Conflict forces us to be fully present because it shatters our ego – stripping away all hope of escape or sugar coating. It removes everything that is nonessential to our authentic being; it removes all superficial layers. Conflict is painful because it wakes us up out of our created illusions. And if we lean into it, conflict can be the catalyst to our enlightenment (Alaric Hutchinson)
You know, the man of my dreams might walk round the corner tomorrow. I’m older and wiser and I think I’d make a great girlfriend. I live in the realm of romantic possibility (Stevie Nicks)
The trouble was, love was such a strong emotion. It made everything else unimportant. It grabbed you and imprisoned you in the moment.”Deathsworn Arc 4: The Temple of the Mad God – Martyn Stanley
Be true to your sacred self. (Lailah Gifty Akita)
I loved the kiss. That’s why I smiled at you. I loved it. I was embarrassed by how much I loved it. (Troy Summer) – Suzanne Selfors, Saving Juliet
Let us eat and be merry (Bible)
I’ve learned to accept the fact that my students are far too busy preparing for their own legal careers to care one bit about the off-campus antics of Professor Burke. I get the impression that my students are vaguely aware of my novels, but are at best mildly curious (Alafair Burke)
The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself (Oscar Wilde)
Well, I can understand how you feel. You worked hard, studying for the spelling bee, and I suppose you feel you let everyone down, and you made a fool of yourself and everything. But did you notice something, Charlie Brown?” “What’s that?””The world didn’t come to an end (Charles M. Schulz)
Diesel,” she moaned, “you are so damn sexy.”He paused, breaking the kiss, his eyes filled with wanting as he gazed down on her. Then his mouth went up at an angle. “No, that would be you, Sofia. You are unbelievable. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone who hold a candle to you (Amanda Carlson, Ante Up)