"Hope and faith are different. Whereas faith is self-affirming and acceptance of life as it is, hope involves a dissatisfaction with self and present circumstance, and is dependent upon external events or people to provide change. People hope that life will be different, or better, or fuller; their hoping involves a lack of acceptance and a thrust ( Read more... )

i have come to the conclusion that the people i am going to value most in my life, the people i will respect most, and work hardest to build lasting friendships with, are those who are working toward a high degree of self-awareness. they are the people who will understand their needs and wants (and the difference between the two), and who are brave ( Read more... )