“We didn't come [to this life] only for the sunny days, the lollipops and roses! We also came for the silky dark nights, and the moonlight and the stars. We came for the soft veils of fog in the early mornings, and the rain painting circles in the pond... the hailstorms and the thunderclaps.” ContrastFinding JoyAbeforumFinding BeautyFinding Joy In The JourneyFinding Beauty In The WorldFinding Joy In The Little Things Author:Elke Heinrich
“Most middle-aged men want a younger woman as a partner. [...] Men could train their eyes to appreciate the beauty in older faces and bodies like I did – it would help if we saw more older women in the media, your sense of beauty adjusts with constant exposure — but I don't think men are willing to put in that kind of effort.” Beautiful WomenOlder Men Younger WomenFinding BeautyDating In Older AgeSense Of Beauty Book:To Throw Away Unopened Source: To Throw Away Unopened
“Everyone deserves to find that thing that cracks them open and softens them enough to see the beauty in the world.” Finding BeautyEveryone Deserves To See BeautySeeing Beauty In The World Book:Alive Day: A Memoir Source: Alive Day: A Memoir
“He [MacThomas Pockets] leaned his head back. Chose his words. 'In my line of work, I've bet people. All kinds. All walks. Some up. Some down. One thing is true of all of us: nobody has their stuff together. Not presidents. Nor paupers. Not soldiers. Not actors.' He glanced at her [Maybe Joe Sue]. 'We are all a mess. And no amount of money, and no amount of drugs, changes that. When you're broken, life is about finding the beauty in the mess. And then holding on for dear life. And there's no shame in that. Provided we're honest about it.” Finding BeautyMessy Lives Book:The Last Exchange Source: The Last Exchange