01UndatedNever mourn the loss of innocence, because it always brings the much greater gain of wisdom.Erica Goros / quote ↗
02UndatedI am forever grateful for not knowing—What would have been. WHAT WILL BE holds none of those bittersweet pangs and it is lit w joy.Erica Goros / quote ↗
03UndatedEmotions are like muscles. Most of them go highly unattended, it's usually the weaker, undefined ones that cause injury to the rest, and there is most certainly memory response in play.Erica Goros / quote ↗
04UndatedThe heart of a person only beats when it's surrounded by blood, by family.Erica Goros / quote ↗
05UndatedIf your blade were as sharp as your tongue, you'd have sliced my through years ago.Erica Goros / quote ↗
07UndatedSometimes I feel like one of those sliding tile puzzles. I just get so dang close to what I want to see in the mirror and who I want to be... but then I have to completely jumble up the pieces to try to get even closer.Erica Goros / quote ↗
08UndatedUnfortunately we treat others as we treat ourselves. We should try being genuinely kind to ourselves and the rest will come naturally, like a Platinum Rule.Erica Goros / quote ↗
10UndatedHumility and shame have been confused. Humility is knowing that you know nothing for sure and shame is someone having to tell you.Erica Goros / quote ↗
11UndatedIf your blade were as sharp as your tongue, you'd have sliced me through years ago.Erica Goros / quote ↗
12UndatedMy acupuncturist once told me that it doesn't have to hurt to work. She might have meant the needles, but I think she really meant love.Erica Goros / quote ↗
13UndatedThe Lord has put more hardships atop the shoulders of my neighbors — more than I can even fathom coping with. I will strive to find a way to turn pity into admiration, for what use is it to send pity back at the world. Admiration and awe are much more helpful, especially when I find myself feeling like a victim for being stuck in traffic or losing my favorite sweater. Perspective is a blessing.Erica Goros / quote ↗
14UndatedI'm of the age and immaturity level that I cannot give you my respect solely because you are older or ranked higher on an imaginary totem pole. I give you my respect because of your actions.Erica Goros / quote ↗
16UndatedThank God I have seen an orange sky with purple clouds. How easy it is to forget that we have the privilege of living in God's art gallery.Erica Goros / quote ↗
22UndatedFear is just like mist. Don’t let it disorient you from living outside God's palm. Acknowledge it, then take any one step in any one direction... and repeat.Erica Goros / quote ↗
23UndatedI have often plotted my great escape to the beach. To live seaside and to be able to stare possibility and tranquility in the face every day ... I wanted it bad enough to taste. All the while forgetting, I can lap underneath an open sky at any moment and feel awe rush over me. I can bring it close to me like a blanket—if I only remember He is my rest and refuge.Erica Goros / quote ↗
24UndatedBe the good & seek the good. Faith fights anxieties… go after your faith with body, mind & soul.Erica Goros / quote ↗
