Becoming a writer is about becoming conscious. When you're conscious and writing from a place of insight and simplicity and real caring about the truth, you have the ability to throw the lights on for your reader. He or she will recognize his or her life and truth in what you say, in the pictures you have painted, and this decreases the terrible sense of isolation that we have all had too much of.
Anne LamottPrayer means that, in some unique way, we believe we're invited into a relationship with someone who hears us when we speak in silence.
Anne LamottFaith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, and letting it be there until some light returns.
Anne LamottMy idea of absolute happiness is to be in bed on a rainy day, with my blankie, my cat, and my dog.
Anne Lamott