"There are people who managed to get through their worst moments thanks to a dog that insisted on going out for walks or a cat that never stopped lying down beside them. They aren't pets, they're family.” ~Rebecca Hart

"What a privilege it is to carry heavy shopping bags, to have clean clothes, to slip into freshly made sheets, and to sit down to a meal you love. What a privilege it is to laugh, to love, to be held, to feel safe, to have choice and to start again.” ~Sophie Harvey

"I recently learned something called the 'borrowed people' theory, and it changed how I see every relationship in my life. We move through life assuming there will be more time, more calls, more dinners, more 'someday.' But the truth is, no one is ours to keep. Everyone is borrowed. And 'someday' isn’t promised. So while you still have the chance—be present, be intentional, say what you mean and love fully.” ~Jamie Villamor

"Marry someone whose character you admire. Because nothing will take a greater toll on your happiness than waking up every day next to someone whose actions tell you they have no integrity, avoid accountability, and have no real desire to grow.” ~Jillian Turecki