I lose my love of writing when I start thinking of it as grasping at strings toward success. I put too much pressure on myself to create this meticulous business when really, it's an art. I always revert back to thinking about revenues when I feel so deeply saddened by the idea that my life will not amount to anything. I just want to be able to provide and take care of the people I care about. I don't want them or myself to worry about the material aspects of life. I want to cover it all so that they are able to cover all their dreams and aspirations.  

The less you focus on your outward appearance, the happier you are with yourself. The less often you are entranced by a lake that can drown you. 

To feel both ashamed and liberated by your To be both elated and sad that the weight you carry no longer holds you down. To be hopeful and give up at the same time. 

I always feel like people can't talk to me. Sometimes it takes a toll on me because I try to overanalyze myself and my surroundings. I think about what I said or failed to say. I think a big part of why I try to keep to myself is just that I think I make other people uncomfortable.

That's just how it goes with me; I never stick to things that don't spark joy for me.