Beth Kephart on falling
Beth Kephart10 quotes“Have you ever watched a leaf leave a tree? It falls upward first, and then it drifts toward the ground, just as I find myself drifting towards you.”
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Don’t you be so nice to me; I fall in love so easily.
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Ajahn ChahAjahn Chah If I ever fall in love again, I would like it if it were a slightly cold guy.
Ai YazawaAi Yazawa At that time I told myself that I didn’t want to fall in love ever again. But that night while praying for your happiness Nana.
Ai YazawaAi Yazawa Nut I came to this point. without realising my attitude and actions. It’s like I am slowing falling into a valley. I wonder where I’m standing now.
Ai YazawaAi Yazawa Stop rushing me. I want to take my time falling in love with you.
Ai YazawaAi Yazawa Cessation of struggle is like free falling through space without a care in the world.
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