There is no one story that will replace the American dream, but storieslike this one–and there are thousands–can inform the myth or mythswe create for building and preserving the next culture. In order to do so, however, we must recognize that we cannot live without myth, for it is anessential part of our humanity. If we attempt to do so–given the fact thatsomething in us needs myth–wewill only create more myths that echothe American dream–with themes of heroism, greed, entitlement, narcissism, exploitation, exceptionalism, and myriad abuses of power. How we prepare for and navigate collapse will provide the raw materials for the myths we make and will live by in a postindustrial world. . Carolyn Baker
I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
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Marilyn Monroe
You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.
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William W. Purkey
You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.
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Dr. Seuss
A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
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Elbert Hubbard
Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
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More Quotes By Carolyn Baker
My soul sees its equal in you.
Shazi, I prefer the color blue to any other. The scent of lilacs in your hair is a source of constant torment. I despise figs. Lastly, I will never forget, all the days of my life, the memories of last night– For nothing, not the...
You honestly expect me to breathe in a world without air?
Love is–a shade of what I feel.
Get up, Shahrzad al- Khayzuran. You kneel before no one. Least of all me.
