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Cheryl Strayed says you will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction…

“You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love.”  – Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from … Continue reading

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Cheryl Strayed says it is not so incomprehensible as you pretend…

“It is not so incomprehensible as you pretend, sweet pea. Love is the feeling we have for those we care deeply about and hold in high regard. It can be light as the hug we give a friend or heavy … Continue reading

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Cheryl Strayed says most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be…

“Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be. Sometimes you’ll put up a good fight and lose. Sometimes you’ll hold on really hard and realize there is no choice but to let go. Acceptance is a small, … Continue reading

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Cheryl Strayed says don’t let the man who doesn’t love you…

“There are so many things to be tortured about, sweet pea. So many torturous things in this life. Don’t let the man who doesn’t love you be one of them.”  – Cheryl Strayed

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Cheryl Strayed says don’t surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself…

“Don’t surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself that isn’t true anymore.”  – Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar

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Cheryl Strayed says you cannot convince people to love you…

“You cannot convince people to love you. This is an absolute rule. No one will ever give you love because you want him or her to give it. Real love moves freely in both directions. Don’t waste your time on … Continue reading

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Lauren Bacall says no matter how much he loves you and how close you are…

“A man’s illness is his private territory and, no matter how much he loves you and how close you are, you stay an outsider.  You are healthy.” – Lauren Bacall

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