We criticize mothers for closeness. We criticize fathers for distance. How many of us have expected less from our fathers and appreciated what they gave us more? How many of us always let them off the hook?

Quote by Ellen Goodman

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I regard this novel as a work without redeeming social value, unless it can be...

I regard this novel as a work without redeeming social value, unless it can be...

The things we hate about ourselves aren't more real than things we like about ourselves.

The things we hate about ourselves aren't more real than things we like about ourselves.

In journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it...

In journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it...

Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds. The most powerful ones are...

Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds. The most powerful ones are...

There's a trick to the Graceful Exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when...

There's a trick to the Graceful Exit. It begins with the vision to recognize when...

Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work, driving through traffic in...

Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work, driving through traffic in...

In journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it...

In journalism, there has always been a tension between getting it first and getting it...

Values are not trendy items that are casually traded in.

Values are not trendy items that are casually traded in.

The things we hate about ourselves arent more real than things we like about ourselves.

The things we hate about ourselves arent more real than things we like about ourselves.

It's all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who...

It's all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who...

Something inside you emerges.an innate, indwelling peace, stillness, aliveness. It is the unconditioned, who you...

Something inside you emerges.an innate, indwelling peace, stillness, aliveness. It is the unconditioned, who you...

Dedicate yourself to Love. Decide to let Love be your intention, your purpose, and your...

Dedicate yourself to Love. Decide to let Love be your intention, your purpose, and your...

I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man.

I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man.

No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special,...

No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special,...

There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common...

There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common...

Find the love you seek, by first finding the love within yourself. Learn to rest...

Find the love you seek, by first finding the love within yourself. Learn to rest...

The love you seek is seeking you at this moment.

The love you seek is seeking you at this moment.

What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.

What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.