“When tough times come, it is particularly important to offset them with much gentle softness.” —Vera Nazarian “Be soft, don’t let the world make you hard. Be gentle, don’t let the people make you difficult. Be kind, don’t let the realities of life steal your sweetness and make you heartless.” — Nurudeen Ushawu * * … More Softness
but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.” — Buddha * * * Season’s last hydrangea, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
and not felt like getting back up, but you have to, no matter how difficult it is.” — Charlie Hunnam “Everybody has fallen down or been disappointed in love. Where you truly shine is when you get back up.” — Sherry Argov * * * Photos by Mary O’Connor © … More “Everybody, at some point in their life, has fallen down
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 