she wanted to dance with someone who would embrace her in the way she dreamed of since adolescence.

How does light enter a house? If the windows are open. How does light enter a human? If the door of love is open.

Surrendering completely to love, be it human or divine, means giving up everything, including our own well-being or our ability to make decisions. It means loving in the deepest sense of the word. The truth is that we don't want to be saved in the way God has chosen; we want to keep absolute control over our every step, to be fully conscious of our decisions, to be capable of choosing the object of our devotion.

I don't try to control my days.

Love is not a habit, a commitment, or a debt. It isn't what romantic songs tell us it is - love simply is.

He celebrates yesterday's victory in order to gain more strength for tomorrow's battle.

Life is absolutely insane. Yes, life is insane but the great wisdom lies in choosing your insanity wisely.