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My weird wonderland.

My weird wonderland.

I’ve never heard the acoustic version before - really changes...

I’ve never heard the acoustic version before - really changes the vibe of the song, in a good way. Had to share!

"You’ve felt it, haven’t you? Those feelings that seem to get so big in your chest, like something is..."

“You’ve felt it, haven’t you? Those feelings that seem to get so big in your chest, like something is so beautiful it aches?”

- Heather Anastasiu, Glitch

My weird wonderland.

My weird wonderland.

"…The timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness…."

“…The timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness….”

- Khalil Gibran

A few of my goals this year:Get budgeting down to a science...

A few of my goals this year:

Get budgeting down to a science (sorry, boring adult goal out of the way).
Get a new car.
Start something new, career-wise.
Finish the draft of the Meditations In Wonderland sequel.

What are some of yours?

How to Heal Yourself With Writing

adamthegirl:

culturenlifestyle:

culturenlifestyle:

It’s no secret that writing has been coined as a profession dominated by introverts. John Green explains it best, “Writing is something you do alone. Its a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don’t want to make eye contact while doing it.“

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I love this idea. Writing has always been my go-to in times of upheaval. 

"So each of us has a choice. You have a choice. Your thoughts can make you and the world around you..."

“So each of us has a choice. You have a choice. Your thoughts can make you and the world around you suffer more or suffer less. If you want to create a more collegial, harmonious atmosphere in your… community, don’t start by trying to change other people. Your first priority should be to find your own quiet space inside so you can learn more about yourself. This includes getting to know and understand your own suffering. When your practice is solid and you’ve already harvested some of the sweet fruits of getting to know yourself, you can consider ways you can make more room to bring silence, deep looking, understanding, and compassion into your… community.”

- Thich Nhat Hanh

Signing copies for the book giveaway winners! I’ll have...

Signing copies for the book giveaway winners! I’ll have these mailed out to you by the end of the week, thanks again for your support.

Want your own signed copy of Meditations In Wonderland? Just mail your copy with pre-paid return postage to my P.O. Box:

Anna Patrick

P.O. Box #27

Herndon, VA 20172

"The best way to know life is to love many things."

“The best way to know life is to love many things.”

- Vincent van Gogh (via wnq-art)