February 2012
27. Stop trying to be everything to everyone.
– Doing so is impossible, and trying will only burn you out. But making one person smile CAN change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. So narrow your focus.
Change.
This may just be the fever talking, but I think I’ve had an epiphany. I’m putting too much effort in here. I’m trying so hard to keep you in my life… and for what? To listen to false promises? To be blown off? To stumble through awkwardly, pretending that it’s not breaking my heart a little? There has to be a balance, and I don’t think you’re willing to...
“After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and...”
– Veronica A. Shoffstall (via eastatlanta)
“If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or...”
– Thomas Merton (via modernhepburn)
I wish I could take all the hurt and heartache away from the people I love. I’d gladly bear the weight.
