In Stone & Shadow Quotes

“...there are a series of enlightenments, each taking you closer to your soul, to wholeness,” replied Star.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“She thought I had magic within me, magic that could change lives. She said that there were ways of bringing this magic to life.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“Star was accustomed to looking within souls and helping them shine when darkness threatened to engulf their goodness. But Stone did not know this. He needn’t know. It would be good if he discovered this himself, with all but gentle facilitation from Star. Stone didn’t know it, but his journey was about to change course forever.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“She could see lines choices made and choices left untouched intertwine his soul in a rich mesh of pulsating orbits. She could see the value of past intentions, the trials he had chosen to bear and the wisdom that lay concealed within the mortal body. She knew that if she spoke of this, he would not believe her. No one believes in the perfections of the soul. There always is a certain relativity to events that throws a shadow against the perfection within each one. Seeing perfection consistently becomes a forbidden luxury, or maybe a practical flaw.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“You bring with you an impetus for growth, for authentic purpose. You have allowed healing to reach your heart inspite of yourself. The raven will find her defenses weakened by any force that promotes a complete release of the sickness within her past selves. And you seem to be one of them.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“You want to create, Stone and you want to create miracles. The short way is succeeding and creation may cease. Failure, on the other hand will guide you until nothing more perfect is possible. That is the miracle of failure,” said Star, “succeeding in some challenges and failing miserably in others – this is the Next Level.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“Stone knew more about Death than most. He knew of delusions that could plague the soul at such a time. It was a time of transition, consciousness shifted dimensions and delusions were common. He knew of the nature of reality, the impermanence of perception, and he was not perturbed, at least not completely. This delusion was sweet and genuine and urged him to follow his soul’s purpose.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow

“...Home is within, that kinda thing.”
― Shradhdha Shah, The Stone and the Shadow