Dreams Lie Beneath

by Rebecca Ross

we needed things like food, drink, sleep, good company, books, art, music, and solitude to refill, or risked burning ourselves into oblivion.

“Pride always sets a snare.”

“It begins when you acknowledge and respect who you are—scars and mistakes and victories and accomplishments all accounted for.”

because I had forgotten how vital it is to be known for who you are, and not for who you pretend to be. I had forgotten how good it is to be seen, even with flaws and scars.

purpose can be found in unexpected places.”