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01Undated

You think it's time for a new beginning. You long to start from scratch, so you seek new things - trying like hell to reinvent yourself. Out with the old and in with the world's new. But you'll never create a version of yourself that is as magical and unique as the original. So... just be you.

Alfa H / quote

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02Undated

If I read inspirational words, they better have some pain to back them up. My strength for moving forward has never been sparked by flowery prose calling me and Angel. Tell me how you swallowed Hell, and lived to tell the tale... the 'pain' and your transformation - will inspire me to soar. And I promise you, I will listen.

Alfa H / quote

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03Undated

Promise me this. When you find yourself in need of inspiration, bypass the roses that will clamor aimlessly for attention. And focus on the souls who have actually 'lived' among the thorns.

Alfa H / quote

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04Undated

To the person in my future...I hope you're ready, because I'm going to love you... fiercely. You'll never have to suffer for my past heartache. It's taught me that I need love more than the absence of it. I'm not perfect, nor is my track record. I've experienced a lot of takers in my life - but I'll love you with every part of me that remains.

Alfa H / quote

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05Undated

If you only knew how many sentences I have withheld in hopes that I will be allowed to speak them into your heart one day.

Alfa H / quote

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06Undated

How is it that hearts hold on to memories with the strength of hope and possibilities.

Alfa H / quote

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07Undated

She's fire...but she will not burn you. She knows all too well how it feels to live with ashes.

Alfa H / quote

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08Undated

I am often asked what made me the way I am. And my answer is always this: I've always been me. It just took awhile to find me under all the rubble.

Alfa H / quote

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09Undated

Trying to explain feelings that are foreign to your heart, make communication daunting, even frightful. How does one express sensations that cower in the corners, fearful they will not be accepted by their inspiration?

Alfa H / quote

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10Undated

I am deep. therefore you can't wade in the kiddie pool and expect to find me." - Alfa"And I've never wanted to drown until now." - JmStorm

Alfa H / quote

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11Undated

How to raise sons who respect women:Never give them the opportunity to see you disrespect yourself.

Alfa H / quote

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12Undated

If everyone only gave a fraction of the compassion their hearts are capable of giving... how much suffering could we alleviate in this world?

Alfa H / quote

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13Undated

Your ability to make me feel like I was less than I was, took awhile to recover from. But after ripping my own self worth to shreds for so long, I realized that I wasn't less just because I was more than your inexperienced hands could handle.

Alfa H / quote

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14Undated

I want you. I want you inside and out. The parts you cover with laughter. The depth you shrug off with indifference. I want you. I want you to take me to the place you've hidden your heart. I want to walk by your side on this journey. You're worth it. We're worth it. Because... I want you.

Alfa H / quote

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15Undated

I used to worry about tomorrow, but that was before I survived yesterday. Now it's one breath at a time.

Alfa H / quote

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16Undated

I don't compete against other women. To uplift others means I'm never looking down on them. I applaud their strength, and I remind them that we never know how strong we are until we are tested. And this life will test you... But it's not a competition. I want us all to make it.

Alfa H / quote

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17Undated

Let them howl. Let the wolves pant. You have evolved. You were not fashioned to run in a pack, or to be defined by the opinions of those who wish to limit your creativity. Let them howl. Let the wolves pant.

Alfa H / quote

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18Undated

Show me a little bit of your soul under all those pretty words you spill, and I promise you I will drink every last drop.

Alfa H / quote

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19Undated

You're asking yourself if you will ever get over it. - I don't believe we ever do. Getting over something implies you floated on past the pain, blew kisses, and waved goodbye while leaping to freedom. I've never been able to jump after having the contents of my heart scattered and sewn over fields that will produce memory-laden blooms. The thing is... you get through it. But the seeds have been planted. Those memories grow. And every morning I still hear: 'He loved me. He loved me not.

Alfa H / quote

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20Undated

And I find myself asking again and again.... What was it about such a beautiful man, who was able to leave such ugly scars?

Alfa H / quote

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21Undated

He thought she was like all the rest... that she'd be swayed by his attention and charm. But she got tired of watching him chase his own ass and dealing with his funny farm.

Alfa H / quote

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22Undated

Every word on every page, represents a love that captured this heart... fully, and never set it free.

Alfa H / quote

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23Undated

Our spirits are connected honey. Wrapped in firsts of gnarled heartache. But I promise not to let go if you don't.

Alfa H / quote

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24Undated

I always wanted you close. Never more than a heartbeat away. I used to think I wanted you most when I was at my weakest, and relying on your strength. But the truth is, even on the days I raged like a lion, and had no need of a 'pat on the back' - I still found myself wanting to lean on you.

Alfa H / quote

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