friday quotation

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 to allow yourself to 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
(P.S. This picture of me with my two girl cousins before Gran's funeral seemed like an appropriate one to attach here as Gran was such a strong, beautiful woman.  We hope to continue to make you proud, Gran!)