“The idea for each of the stories in this book came in a moment of belief and was written in a burst of faith, happiness, and optimism. Those positive feelings have their dark analogues, however, and the fear of failure is a long way from the worst of them. The worst - for me, at least - is the gnawing speculation that I may have already said everything that I have to say, and am now only listening to the steady quacking of my own voice because the silence when it stops is just too spooky.” WayWritingMayLongSaidBookIdeasMomentsStoriesFeelingsBeliefVoiceDarkMy OwnSilenceWrittenWorstListeningOptimismSteadySpeculationLong WayFear Of FailureSpookyAnaloguePositive Feelings Book:Nightmares & Dreamscapes Source: Nightmares & Dreamscapes
“There's a connection that's hard to explain. It's the feeling I get when I see someone shuffle up to meet me, or say something, and I can instantly tell by the cant of their head or by the movement of their arms -- and these are people who aren't even full-blown symptomatic -- that they're one of us. And the look they give me, it's not just gratitude -- I don't care about the gratitude -- but solidarity. And shared optimism. And a resiliency that just makes me think we're doing the right thing, and that this truly is a community.” PeopleThinkingGivingLooksI CanHardFeelingsCareCommunityMovementArmsGratitudeConnectionsOptimismGive MeDon't CareI Don't CareRight ThingSolidarityCantDoing The Right ThingResiliencyShuffle Author:Michael J. Fox
“To determine whether or not you have the ingredients to be charismatic, answer the following questions: What are your real feelings about who you are? What do you believe in? Do you have goals or a mission in life? Do you project optimism? Do others turn to you for leadership? Noncharismatic people spend their lives auditioning for others and hoping they'll be accepted. Charismatic people don't doubt their ability to add value to a situation, so they move forward with their mission.” PeopleBelieveRealFeelingsMovingValuesTurnsGoalAbilityAnswersSituationDoubtProjectsOptimismWho You AreAddDetermineFollowingMissionsAcceptedMoving ForwardIngredientsCharismaticMissions In LifeReal Feelings Book:You Are the Message: Getting What You Want by Being Who You Are Source: You Are the Message: Getting What You Want by Being Who You Are