15 Quotes & Sayings By Ana Ortega

Ana Ortega is a writer and editor from Madrid. She has been writing since 2003 and now authors for several publications including Cosmopolitan.com, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, El País, El Mundo, and The Telegraph. Ana Ortega studied Philosophy at the Complutense University of Madrid and now lives in London where she writes for Harper's Bazaar and occasionally teaches journalism courses.

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Have you ever been by yourself with no distractions? No radio, no TV, no internet, no mobile. Have you every been yourself in complete and utter silence? With no expectations and nothing else to do? Silence heals. Ana Ortega
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Technology offers great communication tools. Social media helps make connections. And, heart to heart conversations take place face to face and not over email, Whatsup, Facebook or Twitter. Don't be deceived. Ana Ortega
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Some say that "there is no such thing as free lunch". And, I ask, why not? The joy of giving without expecting anything in return from a particular source is simply magic. Ana Ortega
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Last weekend, grandad and I sat on the porch in silence at sunset. We admired the grapes hanging on the vines. Time passed and it did not matter. That moment was precious, that moment was to be cherished. That moment was a healer. That moment was rich, comfortable and words were unneeded. We had each other sitting side by side and the luxury of a moment lived in its full presence. That is all that mattered. The best things in life are really free. Ana Ortega
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Learn to love and you will learn to live. Ana Ortega
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I want you to smile. I want you to truly smile today. Realize that right now you are where you need to be. And, there is no need to rush. You are on-time, you always have been and you will always be. Please keep smiling. Ana Ortega
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Find the joy in your everyday situations. You have the choice, you always did and you will always do. Thrive. Ana Ortega
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We get attached to people, a job, material things and a certain state of being. And, when something around us changes we suffer. Release the need to control people, release the believe there is only one job you can do, release the need to accumulate material things, welcome the unknown and set yourself free. Ana Ortega
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Life can be like a roller coaster with its ups and downs. What matters is whether you are keeping your eyes open or closed during the ride and who is next to you. Ana Ortega
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Silence nurtures the soul, relaxes the body temple and gives us the strength we need in moments of uncertainty. Welcome it. Ana Ortega
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Whatever is what you are creating is what creates you. Ana Ortega
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I do not know about you. But, I prefer a life spent making mistakes than a life making none. Ana Ortega
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You can trust your gut instinct. Always. Ana Ortega
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When life hurts, have a date with your feelings. Breath and let the magic begin! Ana Ortega