Case Kenny Quotes

When we got to the marina we saw this beautiful boat named Tara waiting for us. Fredo, Carin, Ryan, Dan, Kenny, Allison, my mom, and me were all together to enjoy that extraordinary day. As the boat pulled away from the city, its skyline vanished into the horizon. The captain took us to this area where we sailed through caves and lush hilly landscapes. All of a sudden, the captain pushed the throttle all the way down and we started bombing across the water like we were in a James Bond movie. Everyone's hair was blowing all over the place, especially the girls'. Of course, mine was perfect (ha,ha), but theirs ended up looking like the worst case of bed head I've seen! It was so funny.

Life is better when you surround yourself with people whose kindness isn't a strategy, it's a way of life.

Life isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being so ridiculously passionate that people think you’re a little crazy.

And now an hour, maybe, has passed. And they are both drunk: Kenny fairly, George very. But George is drunk in a good way, and one that he seldom achieves. He tries to describe to himself what this kind of drunkenness is like. Well - to put it very crudely - it's like Plato; it's a dialogue. A dialogue between two people. Yes, but not a Platonic dialogue in the hair-splitting, word-twisting, one-up-to-me sense; not a mock-humble bitching match; not a debate on some dreary set theme. You can talk about anything and change the subject as often as you like. In fact, what really matters is not what you talk about, but the being together in this particular relationship. George can't imagine having a dialogue of this kind with a woman, because women can only talk in terms of the personal. A man of his own age would do, if there was some sort of polarity: for instance, if he was a Negro. You and your dialogue-partner have to be somehow opposites. Why? Because you have to be symbolic figures - like, in this case, Youth and Age. Why do you have to be symbolic? Because the dialogue is by its nature impersonal. It's a symbolic encounter. It doesn't involve either party personally. That's why, in a dialogue, you can say absolutely anything. Even the closest confidence, the deadliest secret, comes out objectively as a mere metaphor or illustration which could never be used against you.

Creep" I said, cutting to the heart of the matter. - Stephanie "Gosh, I wonder who this could be." - Morelli "You lied to me. I knew it too. I knew right from the beginning, you jerk." Silence stretched taut between us, and I realized my accusation covered a lot of territory, so I narrowed the field. "I want to knew about this big secret case you're working on, and I want to know how it ties in to Kenny Mancuso and Moogey Bues." - Stephanie "Oh" Morelli said. "That lie " - Morelli "Well?" - Stephanie "I cant tell you anything about that lie" - Morelli -Two For The Dough

A secret to happiness is to be as weird as you like and the wrong people will leave the party but the right ones will join the dance.

Life is short. Be a vibrant disco ball of love and energy, not a dimmed light in the corner.

Too busy making my own sunshine to worry about the clouds.

I love a person who goes out of their way to reassure you because they know it quiets your anxiety.

Confidence isn’t loud. It’s a quiet glow that says, “I know who I am, and I'm good with it.

There’s magic in people who aren’t afraid to be a little weird, sometimes messy, but always real. They choose to shine their light instead of dimming it to fit in. These are the rare souls who bring sunshine with them wherever they go, and who can trip over their own feet and call it a dance. They’ve realized that a secret to living a life of joy is to embrace being a hot mess of happiness instead of trying to be perfect.

[I]nternalized experiences of selfhood are linked to autobiographical narratives, which are linked to biographies, legal testimonies, and medical case histories, which are linked to forms of therapy and theories of the subject. . .

To be bold is to humble yourself. To be bold is to embrace your intuition and what speaks to you on a deep level - even if what it tells you changes as you grow. It’s to tune out the noise and reinvent yourself in the face of pressure to remain the same or become something that is not authentic to you. To be bold is to be imperfect. To be bold is to surrender to the ebb and flow of life - both inside and out. To be bold is to embrace being imperfect and incomplete.

There's something so beautiful about people who have tasted bitterness but are still determined to savor the sweetness life has to offer. You can sense it in their presence. They have a sense of calm warmth and they refuse to let life take from them. I love these kinds of people - people who have stayed gentle in a world that tried to harden them. They've known darkness but still offer their light to others. Their kindness is real and genuine, never a tactic or a strategy.

