Jennifer Sardam

“A human being is part of a whole, called by us the “universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us…. We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if humanity is to survive. —Albert Einstein”
― Melinda Blau, Consequential Strangers: Turning Everyday Encounters Into Life-Changing Moments

“Persistence leaves room for success, even in the face of overbooked schedules and home-baked cookies, allowing us to take pride in what we achieved despite the challenges instead of crying over where we’ve fallen short. We’re inclined to trust Voltaire in thinking perfect is the enemy of good—especially since the desire”
― Carla Birnberg, What You Can When You Can: Healthy Living on Your Terms

“We humans are all manifestations of one Divine spirit vibrating at different levels of consciousness and frequencies at one time. Like cells in a body, we’re all on this planet together, and when one cell attacks another in the body, we call that cancer. Similarly, when we attack one another (or ourselves) through condemnation and judgment, it’s no less cancerous and toxic to our entire being—body, mind, and soul.”
― Sonia Choquette, Ask Your Guides: Connecting to Your Divine Support System

“Thoreau wrote, "the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation." This is as true today as it was back then. How many men stand on a balcony and wonder what happened?... He wanted adventure and he got two weeks' vacation. He wanted a mission and he got a lawn that needs mowing. He wanted purpose and he got a cubicle. He wanted a mighty steed and he got a minivan. He wanted a castle and he got a mortgage. He wanted a battle to fight and he got televised sports. He wanted wisdom and he got talking heads on TV. He wanted treasure and he got endless debt. He wanted every part of his life to be wonderful, and here he is... standing on a balcony, in bleak, ruminating hesitation.”
― Zan Perrion, The Alabaster Girl