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Victoria Erickson says soulmates aren’t the ones who make you happiest…

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Soulmates aren’t the ones who make you happiest, no. They’re instead the ones who make you feel the most. Burning edges and scars and stars. Old pains and pangs, captivation and beauty.  Strain and shadows and worry and yearning.  Sweetness … Continue reading →

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Jack Kornfield says we can love and care for others but we cannot…

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control. We can love and care for others but we cannot possess our children, lovers, family, or friends. We can assist them, pray for them, and wish them well, yet in the … Continue reading →

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Anita Krizzan says don’t close your door when someone walks away..

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Don’t close your door when someone walks away. Your wounds will heal and summer wind will dry your tears. Don’t close your heart, surrender to the sea of silky rose petals and let the sun tickle you. Don’t lose hope, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Attempted Love

“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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Emil Ludwig says the decision to kiss for the first time…

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Attempted Love

“The decision to kiss for the first time is the most crucial in any love story.  It changes the relationship of two people much more strongly than even the final surrender; because this kiss already has within it that surrender.” … Continue reading →

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Marianne Williamson says you know what I see in you…

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Attempted Love

“You know what I see in you?  Not only the weakened, but also the strong.  Not only the wounded, but also the healed.  Not only the old but also the new.  Enter with me into a dazzling present, to be … Continue reading →

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Paulo Coelho says reason lost the battle, and all I could do was…

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Attempted Love

“Reason lost the battle, and all I could do was surrender and accept I was in love.” – Paulo Coelho, The Witch Of Portobello

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