Have you ever been called “too much?” Too ambitious? Too independent? Too sensitive? Too difficult? Too bold? Maybe you are “too much” but maybe that’s exactly who you’re supposed to be? Maybe the beauty of your life comes from what your “too muchness” gives you? That’s making music or art simply because you want to. It’s pursuing what makes you curious. It’s replacing “maybe” with “definitely.” It’s listening to other people’s stories, learning new cultures, and tasting new foods. It’s introducing yourself to new people and realizing your dreams aren’t unrealistic as you once thought. It’s opening your heart and letting new kinds of love in. It’s striving to be whole, not perfect. Life can be messy but being “too much” is what makes it a beautiful mess.

Be proud of healing your wounds instead of spreading the pain. Not everyone does that. Be proud of the kindness you offer without expecting anything in return. Not everyone does that. Be proud of sharing your sunshine with those who need it, even when you need it most. Not everyone does that. Be proud of holding onto your gentle spirit even when others see it as weakness. Not everyone does that. Be proud of your empathy that heals wounds instead of creating them. Not everyone does that. Be proud of feeling deeply in a world that can be indifferent. Not everyone does that. Be proud of your eagerness to see the good in others. Not everyone does that. Be proud of having oddities that bring color to the world and make life more interesting. Not everyone does that. Be proud of remaining true to yourself in a world that tries to shape you. Not everyone does that.

Gentile’s office in downtown Las Vegas, I got on the elevator and turned around and there was a TV camera. It was just the two of us in the little box, me and the man with the big machine on his shoulder. He was filming me as I stood there silent. “Turn the camera off,” I said. He didn’t. I tried to move away from him in the elevator, and somehow in the maneuvering he bumped my chin with the black plastic end of his machine and I snapped. I slugged him, or actually I slugged the camera. He turned it off. The maids case was like a county fair compared with the Silverman disappearance, which had happened in the media capital of the world. It had happened within blocks of the studios of the three major networks and the New York Times. The tabloids reveled in the rich narrative of the case, and Mom and Kenny became notorious throughout the Western Hemisphere. Most crimes are pedestrian and tawdry. Though each perpetrator has his own rap sheet and motivation and banged-up psyche, the crime blotter is very repetitive. A wife beater kills his wife. A crack addict uses a gun to get money for his habit. Liquor-store holdups, domestic abuse, drug dealer shoot-outs, DWIs, and so on. This one had a story line you could reduce to a movie pitch. Mother/Son Grifters Held in Millionaire’s Disappearance! My mother’s over-the-top persona, Kenny’s shady polish, and the ridiculous rumors of mother-son incest gave the media a narrative it couldn’t resist. Mom and Kenny were the smart, interesting, evil criminals with the elaborate, diabolical plan who exist in fiction and rarely in real life. The media landed on my life with elephant feet. I was under siege as soon as I returned to my office after my family’s excursion to Newport Beach. The deluge started at 10 A.M. on July 8, 1998. I kept a list in a drawer of the media outlets that called or dropped by our little one-story L-shaped office building on Decatur. It was a tabloid clusterfuck. Every network, newspaper, local news station, and wire service sent troops. Dateline and 20/20 competed to see who could get a Kimes segment on-air first. Dateline did two shows about Mom and Kenny. I developed a strategy for dealing with reporters. My unusual training in the media arts as the son of Sante, and as a de facto paralegal in the maids case, meant that I had a better idea of how to deal with reporters than my staff did. They might find it exciting that someone wanted to talk to them, and forget to stop at “No comment.” I knew better. So I hid from the camera crews in a back room, so there’d be no pictures, and I handled the calls myself. I told my secretary not to bother asking who was on the line and to transfer all comers back to me. I would get the name and affiliation of the reporter, write down the info on my roster, and

Life is better when you surround yourself with people whose kindness isn’t a strategy, it’s a way of life.

