Erica Goros

A book is simply a snap shot of the full story.

Thank God I have seen an orange sky with purple clouds. How easy it is to forget that we have the privilege of living in God's art gallery.

Thank God I have seen an orange sky with purple clouds.

Perhaps gratitude and love are one and the same.

I'm of the age and immaturity level that I cannot give you my respect solely because you are older or ranked higher on an imaginary totem pole. I give you my respect because of your actions.

The Lord has put more hardships atop the shoulders of my neighbors _ more than I can even fathom coping with. I will strive to find a way to turn pity into admiration, for what use is it to send pity back at the world. Admiration and awe are much more helpful, especially when I find myself feeling like a victim for being stuck in traffic or losing my favorite sweater. Perspective is a blessing.

My acupuncturist once told me that it doesn't have to hurt to work. She might have meant the needles, but I think she really meant love.

If your blade were as sharp as your tongue, you'd have sliced me through years ago.

Humility and shame have been confused. Humility is knowing that you know nothing for sure and shame is someone having to tell you.