65 ratings (4.52 avg)
7 reviews

Vana

Add friend

Vana’s Bookshelves

to-read‎ (11)

currently-reading‎ (0)

read‎ (79)

did-not-finish‎ (0)

Stats | More…

Vana’s Quotes

“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.”
― C.C. Scott

15 likes

“There are some as are what they are. And there are some as aren't what they seem to be. And there are some as only seem to be what they seem to be.”
― Neil Gaiman, Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders

86 likes

“Take, for instance, studies from the past decade examining the impacts of exercise on daily routines.4.10 When people start habitually exercising, even as infrequently as once a week, they start changing other, unrelated patterns in their lives, often unknowingly. Typically, people who exercise start eating better and becoming more productive at work. They smoke less and show more patience with colleagues and family. They use their credit cards less frequently and say they feel less stressed. It’s not completely clear why. But for many people, exercise is a keystone habit that triggers widespread change. “Exercise spills over,” said James Prochaska, a University of Rhode Island researcher. “There’s something about it that makes other good habits easier.”
― Charles Duhigg, The Power Of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business

4 likes

“Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance and your choice of partner.”
― Amy Bloom

tags: love, marriage

49 likes

“Our lives are mere flashes of light in an infinitely empty universe. In 12 years of education the most important lesson I have learned is that what we see as “normal” living is truly a travesty of our potential. In a society so governed by superficiality, appearances, and petty economics, dreams are more real than anything anything in the “real world”. Refuse normalcy. Beauty is everywhere, love is endless, and joy bleeds from our everyday existence. Embrace it. I love all of you, all my friends, family, and community. I am ceaselessly grateful from the bottom of my heart for everyone. The only thing I can ask of you is to stay free of materialism. Remember that every day contains a universe of potential; exhaust it. Live and love so immensely that when death comes there is nothing left for him to take. Wealth is love, music, sports, learning, family and freedom. Above all, stay gold.”
― Dominic Owen Mallary