I'm a firm believer that the kindness you put out into the world will always find its way back to you, multiplied. I'm a firm believer that when show up as your realest and most vibrant self… you don’t lose anybody, they lose you. I'm a firm believer that playing small doesn’t serve anyone. The world needs your wildest and most ambitious self. I'm a firm believer that if your gut says no, it’s your soul saving you a lot of trouble. I'm a firm believer that being a bit delusional is how you turn the life you imagine into the life you live. I'm a firm believer that the way people treat you is a reflection of how they feel about themselves, not you. I'm a firm believer that the oddballs are the ones who change the world while everyone else is busy fitting in. I'm a firm believer that if it requires you to shrink, rather than grow, it’s not for you.

It may be hard to see now, but you didn’t lose them, they lost you. It may be hard to see now, but you were never meant to fit into their small world. It may be hard to see now, but your best days are still ahead of you. It may be hard to see now, but that door closing was the universe’s way of saving you from mediocrity. It may be hard to see now, but this redirection is an upgrade. It may be hard to see now, but the love you gave will find its way back to you. It may be hard to see now, but the universe is about to open doors for you that you never knew existed. It may be hard to see now, but it's your turn to see your persistence finally pay off.

I have a theory that the more you love your beautiful little weirdo self, the more you’ll find people who love it too. I have a theory that the more audacity you have, the more life rewards you. I have a theory that the more you laugh at yourself, the sexier you become. I have a theory that if you can detach from wanting to be everyone’s cup of tea, you can do anything in life. I have a theory that the more ambitious you are, the luckier you get. I have a theory that the more you refuse to be subtle about what you want, the more the universe brings it to you. I have a theory that the more you let go of trying to be perfect, the more joy you inevitably find. I have a theory that the more you trust your intuition, the better your decisions turn out.

I’m at a stage in my life where I’m no longer waiting around for anything. Invites. Apologies. Permission. Approval. Closure. Perfect timing. I’m booking the flight. I’m saying YES and figuring it out as I go along. I’m exploring the city. Making the reservation. Buying the tickets. Clapping for myself. Giving myself the same love I’ve always given to others. I’m starting the party myself and letting everyone else catch up.

I've found so much peace in letting go of what didn’t work out because now I know I deserve better. I've found so much peace in accepting that the universe has better plans for me than I could’ve ever imagined. I've found so much peace in letting go of “supposed to be” timing and just flowing with life. I've found so much peace appreciating the role someone played in my story, without wanting a different ending. I've found so much peace saying NO without an apology and YES without regret. I've found so much peace in trusting my intuition, even when it goes against the grain. I've found so much peace in choosing myself, even when it means walking alone. I've found so much peace in celebrating endings as new beginnings.

There are corners of the world where your soul is already at home, waiting for you to arrive. The universe has a way of placing me exactly where I need to be. My dreams are not wishes, they’re promises waiting to be fulfilled. There’s a seat waiting for you at tables you haven’t even seen. May the warmth you offer others find its way back to you. When you see me winning, just know I earned every bit of it. Even in chaos, there’s a rhythm that leads me to joy.

Name a more iconic duo than you and your dedication to staying weird, real, and not worrying if it’s a bit too spicy for some. Name a more iconic duo than you and your faith that everything you want is on a mission to find you. Name a more iconic duo than you and your ability to detach from drama and save your energy for people who bring you peace. Name a more iconic duo than you and your ability to wing it like you planned it all along. Name a more iconic duo than you and your and your belief that tomorrow has something magical waiting for you. Name a more iconic duo than you and your instinct for trusting your intuition, even when it goes against the grain. Name a more iconic duo than you and your strength in choosing yourself, even if it means walking alone. Name a more iconic duo than you and your habit of bouncing back stronger, no matter how hard life tries to knock you down. Name a more iconic duo than you and your ability to laugh at your own mess while you figure it all out.

