I’ve heard it said that every day you need half an hour of quiet time for yourself, or your Self, unless you’re incredibly busy and stressed, in which case you need an hour. I promise you, it is there. Fight tooth and nail to find time, to make it. It is our true wealth, this moment, this hour, this day.
Anne LamottI like to read away as much of the afternoon as possible, until real life rears its ugly head.
Anne LamottThat thing you had to force yourself to do-the actual act of writing-turns out to be the best part.
Anne LamottI like the desert for short periods of time, from inside a car, with the windows rolled up, and the doors locked. I prefer beach resorts with room service.
Anne LamottThese days cry out, as never before, for us to pay attention, so we can move through them and get our joy and pride back.
Anne LamottWhen he sees little kids sitting in the backseat of cars, in those little car seats that have steering wheels, with grim expressions of concentration on their faces, clearly convinced that their efforts are causing the car to do whatever it is doing, he thinks of himself and his relationship with God: God who drives along silently, gently amused, in the real driver's seat.
Anne Lamott