You keep editing old chapters when the universe is handing you a blank page. Close the book. Start fresh

Love isn’t about finding the perfect person. It’s about seeing an imperfect person perfectly.

There are few things better in this world

Start by finding a relaxation technique that works for you. This could be meditation, yoga, walking outdoors, listening to music, reading, taking a bath, or any combination of these. When planning your daily routine, find a regular time for rest.

Without adequate, high-quality sleep, our bodies and minds cannot function properly. In the short term, even one or two nights of poor sleep can affect your memory, judgment, and reaction time.

We can’t possibly do everything we commit to, and we certainly wouldn’t be able to enjoy it if we tried to do it all. Accept that you can’t do everything, understand that you want to do the things that are important to you, and try to let go of the less important commitments.

If you don’t lick the spoon, you’re not really cooking.

We laugh so hard because we’ve cried so much.

“I've never stopped; I simply forgot that I love you. However, every time I look at you I'm reminded of how I can never stop loving you.” ― Hafsa Shah

“I believe in love at first sight… But it’s not the first moment you lay eyes on a person, it’s the moment you first see the person they truly are.” ― Ranata Suzuki

We can choose to be happy every day of our lives, rather than fantasizing about being happy someday. Stop saying, "One day, when I achieve X or do Y, I'll be happy." Instead, start choosing happiness now—in every moment—regardless of what's happening in your life.

“The hardest thing is love, with no expiration date, no qualifiers, no safety net. Love that demands acceptance of all the things I cannot change. Love that doesn’t follow a plan.” ― Julia Whelan, My Oxford Year