being tender and open is beautiful. as a woman, i feel continually shhh’ed. too sensitive. too mushy. too wishy washy. blah blah. don’t let someone steal your tenderness. don’t allow the coldness and fear of others to tarnish your perfectly vulnerable beating heart. nothing is more powerful than allowing yourself to truly be affected by things. whether it’s a song, a stranger, a mountain, a rain drop, a tea kettle, an article, a sentence, a footstep, feel it all – look around you. all of this is for you. take it and have gratitude. give it and feel love.
— zooey deschanel
this reminds me so much of my beloved big blue eyed friend beth. she called me on friday night from the beautiful wedding reception of a close friend of hers - see above! 'don't you think everyone deserves to find true love jess' and 'isn't it amazingggggg' were just a couple of the things she gushed over the phone to me. she was hilarious and it was just what i needed at the time. she had mum and i in stitches of laughter. little did she know she was on loud speaker, making her all the more candid. although she may have had a champagne or two (or many!) this level of expression, passion and wonder is the norm for beth. she finds beauty in everything and takes the time to truly stop and smell the roses. and we all love her for it. she told me she frustrated her travelling companions in america because she took too long looking at the sites and wanting to take photos of every little detail. i think that's the best way to be. beth, you are a true inspiration to me and so many people in your life. i hope you know it, and i always say, never change. ♥
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