“As I've gotten older and realised that society's expectations are only as firm as we allow them to be, I've discovered that allowing myself to unmask and be my authentic autistic self--stims and all--has unleashed more ability than I ever had when I was locking myself away.”
Source: Different, Not Less: A Neurodivergent's Guide to Embracing Your True Self and Finding Your Happily Ever After
“Behind our shame is our pain, and behind the pain is the precious, innocent child that deserves love.”
Source: Heartfullness: 52 Ways to Open to More Love
“Either I must be accepted as I am, or I must be brave enough to grow — knowing it may cost me my place among others.”
Source: COMİNG BACK TO YOURSELF: THE PATH TO COPİNG AND RESİLİENCE
“So, what kind of things do you like?" Sidney asked.
"Well, I love to dance and sing like my momma. I like trying new things. I like helping people. I like it when boys think I'm intimidating, which they should. But I also know I'm still young, so I'm giving myself space to learn all the things I like. And not being hard on myself for not being what somebody else wants. That's all. Trusting my instincts. Never making myself small for other people. And no judgment."
"That sounds perfect."
"Not perfect. In progress.”
Source: Sky Full of Elephants
“Laughing at yourself turns shame into play, mistakes into stories, and awkwardness into authenticity.”
“Before you climb those mountains, do not forget to pray for His light to guide you along the way.”
Source: Coming to Grips with the Mountains and Valleys of This World
“In the council of gods that is your mind, you don’t find lasting peace by banishing or killing off any member of the council, but by integrating them so that each has a valued voice in the discussion.”
Source: The Council of Gods
“I wasn’t distrustful.
I wasn’t cautious.
I was naive.
I was stupidly optimistic.
I was the kinda guy who’d attach himself to a phone pole if he thought it looked at him twice.
I was bound to make mistakes, lots of them.
But that was okay.
Because Prudence liked me anyway.
I liked me anyway.
He’d taught me that.”
Source: Possess Me! - I Want You To
“When we understand and accept who we are, we can align our actions with our values, cultivate inner calm and contentment, and tune up the lyre of happiness. (“When is Happiness?”)”
“Love is not about perfection, but about embracing each other's imperfections with patience and grace.”
Source: Beyond the Bouquet: A Symphony of Love in Fifty Movements