“The most exhausting thing in life, I have discovered, is being insincere.”

-- Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift from the Sea

I read not long ago an article on how to “lure” a man. Now, who would want to do that? Why would you want to make believe something you’re not naturally? Then what? What do you for the rest of your life? Try to keep up with that? What a life!!!

A couple of friends have told me that I “scare” men because I have such a strong personality. Apparently I impress them with everything I am and have done. But why on earth would I want to hide parts of myself so I can “get” someone? I know perfectly well that I would eventually resent the guy! No, my motto is “Nothing but the Truth” and it feels really good to live like that!

I now feel so peaceful and serene, compared to before when I used to be angry all the time without ever knowing why. People enjoy my company because my joie de vivre is contagious! I think the best gift you can offer someone is your “peaceful presence” and I don’t mean quiet... because I am far from that! On the contrary! What I mean is serenity from within; it truly does miracles around us...

~ Lina Audy

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

-- Elizabeth Cady Stanton, The Woman’s Bible