Clutter and mess show us that life is being lived...Tidiness makes me think of held breath, of suspended animation... Perfectionism is a mean, frozen form of idealism, while messes are the artist's true friend. What people somehow forgot to mention when we were children was that we need to make messes in order to find out who we are and why we are here.
Anne LamottFrederick Buechner is one of my favorite writers. The Eyes of the Heart is beautiful and wise, full of insight, charm, and tenderness.
Anne LamottI'm human, you're human, let me greet your humanness. Let's be people together for a while.
Anne LamottSome people wanted to get rich or famous, but my friends and I wanted to get real. We wanted to get deep. (Also, I suppose, we wanted to get laid.)
Anne LamottDo you mind even a little that you are still addicted to people-pleasing, and are still putting everyone elseโs needs and laundry and career ahead of your creative, spiritual life? Giving all your life force away, to โhelpโ and impress. Well, your help is not helpful, and falls short.
Anne Lamott