Below is a collection of quotes, questions, and various other curiosities that bring me joy. Perhaps they’ll bring you joy as well.
Favorite Quotes
“I don’t believe that if you do good, good things will happen. Everything is completely accidental and random. Sometimes bad things happen to very good people and sometimes good things happen to bad people. But at least if you try to do good things, then you’re spending your time doing something worthwhile.”
― Helen Mirren
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“This desire to govern a woman—it lies very deep, and men and women must fight it together… But I do love you surely in a better way than he does.” He thought. “Yes—really in a better way. I want you to have your own thoughts even when I hold you in my arms.” ― E.M. Forster, A Room with a View
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“Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and — if at all possible — speak a few sensible words.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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“The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.” ― Maya Angelou
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“Don’t despair: despair suggests you are in total control and know what is coming. You don’t – surrender to events with hope.” ― Alain de Botton
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Favorite Questions
These questions are a wonderful way to recalibrate when you find yourself lost, overwhelmed, or uninspired. They are also great ice-breakers, conversation starters, or for a parlor game on the vein of “would you rather”. Although, some may be too deep.
What excites me?
What am I resisting today?
Do I care too much about what people think?
Am I with the right person?
What do I really want to do today?
Do I say Yes enough?
Do I set boundaries?
Do I know how to say No?
Am I helpless?
Am I helpful?
What am I afraid of?
Have I accepted my body?
Am I strong enough?
Have I forgiven my parents?
Do I want children?
Does what I wear reflect who I am?
Do I let myself fail enough?
Why are we here?
Who am I?
How can I best serve the world?
What do I most want the world to know about me?
What do I value above all else?
It’s a good idea to ask yourself these questions throughout your life. You’re likely to find your answers change, a sign of growth.
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