraid. Because that’s the point. What I should be telling myself is “be afraid, but do it anyway.” Live anyway.
Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe. No less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
I don’t need to be rich or have a fancy home. I just want to go to sleep at night knowing my labor had heart, I loved fiercely and lived close enough to the edge that I can see the waves kiss the rocks.
You can forget that other people carry pieces of your own story around in their heads. I’ve always thought- put together all those random pieces from everyone who’s ever known you from your parents to the guy who once sat next to you on a bus, and you’d probably see a fuller version of your life than you even did while living it.
An amazing thing happens when you get honest with yourself and start doing what you love, what makes you happy. Your life literally slows down. You stop wishing for the weekend. You stop merely looking forward to special events. You begin to live in each moment and you start feeling like a human being. You just ride the wave that is life, with this feeling of contentment and joy. You move fluidly, steadily, calm and graceful. A veil is lifted, and a whole new perspective is born.
Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe. No less than the trees and the stars. In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
I don’t need to be rich or have a fancy home. I just want to go to sleep at night knowing my labor had heart, I loved fiercely and lived close enough to the edge that I can see the waves kiss the rocks.
You can forget that other people carry pieces of your own story around in their heads. I’ve always thought- put together all those random pieces from everyone who’s ever known you from your parents to the guy who once sat next to you on a bus, and you’d probably see a fuller version of your life than you even did while living it.
An amazing thing happens when you get honest with yourself and start doing what you love, what makes you happy. Your life literally slows down. You stop wishing for the weekend. You stop merely looking forward to special events. You begin to live in each moment and you start feeling like a human being. You just ride the wave that is life, with this feeling of contentment and joy. You move fluidly, steadily, calm and graceful. A veil is lifted, and a whole new perspective is born.
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