Arielle Friedlander

“In Judaism, it is taught that there are three stages of grief to be endured. First there is weeping, for we all must weep for what we have lost. Second comes silence, for in the silence we understand solace, beauty, and comfort from something greater than ourselves. Third comes singing, for in singing we pour out our hearts and regain our voice.”
― Judy Collins, Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music

“I used to wonder if it was God's plan that I should be alone for so much of my life. But I found peace. I found happiness within people and the world.”
― Lana Del Rey

“She was one of those women who are never handsome till they are old, and she had had the wisdom to embrace the beauty of age as early as possible.”
― George Eliot, Daniel Deronda

“If I am not for myself, who is for me?
And being for myself alone, what am I?
And if not now, when?”
― Hillel the Elder- first-century Jewish scholar