“At the end of the day, I want to be proud of the way I loved, I want to be proud of the way I placed my heart into the hands of others. I want to be proud of the way I chose vulnerability, of the way I chose tenderness; how I never stopped choosing it no matter what my soul experienced at the hands of being the kind of human being who loved deeply in this world.”

“You have to believe that your ideas, and your hope, and your being, deserve to take up space.”

“Instead, love them without attachment. Love the lessons they taught you. Wish them well every single time you think about them.”


I've read this book exactly when I needed it. It stays true to its title - a gentle reminder. A gentle reminder that we exist, that we love, that we fear, that we cry, that we laugh, that we suffer, that we heal, that others leave scars and holes and memories in our hearts and that we also leave scars and holes and memories in other's hearts. That whatever we do in life, we need to do it with love - things, people, moments. Even though some pages were getting repetitive, I embraced it as reminders, reminders that we are still alive and the world can be a beautiful place, too.

af en toe repetetive maar dat is top want power of herhaling!! af en toe beetje lezen hier en daar, hele fijne gedichten/teksten/quotes.

This book feels like a much needed hug when going through a tough time. Read it slowly, few pages at a time and taking time to understand everything that's written.

repetitive ass book

Read this while in Iceland after graduating and it was just what I needed at the time

A solid 4 stars, even though I wish I had encountered it during moments of heartbreak when its soothing words would have been a profound comfort.

In my current state of mental well-being, where love and warmth surround me, the book doesn't precisely align with my immediate needs. However, its comforting power is undeniable. The words within are a gentle embrace, a reminder of self-love and healing that my past self would have profoundly appreciated.

While it may not be a book I currently require, I acknowledge its impact. Some passages linger, unexpectedly proving to be quotable in my life today.

This book is not one to let go, for we understand that healing is not a linear journey. It stands as a beacon for the tough and dark days, a testament to the enduring nature of its comforting words. A book that my past self would have clung to, and my present self recognizes as a steadfast companion for the inevitable challenges ahead. A timeless reminder that healing persists, even when the days are hard and dark.