"Take any emotion - love for a woman, or grief for a loved one, or what I'm going through, fear and pain from a deadly illness. If you hold back on the emotions - if you don't allow yourself to go all the way through them - you can never get to being detached, you're too busy being afraid. You're... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
"Nix still held Benny's hand, and her grip tightened to an almost crushing force, grinding his hand bones together. It hurt, but Benny would rather have cut that hand off than take it back at that moment. If it would help Nix through this, he'd give her a pair of pliers and a vise so she could do a... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
"A shade of sorrow passed over Taliesin's face. 'There are those,' he said gently, 'who must first learn loss, despair, and grief. Of all paths to wisdom, this is the cruelest and longest. Are you one who must follow such a way? This even I cannot know. If you are, take heart nonetheless. Those who... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
"It (nostalgia) reassures us of past happiness and accomplishment; and, since these still remain on deposit, as it were, in the bank of our memory, it simultaneously bestows upon us a certain worth, irrespective of how present circumstances may seem to question or obscure this. And current worth, as... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
"When you arise in the morning, think of what precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius Find one thing today that reminds you how beautiful life is. Photograph it and print it out. Then, use it as a visual reminder when you need it. Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
"Start before you're ready." - Steven Pressfield You may never feel ready to reconnect with people or pursue things that interest you. Take the leap anyway...you'll be glad you did. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, October 27, 2025
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow Find the courage today to do something you would not ordinarily do. What that looks like is different for everyone, but taking a risk will empower you. Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
"There's a loneliness that only exists in one's mind. The loneliest moment in someone's life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly." - F. Scott Fitzgerald When was the last time you spoke to a stranger? Hold the door for someone with a baby... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
"We hold on so tightly, because we're terrified of loss. We hold on till our hands bleed. And in that self-shattering persistence, we fail to see the answer: Just let go." - Yasmin Mogahed Let yourself feel some happiness today. Allow yourself to smile. You need to feel some joy to help you balance... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 24, 2025
"Happiness isn't about getting what you want all the time. It's about loving what you have and being grateful for it." - Asher Roth You are working through your grief, and that is an overwhelming process. Look for one thing today that makes you smile. You may have to search online for a comedic... Sign in to see full entry.