If you’re in a long distance relationship, you know it’s not easy.
You can only convey so much over phone lines, emails, text messages, and even video chats.
One way to soothe the pain of not knowing what your beloved is going through and not being there to help is to find ways to express and strengthen the bond between you.
And one way to do that is to find and share long distance relationship quotes that capture the unique challenges and strengths of that bond.
Caffeine can only do so much to brighten your day when you’re feeling beat down and overwhelmed.
Often, it’s the words of a fellow human that help you turn the day around by inviting you to slow down and savor the present.
It’s a bonus that the encouraging quotes in this article help you do just that without charging you a cent.
Just being more mindful of the present moment and of your own emotions, thoughts, and sensations is more powerfully awakening than any stimulant (but without the jitters).
Are you thirsty, yet?
(I couldn’t even type this title without stopping to get a glass of water.)
Whether you’re drinking it, soaking in it, or letting its waves wash over your feet, water is the driving force of life itself.
And you love it — even if, for now, it’s disguised as your favorite caffeinated drink.
So, why not take a moment to enjoy some soothing water quotes.
Relax, and allow the words to flow through you, refresh you, and remind you of what you can’t live without.
Oh those lovely little beings . . . grandchildren.
When you had your own children, you wondered if your heart could ever be any fuller with love.
But now your children have kids of their own, and you know a new kind of love that you never anticipated.
You get all of the benefits of parenting (hugs, sloppy kisses, sweet smiles, fun outings) without many of the drawbacks (dirty diapers, anyone?).
It's hard to put into words how wonderful it is to be a grandparent.
What do you say about grandchildren that captures the magic of your special relationship?
Fortunately, we've got you covered with some of the best grandkids quotes you'll ever read.
Here are 37 quotes that reinforce how grandchildren are a blessing that make your life so much richer.
All too often, we’re taught harmful ideas about what it means to be courageous.
We’re taught that courage means bulldozing our way through life without any regard for others, and that courage and compassion are mutually exclusive.
But Brene Brown aims to change all that.
As a research professor at the University of Houston, she knows a thing or two — and by “a thing or two,” we mean “a couple of decades worth of research” — about empathy, shame, and vulnerability.
She’s authored a number of books, given a number of talks, and actually walked the talk on the above subjects.
Below are some of her most memorable quotes.