347 Quotes by Jewel

It’s important to cultivate a tolerance and patience with uncomfortable feelings. It’s best to feel them.

It’s pointless to focus on others, as we can only control ourselves. I set a high bar and then it is my own private race. No one knows I’m winning or losing but me.

I love vulnerability. It’s what keeps me soft and from becoming emotionally calcified.

The stealing began again with carrots, which apparently are the gateway vegetable, because soon it led to all manner of produce theft.

I’ve always been a workhorse, and I’ve been supporting myself since I was 15.

My whole goal is to keep my spirit intact. If that doesn’t happen, none of this is worth it.

Being engaged with life. One has to develop a poet’s eye for perfect moments, moments that most people pass by.

I can’t tell you about the pain, and how my heart to this day screams to have a mom in my life. But I know that it is not safe with her. Every day I miss having a mom. But I don’t miss Nedra. I will always want a mom, the concept of what a mom is. But I don’t have that. I never did, no matter how hard I tried to fool myself. Nedra is not that. Reality wins, and I’d rather see the truth than stay in love with a fantasy.

I don’t exist without writing.