I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us.
— Khalil Gibran, The Madman (via light-essence)
The quicker you are in attaching verbal or mental labels to things, people, or situations, the more shallow and lifeless your reality becomes, and the more deadened you become to reality.
— Eckhart Tolle (via light-essence)
In the water where I center my emotion
All the world can pass me by
Fly away on my Zephyr
We’ll find a place together ♪
— Red Hot Chili Peppers (via gabiiroosa)
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
— (via quotethat)
Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh’ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah. Don’t let someone steal your tenderness. Don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. Nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. Whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep… feel it all – look around you - all of this is for you. Take it and have gratitude. Give it and feel love.
— Zooey Deschannel (via quotethat)
Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.
— Ovid (via quotethat)
