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“White folks watch us work and forget how long we're left alone in our heads. Working and waiting." I smiled. "If only they knew the danger in that.”

Book:James

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James

James is a fictional narrative that delves into the complexities of human nature, focusing on the protagonist's journey towards self-discovery and understanding. more

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Percival Everett

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“He didn’t believe in the future, only the present, and as our future, our years, had turned so relentlessly into identical presents, I understood him more. Eight years had passed, and I was still at war, cooking chickens, waiting to go home for good. Eight years of talking about the future, and seeing it, turn into the present. Years of thinking, ‘in another year, I’ll be doing something different,’ and in another year doing just the same. Future. Crossed out. That’s what the war does.”

War Waiting The Passion

Author:janette winterson

“As if nine long years of waiting for you wasn't enough, I still haven't learned to love anyone else but you.”

Love Waiting Pain Longing

Author:Sevolawi

“When God says you're chosen, stop waiting on people to agree with what Heaven already approved.”

God Waiting Chosen Approved Stop Approved By God

Author:Dr. Angela L. Hood

“Refuse to settle for counterfeit comfort! It’s not you hun! You’re a heavy weight and weak minded people understand, to be able to hold you, hurts. Why? Because they realize they don’t have the strength to carry someone such as yourself and that’s ok. There is someone with strength that will not fumble you but pray for the strength to match your weight.”

Love Waiting Self Love Standards Settling Relationship Goals

Author:Dr. Angela L. Hood

“Deputy Sheriff Cowboy Dashee, his good friend who had tagged along on this venture, complained endlessly about the waiting their jobs required. Chee didn’t mind. He had one of those minds in which curiosity is constantly renewed. Wherever he waited, Chee’s eyes wandered. They always found something that interested him.”

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Book:Talking God

Source: Talking God

“Spiritual maturity is when waiting no longer feels like punishment—it feels like preparation.”

Love Waiting Growth Acceptance Moving Forward Maturity

Author:Dr. Angela L. Hood

“It isn't necessarily easy. It isn't necessarily fun. But sometimes it's all you can do. Wait. Gracefully. Wait. With patience. Wait. Without making yourself and everyone else miserable and edgy while you do.”

Fun Waiting Relationships Grace Balance Letting Go Patience Boundaries Sustainability Waiting With Patience

Author:Shellen Lubin

“Next time you miss a flight, get stuck in traffic or find yourself waiting on hold for customer service, it can be a good time to hurry up and be patient. The sooner you’re patient, the easier your life will become. When you’re patient you can relax and enjoy the ride.”

Waiting Patience Patient Calm Calmness Wait Patience Quotes Waiting Quotes Calming The Mind Pace Of Life

Author:Steve Goodier

“Sometimes all you can do is wait. Sometimes you have to just keep your distance, let other people do what they have to do, figure things out for themselves. Sometimes all you can do is let things play out the way they need to.”

Waiting Relationships Acceptance Balance Discipline Letting Go Distance Boundaries Preparation Waiting With Patience

Author:Shellen Lubin

“The truth is I do love you. Admitting that means opening myself up to all that pain when you leave. After you realize this wasn’t love, but gratitude.”

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Book:The Drake House

Source: The Drake House

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