The heart needs some inspiration from fiction at times. Enjoy! John Green: F. Scott Fitzgerald: Jane Austen: Joanne Harris: Elizabeth Gilbert: Jhumpa Lahiri:
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When I fell in love with William
By: Gabriela Yareliz People leave different things behind after they die. Some leave furniture and clothes; some leave heartache; some leave a life of service; some leave money; some leave anger. After a life of service and love, I think one of the greatest things a person can leave behind are words– words that inspire;Continue reading “When I fell in love with William”
April
It’s All About His Glory
Taken from Destiny, by Dr. Tony Evans, pg. 171 “There’s something romantic about a full moon against the backdrop of a darkened sky. But if you recall from your science classes, the moon has no light of its own. […] When we look at the moon, we see the brilliant reflection of the even moreContinue reading “It’s All About His Glory”
Safe Haven
“I’ve come to believe that in everyone’s life, there’s one undeniable moment of change, a set of circumstances that suddenly alters everything.” Nicholas Sparks, Safe Haven “I truly believe that while love can hurt, love can also heal.” Nicholas Sparks, Safe Haven
Atticus Finch
By: Gabriela Yareliz Atticus Finch, from To Kill a Mockingbird, makes my heart beat faster. Ultimate courage award. Oh, to be a lawyer like him!
Asking the hard questions
By: Gabriela Yareliz People who know a little bit about everything; they learn every day; they feed off of silence and awkwardness; they are curious; they are versatile; they are travelers; they are steel; they are elegant; they are charming; they vow to defend truth. Who are they? Journalists. 1] Rebecca Mead 2] Adam GopnikContinue reading “Asking the hard questions”
A bit of advice from Roald Dahl
By: Gabriela Yareliz One of my childhood obsessions once said:
Living with Joy-Susan Spencer-Wendel
By: Gabriela Yareliz A fellow University of Florida journalism alumna, Susan Spencer-Wendel, wrote a book about living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and living with joy for what matters most. According to NPR, she wrote the book on her iPhone. 🙂 Check out more about her inspiring story. Books are like letters, and hers is titled,Continue reading “Living with Joy-Susan Spencer-Wendel”