“Empty Spaces:After his father died he carried his life more gently & left an empty space for the birds & other creatures.”

“I was waiting for the longest time, she said. I thought you forgot.It is hard to forget, I said, when there is such an empty space when you are gone.”

“Had a long night last night on the other side of the world so he's having a hard time this morning letting his light shine”

“This is a giant block of whatever is most difficult for you to carry & trust me on this, you'll carry it more times than you can count until you decide that's exactly what you want to do most & then it won't weigh a thing anymore”

“If you hold on to the handle, she said, it's easier to maintain the illusion of control. But it's more fun if you just let the wind carry you.”

“Wanting him to come back before anyone notices part of the world has not moved since he left.”

“She left pieces of her life behind her everywhere she went. It's easier to feel the sunlight without them, she said.”