You can't dim someone who learned to shine in the dark.

rYou think love will always hurt, then you meet someone who makes it feel like healing. You think loyalty is extinct, then you meet someone who makes it clear you’re their first and only choice. You think every relationship comes with a side of anxiety, then you meet someone who feels like a deep breath. You think your honesty will push people away, then you meet someone who’s drawn to it. You think consistency is a myth, then you meet someone who still shows up as they promised from day one. You think love’s always one-sided, then you meet someone who matches your effort without hesitation. You think your independence is a turn-off, then you meet someone who loves you without wanting to control you. You think your ambition intimidates people, then you meet someone who treats your dreams like your destiny.

Think no more about it,” Jim assured them. “We have a charge account at Wimpy’s. Dad set it up for Honey and me in case of an emergency. We can fill up on hamburgers, French fried potatoes, and malts at least. Let’s go.

There’s a simplicity to life you unlock with the right person. Life takes on a new rhythm. Plans fall into place effortlessly. “Let’s book a flight and go?” “Wanna just go for a walk? “Look at that cool rock.” Inside jokes. Unhinged comments. Conversations about the future always include “we” and “us.” With the right person, life becomes beautifully simple, not in a mundane sense, but in a way that feels like coming home, or you’re building a new home wherever you go. You have a “Let's say yes and figure it out later” person in your life. It's the kind of simplicity where you don’t have to second-guess intentions or hide parts of yourself. Life becomes a series of YES moments… together. Simple.

One day the tables turn. You’re living your dream life, and those who said you couldn't are stuck in their own excuses. One day the tables turn. You wake up in a home you love, bought with the money they said you'd never make. One day the tables turn. You go from feeling like a backup plan to being someone's first and only choice. One day the tables turn. You’re leaving footprints around the world, and those who doubted you are still trapped in their comfort zones. One day the tables turn. You’re celebrated for your uniqueness, and those who mocked you are now trying to copy your style. One day the tables turn. You’re surrounded by genuine love, and those who played with your heart are left alone with their regret. One day the tables turn. You find true happiness, and those who once undermined your joy are stuck in their own discontent.

Life is better with someone who offers you certainty, not doubt. Life is better with someone who brings out your “let’s say yes and figure it out later” side. Life is better with someone who never stops dating you. Life is better with someone who sees your worth without needing reminders. Life is better with someone who makes your heart feel at home, not on edge. Life is better with someone who talks about the future because they want you in it. Life is better with someone who fills your days with laughter and your soul with light. Life is better with someone who helps you turns “What if?” into “Remember when?

You are worth every cent of what you’re asking for. I trust the flow of life to guide me to where I belong. Do Kind things and let the universe sort out the rest. Every shift in my path brings me closer to what’s meant for me. What I imagine now will be my reality soon. Letting go of what’s forced makes room for something better.

The universe said, "Make your own magic," and I listened.

You are living proof that the darkness you endure only makes your light shine brighter. You are living proof that brokenness can be the foundation for becoming unbreakable. You are living proof that life gets better when you decide “this is the last time I’ll let someone treat me this way.” You are living proof that kindness and strength can coexist within the same heart. You are living proof that when you show up as your most vibrant self… you don’t lose anybody, they lose you. You are living proof that the toughest chapters of life can lead to the most beautiful stories of reinvention. You are living proof that your past does not define you, it refines you. You are living proof that no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down, you can bounce back stronger.

How cool is it to realize you can be more than one thing in life? Go nuts - be a dog walker, CEO, author, yoga instructor, pastry chef, musician, ninja, astrologer, comedian, sommelier, artist, poet, photographer, tarot card reader, tour guide, film critic and a talk show host. Pick up a new storyline whenever you feel the itch and pursue more side quests. Life's too vast to confine yourself to one narrative.

Despite the times you loved deeply and got hurt in return, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength. Despite the times someone took you for granted, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength. Despite the times your loyalty and effort was not reciprocated, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength. Despite the times someone took advantage of your kindness, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength. Despite the times someone made you feel like you were too much, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength. Despite the times someone used you as a temporary fix, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength. Despite the times you stood alone in your darkest moments, here you are, still full of love. That’s strength.

