“Some people see the liquid and think half full. Others only see the air and think half empty. Sometimes I get the sense Chatham sees it all, which is kind of terrifying. I don't know if I want him to see me--the real me.” OptimismPessimismRealismGlass Half Full Book:The Thing with Feathers Source: The Thing with Feathers
“If Hitch were a person, he'd be Mother Theresa or Gandhi or someone who treated all living creatures with the respect they deserve. It's depressing how my dog is a better human being than I am.” DogSaintBeing HumanDogsGood PersonHuman BeingSaints Book:The Thing with Feathers Source: The Thing with Feathers
“Let’s focus on what we can control and worry about the other stuff later.” WorryControl Book:The Thing with Feathers Source: The Thing with Feathers
“I strain at my too-tight shell, my hermit crab body preparing to molt, ready to shed this skin in favor of a larger shell that will accommodate my new growth. It's time to head out into the aquarium unprotected in search of a better fit, time to quit burrowing down into the same old sand and hiding from the world.” GrowthMetaphors Book:The Thing with Feathers Source: The Thing with Feathers
“When the water gets deep and the current strong, you have to swim. Promise me, you’ll swim.” MetaphorSwim Book:The Thing with Feathers Source: The Thing with Feathers
“I inhale, basking in the moment. The world is full of opportunity, like the open sea. My heart is light—lighter than it’s been in ages—floating on a wave of possibility.” OpportunityPossibilityMetaphorsSimilesBasking In The Moment Book:The Thing with Feathers Source: The Thing with Feathers