“It is only in fiction that the protagonist moves in a single minded, one point focus, screening out everything that isn't related to the plot. Real people have to deal with the Myrtles of this world, who have sciatica and… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
The healing that can grow out of the simple act of telling our stories is often quite remarkable. Even more remarkably, this healing is not just our own healing, it is the healing of all women. That's why, as we tell our stories to ourselves, it is also important to share them with others. This sharing brings a sense of… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share
“if we are aiming to be genuinely self-reliant, we must learn to embrace uncertainty and anxiety. If we fail, there will be nothing to… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
“So the badger poked up the fire, poured himself another cup of tea, and went back to the History to read the curious story of the Fern Vale dwelves, a story (he suspected) that was mostly unknown to the Big Folk. Of course, that sort of thing wasn't at all unusual, for although the human residents of the Land between… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share
“Grown up at last and required to live all day long in the real world, it now seemed to Beatrix that imaginary fairies were of a great deal more use than real ones. And I think we must agree with her on that score. It is undeniably true that the imagination is far more powerful than knowledge, and that it… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share
“Maude regards the ones who don't make it as her own personal failures. "I guess I didn't put enough emphasis on 'until death do you part,'" she says sourly, whenever she hears about the latest divorce. "Sad to say, but some are in it just for the good times. Married folks, they gotta be like that cat's claw acacia I've… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share
Our stories arise from our hearts and our souls. In this sense, telling our stories becomes a sacred gesture, opening a clear way to… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
The worst thing about talk ... is that there's no way to lay it to rest. Every fresh breeze brings a new speculation. — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
Gratitude is the richest, most joyful feeling humans are privileged to experience. — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
Does that mean you're prepared to deal with whatever turns up? People aren't sometimes. When they learn the real truth, they're all of a… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
We are the only ones who can tell our stories because we are the only ones who have lived them. — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image
I am often surprised when I think to count my graces, for the more I count, the more there seem to be. And if… — Susan Wittig Albert Copy Share Image