Love, White Shadow

There are thousands of paths. They all lead nowhere. You must ask yourself one question: ‘Does this path have a heart?’ If it does, the path is good. If it doesn’t, it is of no use.

Reminder to take the path with a heart, in the words of Carlos Castaneda’s “Don Juan.” Love, Nik

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Cities force us to interact with strangers and with the strange. They pry the mind open. And that is why they are the idea that has unleashed so many of our new ideas.

Quote by Jonah Lehrer from his book, Imagine: How Creativity Works. I think all of the LWS girls live in/near pretty sizable cities, no? Love, Nik

Nice thought for the day. Reflect, but don’t dwell on the past. Love, Nik

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What a nice, reassuring fact to remember when wanting to make big changes or start something new later in life. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks, eh? Love, Nik

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Be Gentle on Yourself

Dreary days encourage me to plan, plan, plan! My calendar just got a total facelift and is now filled with recipes to try on designated days of the week and therapy ideas for the kiddos. As I was going through my recipe binder that has been schlepped from Wisconsin —> DC —> Virginia —> Texas —> California, I found the following quote that a friend wrote down for me while I was studying abroad in South Africa that I absolutely love. I think Anne Lamott can do no wrong (similar to how I feel about Alice Waters and the Smitten Kitchen gal- seriously. solid. ladies), and this quote is awesome. Do you agree? I love the “be gentle on yourself” undertones. -AI

“Of course there will always be more you could do, but you have to remind yourself that perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor.” -Anne Lamott

This is usually my mantra on Friday nights. After a long week, there is nothing better than throwing on comfy pants and having a chill night in. Love, Nik

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Amy. Adorbs. ~LP

Comforting words for when I feel stuck in a rut. Thanks, Ira. Love, Nik

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Whoever designed this is crazy. Can I go back to sleep now? Love, Nik

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Ooof, I feel like I need to bake this for people I’ve come into contact with lately. (Sorry, Amanda.) I’ve been unnecessarily on edge lately and think I need to take a cue from LP and do some more yoga. So, please accept this virtual cake if I’ve been sassy lately… Love, Nik