— August Poetry

“Does your heart beat faster
When you know I think of you?”

— Haruki Murakami

If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.”

— Roberto Bolaño, 2666

“Reading is like thinking, like praying, like talking to a friend, like expressing your ideas, like listening to other people’s ideas, like listening to music, like looking at the view, like taking a walk on the beach.”

Be Yourself – Some Key Differentiators

Attitude. Be enthusiastic. Be positive. Be engaging. Be passionate. An upbeat, professional attitude stands out. No matter what the workday brings, it’s important to show that you can stay confident and upbeat. People generally enjoy working with other people who are pleasant, encouraging, and constructive, rather than complaining, negative, rude and destructive.

Engagement. Be friendly. Let your personality show through. Be approachable. Build relationships and trust. Engage others and show a genuine interest in their lives, and their thoughts. Find a mentor to help you get to know people. A knowledgeable, connected mentor can be a huge resource to help you build relationships and connects with others in your field.

— William Phelps

“The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts. Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world. And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others.”

i've been thinking and ....

— C.G. Jung

“Sensation tell us a thing is.
Thinking tell us what it is this thing is.
Feeling tells us what this thing is to us”

— Winona Ryder

“I think too much. I think ahead. I think behind. I think sideways. I think it all. If it exists, I’ve f**king thought of it.”

Somewhere, there’s someone

“Somewhere, there’s someone who dreams of your smile, and finds in your presence that life is worth while, so when you’re lonely, remember it’s true, somebody somewhere is thinking of you.”

~Albert Einstein

"The thinking that has gotten us to where we are will be insufficient to solve the problems created in getting us here."

You’ll Be On Your Own

You aren’t handsome I know
But there’s something with you
Felt like I just came home
The first time I laid eyes on you
It all makes perfect sense
We all know except for you
You would never have guessed it
But this evening I’ll be thinking 
of you again.

— C.S. Lewis

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.”

when you're alone do you...

think of me?

You will be the answer,

i don't know. I just feel like I should just stop thinking about it, you know, but i can't.

i am thinking of you.

When you're thinking about how much you miss me and I am completely fine.

Yes, I'm thinking about you.

I can't stop thinking about him.

you have to stop thinking so much

Sometimes, 

you have to 

stop thinking 

so much 

and just go 

where 

your 

heart 

takes 

you.