All you need is a hint of audacity and the courage to dance with it and you can do anything in life. Reach out to that person you’ve always admired.. Say hi to that dog and strike up a conversation with its owner. Sign up for that class that has nothing to do with your career but everything to do with your passion. Trust those gut feelings that pull you toward the unknown, because sometimes the best things come from the most unexpected places. Follow passion, not expectation.

One thing about happy people? They're too busy being their most unbothered, hilarious, and hot selves to worry about other people’s opinions. One thing about happy people? They offer kindness without any agenda and let the universe handle the rest. One thing about happy people? They’ve learned to love their story, even when it was once a source of pain. One thing about happy people? They know that growth often looks more like subtraction than addition. One thing about happy people? They don’t rent space in their head to anyone who walks out of their life. One thing about happy people? They've upgraded from trying to "keep up" with others to setting their own pace. One thing about happy people? They prefer their own company over spending time with people who treat them as optional. One thing about happy people? They’d rather be a hot mess living life fully than perfect playing it safe. One thing about happy people? They fill their hearts with so much gratitude there's no room for negativity.

At the end of the day, it's the person who makes you feel like you’re exactly where you belong. It's the person who makes it clear you’re their first and only choice. It's the person whose love language is treating you right.

Redirection is an upgrade.

Shoutout to people whose kindness isn't a strategy, but a way of life.

The most beautiful people I’ve met could write novels about pain, but instead choose to live poems of hope.

Your time on Earth is limited. Don’t try to “age with grace” - age with mischief, audacity, and a good story to tell.

May you attract someone who makes your heart feel at home, not on edge. May you attract someone who’s so clear about their intentions you never have to play guessing games. May you attract someone who doesn't fumble what you bring to the table. May you attract someone who lights up at the mere mention of your name. May you attract someone who loves you with a depth that makes past heartbreak feel like a distant memory. May you attract someone who makes it clear you’re their first and only choice. May you attract someone who’s proud to call you theirs, no matter the audience. May you attract someone who treats you like you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to them.

I love a person who is kind because it’s genuinely who they are, not a switch they turn on for show.

I just want to be remembered for never hiding my true colors even if they didn’t match everyone else’s palette.

Please don’t forget how far you’ve come. Never forget the strength it took to rebuild yourself after everything fell apart. Never forget how many times you’ve healed your own heart. Never forget how much darkness you’ve overcome to radiate so much light. You’ve fought relentlessly to become who you are today. This is the chapter where it all comes together.

The most powerful person is someone who decides their self-worth is not a group decision.

10/10 recommend being your realest, weirdest, and hottest self instead of trying to be everyonés cup of tea.

10/10 recommend letting people lose you instead of begging them to choose you. 10/10 recommend seeing redirection as the universe’s way of saying, “something better is coming.” 10/10 recommend trusting your life’s timing instead of thinking you’re “too late.” 10/10 recommend walking away when your peace of mind is the price, not the reward. 10/10 recommend living your best life and letting the haters take notes. 10/10 recommend surrounding yourself with people who treat your ambitions like inevitable success stories. 10/10 recommend doing more of what makes your soul at peace, even if you have to do it alone.

No one knows the countless battles you fought alone to find so much peace within yourself.

May you attract someone who makes your heart feel at home, not on edge.

May you attract someone who’s so clear about their intentions you never have to play guessing games. May you attract someone who doesn't fumble what you bring to the table. May you attract someone who lights up at the mere mention of your name. May you attract someone who loves you with a depth that makes past heartbreak feel like a distant memory. May you attract someone who makes it clear you’re their first and only choice. May you attract someone who’s proud to call you theirs, no matter the audience. May you attract someone who treats you like you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to them.

The more audacity you have, the faster the universe aligns its stars in your favor.

You are not defined by the pain that tried to break you, but by the strength you found to write your own story.

May you attract someone who doesn't fumble what you bring to the table.

You are too full of life to dull your sunshine for those who prefer the dark.

