…on your willingness to acquire knowledge about hidden parts of yourself…

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P1050116I have been reading a book recommended to me by a friend, and I want to recommend it to you.

“Marriage is a psychological and spiritual journey that begins in the ecstasy of attraction, meanders through a rocky stretch of self-discovery, and culminates in the creation of an intimate, joyful, lifelong union. Whether or not you realize the full potential of this vision depends not on your ability to attract the perfect mate, but on your willingness to acquire knowledge about hidden parts of yourself.” (Harville Hendrix, Getting the Love You Want)

The thought strikes me that a “willingness to acquire knowledge about hidden parts of yourself” is what is required for any journey, including writing a novel.

The photograph is of my girls in San Francisco.

 

Getting Lost Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

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P1040277“Deep in the forest there’s an unexpected clearing that can be reached only by someone who has lost his way.” -Tomas Transtromer

Oh, Brother

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Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that. -Ally Condie, Matched

I found this quote this morning and tucked it into my Christmas letter. Obviously, I was thinking of my kids, but then I remembered the wonderful weekend at Leavenworth in September with my husband’s family. The featured photo is of my dad with his older brothers, circa 1938, but ain’t none of us getting any younger.

So, in the midst of all the holiday bustle, that’s what I want to write about today.

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