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Joan Anderson Quotes

We are born to be ourselves-in need of upgrading the gene-to look back again and again and befriend the person we once intended to become.

We are born to be ourselves-in need of upgrading the gene-to look back again and again and befriend the person we once intended to become.

Joan Anderson
Change, Needs, Looks

We can all be angels to one another. We can choose to obey the still small stirring within, the little whisper that says, Go. Ask. Reach out. Be an answer to someone's plea. You have a part to play. Have faith.

Joan Anderson
Angel, Play, Answers

Why am I more cautious as I age instead of the other way around? I wonder if it's all tied in to failure. I tend to forget my gains and remember only the losses. The failures have piled up, wreaking havoc with my confidence until, as an adult, I've become afraid to take chances.

Joan Anderson
Loss, Age, Way
Joan Anderson (2011). “A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman”, p.33, Broadway Books

We should, can and most of the time do communicate with God directly. To my knowledge, angels are not necessary for anything. But God's creation is abundant, and asking "Why angels?" would be like asking why there are thousands of varieties of trees or stars, when we could get along with so much less. God Himself told us many times that He was sending angels to love and care for us, so He is the one who brought them into our lives. Therefore, even if we don't understand their entire purpose, I vote that we pay attention to them.

Joan Anderson
Stars, Angel, Asking Why

For what is it that angels do? They bring us good news. They open our eyes to moments of wonder, to lovely possibilities, to exemplary people, to the idea that God is here in our midst. They lift our hearts and give us wings.

Joan Anderson
Eye, Angel, Heart

When will I ever learn to accept what is given instead of always yearning for more? My lavish expectations too often tarnish my blessings.

Joan Anderson
Blessing, Expectations, Accepting
Joan Anderson (2011). “A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman”, p.30, Broadway Books

Who are we beyond the roles that we play?

Joan Anderson
Play, Roles, Self Knowledge

If I am truly honest, I have to acknowledge that the demands I am so convinced are coming from the outer world are, in fact, coming from that perpetually unfinished part of me-the pulls and tugs originating from my own ambiguity.

Joan Anderson
Change, World, Demand

...many of us inhibit our capacity for growth because the culture encourages us to live lives of uniformity. We stall, deny, ignore the ensuing crisis because of confusion, malaise, and yes, even propriety.

Joan Anderson
Live Life, Confusion, Growth

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