Something I've noticed about happy people is they don't let anyone steal their joy. They're too busy creating their own sunshine to care about anyone else's negativity or opinions. They laugh at the drama, love without hesitation, and find happiness in the tiniest moments. Their joy is untouchable, and they've realized that the most powerful thing you can do in the face of those who try to rob you of it is to smile and keep dancing.

I love a person who brings sunshine with them into every room, even if others are filling it with darkness.

Too busy making my own sunshine to stress about the clouds.

Born to be a plot twist in a world of predictable stories.

Most people hide behind facades and play games to protect themselves. Being your weirdest, realest, and most vibrant self is a rare and beautiful act of courage. When you show up as the most radiant version of yourself, you don't lose anybody—they lose you. When you love fully and without limits, you don't lose anybody—they lose you.

The old me felt lost without a plus one to the party. The new me is the whole party. The old me would’ve settled for breadcrumbs. The new me wants the whole bakery. The old me wanted to be perfect. The new me celebrates the joy of being a beautiful mess. The old me was a whispered “maybe.” The new me is a shouted “yes.” Growth is beautiful.

I love a person who’s a mix of humor and heart - a person you can laugh with and lean on.

10/10 recommend celebrating how hot and funny you are instead of comparing yourself to others.

One person’s “I’m not sure what I want” is another person’s “I know I want you.” One person’s “let's hang out sometime” is another person’s “are you free Friday at 7?” One person’s “you’re overthinking it” is another person’s “let’s figure this out together.” One person’s “I’m not into labels” is another person’s “I’m proud to call you mine.” One person’s “you’re too much for me” is another person’s “I love everything about you.” One person’s “it’s not a big deal” is another person’s “I understand why this matters to you.” One person’s “I’m not the commitment type” is another person’s “I only want to be with you.

Life doesn't end when the story you were writing together becomes a solo narrative. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn't end when you have to tear down everything you’ve built and start over. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn't end when the person who swore they’d never hurt you becomes your deepest wound. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn’t end when you have to let go of what you thought you couldn’t live without. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn’t end when the person you once called your soulmate becomes a lesson. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn’t end when the future you planned gets rewritten. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn't end when the person who vowed to stay becomes a ghost. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn’t end when the love you poured into someone isn’t returned. That’s when better things fall into place. Life doesn’t end when what you thought was your destination turns out to be a detour. That’s when better things fall into place.

If wisdom is morally negotiable, Kenny’s killer might have a case for the wisdom of his act. Wisdom’s

Most people hide behind facades and play games to protect themselves. When you show up as your weirdest, realest, and most vibrant self, you’re never losing anyone, they’re losing you. Love fully, be weird, and let the chips fall where they may. The wrong people will leave the party, but the right ones will join the dance.

Sometimes people will call you "stubborn" for not compromising your values, or "intense" for pouring your heart into life. They might label you "too nice" because they can’t imagine kindness without an agenda. They’ll say you’re "difficult" for having your own thoughts or "unrealistic" because they’ve abandoned their own dreams and you haven't. If you want to upgrade your life, stop trying to make sense to everyone. The right people will crave your realness.

There’s magic in people who see redirection as the universe’s way of saying, “aim higher.

Me? Keeping it real, a bit weird, and not worrying if I’m everyone’s flavor? Yes, always. Me? Being completely delusional about what I want in life until it’s my reality? Yes, always. Me? Romanticizing my life because joy is where I choose to find it? Yes, always. Me? Being ridiculously optimistic about life even when the plot twists get wild? Yes, always. Me? Doing what brings my soul joy, even if I have to do it alone? Yes, always. Me? Trusting the flow of life to guide me to where I belong? Yes, always. Me? Letting people lose me instead of begging them to choose me? Yes, always. Me? Giving myself grace as I figure things out one step at a time? Yes, always.

I hope you know how beautiful it is that despite everything you’ve been through, you refuse to let it turn you cold. I hope you know you are worth every cent of what you’re asking for. I hope you know how rare it is that you healed your wounds instead of spreading the pain because not everyone does that. I hope you know that everything you want is already on its way to you. I hope you know the universe doesn’t give you dreams without the ability to make them real. I hope you know you’re worthy of the kind of love that feels like home, not just a place to stay. I hope you know you have the power to rewrite your story whenever you need to. I hope you know you deserve to be chosen first, not just when it’s convenient for someone else.

