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21 " If anorexia was really incurable, I'd still weigh ninety-two pounds--isolated in a world controlled by food and distorted versions of myself. I'm not that person anymore. I don't live in that world anymore. I hate the thought that someone, somewhere might read about their "incurable eating disorder" and believe it to be the truth. That's why I'm telling you, it's not.So hang in there, it's worth it. You're worth it. "
― Lindsey Stirling , The Only Pirate at the Party
22 " By finding the courage to be ourselves, we gain the power to make a difference "
― Lindsey Stirling
23 " Any time the topic of my religion surfaces, there are always people who react negatively, telling me to leave my crazy beliefs out of it. The problem is, I can’t. My beliefs are as much a part of my being as my music, or my family, or my obsession with earthy-tasting cereal. Luckily, "
24 " When we dare greatly, we are not only accepting the possibility that we might fail, but the certainty that we will. Victory isn't given to those who never fail but is awarded to those who learn how to rise from the ashes. "
25 " Happiness takes work, but it's achievable for everyone "
26 " Never let your limitations, your disadvantages, or your adversaries hold you back "
27 " I want to prove that you don't have to conform to be accepted. The greatest value comes from loving yourself for who you are. "
28 " We all have a purpose: we all have unique missions to fulfill. God, our Father, didn't make a mistake when he created you. Rise to the challenge: dig deep and strive to be everything you ever wanted to be. You can do it! "
29 " Standing out on purpose is one thing, but doing so by default takes a lot of energy and confidence. I'm so proud of the things that set me apart, and I know why they are good; but that doesn't mean it isn't difficult. ... Not because I don't see the value in these things, but because sometimes being different feels a lot like being alone, and being alone is exhausting. "
30 " Standing out on purpose is one thing, but doing so by default takes a lot of energy and confidence. I’m proud of the things that set me apart, and I know why they are good; but that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult. Every now and then I wish I wasn’t the only one-piece swimsuit at the pool, the only sleeved dress on the red carpet, the only sober performer in the room, or the only pirate at the party. Not because I don’t see the value in these things, but because sometimes being different feels a lot like being alone, and being alone is exhausting. "
31 " It was really embarrassing and awful, and I cried. But worse that the way they treated me was the way I treated myself afterward. This experience taught me a few things about myself. "