Who knew why they waited, I thought, understanding that I, too, had it in me to wait. To expect change to come from outside, to concentrate on the task of meeting it, waiting to meet it, rather than going out and finding it.

Rachel Kushner
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This quote is a reminder to all of us to trust the process, to believe that change will happen. We can’t always control the outcome, but we can control how we react to challenge and opportunity.

Source: The Flamethrowers

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