Sorry for being my realest and silliest self instead of trying to be everyone’s cup of tea. It will happen again. Sorry for being a little extra instead of trying to be just enough. It will happen again. Sorry for turning questionable decisions into great stories. It will happen again. Sorry for being silly and unfiltered instead of playing it cool. It will happen again. Sorry for having a lot of love to give and letting it overflow. It will happen again. Sorry for believing there are still good people left in the world. It will happen again. Sorry for prioritizing my mental health over people pleasing. It will happen again. Sorry for following my heart instead of the rules. It will happen again.

The thing about me is I get happier, funnier, and hotter every time I choose peace over someone else’s nonsense. The thing about me is I trust that what’s meant for me won’t ever miss me. The thing about me is I’m building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. The thing about me is I’d rather let people lose me than beg them to choose me. The thing about me is I’m committed to being delusional about what I want until it becomes my reality. The thing about me is I’m not available to be anyone’s maybe when I deserve to be a certainty. The thing about me is I don’t need a lot of people in my corner, just the right ones. The thing about me is I trust the flow of life to guide me to where I belong.

The entire point of life is to take chances on dreams that seem crazy to most but feel like destiny to you. The entire point of life is to make your belief in goodness so strong that joy gets drawn to your light. The entire point of life is to be the kind of happy that needs no explanation and is as loud or quiet as you want it to be. The entire point of life is to be just a little bit kinder than you need to be and trust the universe to take care of the rest. The entire point of life is to be too busy celebrating how hot and funny you are to compare yourself to others. The entire point of life is not to always know where you’re going, it’s to trust that you’ll end up where you belong. The entire point of life is to love yourself so fiercely that the world can’t help but love you back.

I don't mean to alarm anyone, but I’ve decided to be ridiculously optimistic and hopeful about life.

Attraction is the minimum. I want a love where the only thing more contagious than our laughter is our zest for life.

The goal is to create a life that, at its end, is bursting with stories, not "what ifs.

Your ability to be happy is not limited to what you achieve “on time.” Life isn’t about speed, it's about direction. Wouldn’t you say it’s better to wander in the RIGHT direction than to sprint in the WRONG one? To change your mind rather than to just do what’s expected of you?

Author John Koenig describes this term in his book, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, where he describes specific emotions or feelings that have no English words. [2] SONDER (noun): The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.

BOLD (adjective): fearless in embracing your honesty; refusing to allow society’s labels to define your worth; empowered by imperfection, simplicity, and forgiveness. To be bold is to question who you've been told to be, pressure to conform, and the timelines expected of you.  To be bold is to recognize you have work to do, but you’re still worthy of love, fulfillment, and rewarding experiences. To be bold is to find peace in being “lost in the right direction.” To be bold is to dismiss the labels society wants you to define yourself by - too sensitive, too honest, too quiet, too energetic, too intimidating, too ambitious, too independent, too loud, too difficult… To be bold is to decide you’re exactly who you're supposed to be.

Who you are shouldn’t be in a hiding place, but rather in a finding place.

Studies from all over the world offer proof positive: Free money works. Already, research has correlated unconditional cash disbursements with reductions in crime, child mortality, malnutrition, teenage pregnancy, and truancy, and with improved school performance, economic growth, and gender equality.13 “The big reason poor people are poor is because they don’t have enough money,” notes economist Charles Kenny, “and it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that giving them money is a great way to reduce that problem.”14 In their book Just Give Money to the Poor (2010), scholars at the University of Manchester furnish countless examples of cases where cash handouts with few or no strings attached

Puri found the walls bare, his secretary having put away all his accolades, including his signed and personalized Kenny G album cover

In my case, it is not my inability to walk or stand that disables me. Rather, I am disabled by the fact that buildings are structured with stairs, narrow hallways, and curbs,