When we live our lives authentically, we discover our true place in the world for the first time.
Sarah Ban BreathnachOur deepest wishes are whispers of our authentic selves. We must learn to respect them. We must learn to listen.
Sarah Ban BreathnachThere are several occasions in the course of any woman's day when, without question, screaming is the appropriate response.
Sarah Ban BreathnachLavish love on every living being you meet. See how different you feel at the end of the day.
Sarah Ban BreathnachA nap is not to be confused with sleeping. We sleep to recharge our bodies. We nap to care for our souls. When we nap, we are resting our eyes while our imaginations soar. Getting ready for the next round. Sorting, sifting, separating the profound from the profane, the possible from the improbable. Rehearsing our acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize, our surprise on receiving the MacArthur genius award. This requires a prone position. If we're lucky, we might drift off, but we won't drift far. Just far enough to ransom our creativity from chaos.
Sarah Ban Breathnach