[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fFZUnU2FNvxPUQfv8EKAl7mbEwtN1aLcv-RT-ULSD3h4":3,"$f_T0U_YVJAJPtg9iL9b3OAq_kIp2yp42tF4T8VmDNjyU":15},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},99487,"J Meyers","J",17,null,"j-meyers-2",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":8},28560,"intangible",{"quotes":16,"pagination":111},[17,28,37,46,55,64,73,83,92,101],{"id":18,"quote_text":19,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":22,"source":23,"quote_tag":24,"commentary":9},758981,"Vampires are evil. Menacing. Scary.\" She glanced at Luke. \"That's what it said online.\" She waited for Jonas to respond. He didn't. \"Aren't they?\"\"Am I?\"\"Hell, yeah. Sometimes.\"\"Are you a total delight all the time?\"Luke spoke up. \"Hell, no.\" Sera looked around for something to throw at him. There wasn't anything. \"I speak from experience,\" he said, laughing.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[25],{"id":26,"tag":27},3610174,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},758975,"It brought back the feel of her love, something he hadn’t felt for centuries. Something that was familiar as his own voice. Funny how a feeling could stay with a person for so long.\"~Elijah",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[34],{"id":35,"tag":36},3610165,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":9},758968,"Hold on.\" Luke didn't move. \"You can do that--take me along with you--and you've let us get in trouble for being late to school?\"\"Luke!\"\"I'm just saying.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[43],{"id":44,"tag":45},3610140,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},758966,"He didn't know why the Shadows wanted the brother and sister, but if he allowed himself to dwell on it too long he knew in his gut that finding them meant their deaths.So he didn't allow himself to think about it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[52],{"id":53,"tag":54},3610138,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},758965,"You?\"\"Yes.\"\"By yourself?\"\"No, Jonas.\" Sera turned around and planted her hands on her hips. \"I thought I'd call the police and ask them to come along.\" She mimed holding a phone to her ear. \"Hi, my brother and boyfriend have been kidnapped by vampires and taken into the Realm. Can you help me save them?' Oh, but I should probably tell them to beware of the goblins and faeries they may encounter on the way.\"Jonas's jaw dropped. \"You've seen goblins and faeries? Together?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[61],{"id":62,"tag":63},3610137,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},758964,"She reached out to him and stroked his cheek. His skin was like velvet as he leaned his face into her hand and closed his eyes. He breathed a sigh and her eyes drifted to his lips. Soft, luscious. Her lips ached to take the kiss there. She leaned in towards Jonas, but he opened his eyes and placed two fingers on her lips to stop her.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[70],{"id":71,"tag":72},3610136,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":82},758963,"Jonas, stop doing that!\"\"What? Helping you?\" He picked up the knife she'd dropped and handed it to her.\"No, popping out of thin air.\"Jonas smiled at her then. A huge grin, and shook his head. Then gave one quick nod, turned and was gone.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[79],{"id":80,"tag":81},3610135,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant exchange is from \"A Wrinkle in Time\" (1962) by Madeleine L'Engle, a celebrated American author known for her children's science fiction series. As we delve into the quote, it's essential to note that this scene likely occurred during a tumultuous period in L'Engle's life, marked by personal struggles and creative turmoil.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this conversation appears to be about Jonas's unusual ability to materialize and dematerialize. However, upon closer inspection, we find that the exchange reveals a profound insight into the nature of assistance and the burden it imposes on others. The mother's frustration stems not from Jonas's actions, but from their unintended consequences – she is relieved when he takes responsibility for his own well-being, freeing her from the emotional weight of having to care for him.\n\n**How to Use This**\nThis quote offers a valuable lesson for modern creatives and professionals: acknowledge that your skills or talents can be both a blessing and a burden. Recognize when you're unintentionally imposing on others by taking on too much or overextending yourself, and learn to communicate your needs clearly, as Jonas does in this poignant moment.",{"id":84,"quote_text":85,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":86,"source":87,"quote_tag":88,"commentary":9},758961,"She set her mouth, lifted her chin. \"I'm not leaving you here. No matter what.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[89],{"id":90,"tag":91},3610133,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":93,"quote_text":94,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":95,"source":96,"quote_tag":97,"commentary":9},758958,"Luke sighed. \"Wonder Twin powers then?\" he said to her.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[98],{"id":99,"tag":100},3610127,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":102,"quote_text":103,"author_id":5,"source_id":20,"has_image":21,"author":104,"source":105,"quote_tag":106,"commentary":110},758956,"Wow,\" Luke said. \"I'm amazing!\"Sera smiled. \"I think amazing is a bit strong, don't you?\" She looked at Jonas.\"A bit,\" Jonas said, a smile playing on his lips.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[107],{"id":108,"tag":109},3610119,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},"**The Backstory**\nThis conversation between Luke, Sera, and Jonas is likely a fictional exchange from a young adult novel or series. The era of the author's life relevant to this sentiment could be during their teenage years or early twenties when they are grappling with self-discovery, identity formation, and social pressures.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly innocuous dialogue is a nuanced exploration of self-perception, humility, and the human tendency for hyperbole. The characters' collective response to Luke's boastful statement reveals an unspoken understanding that being \"amazing\" is not only an unrealistic expectation but also potentially damaging to one's relationships and self-esteem.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, a modern professional or creative can benefit from adopting a more measured approach to self-promotion. Instead of proclaiming themselves \"amazing,\" they should strive for a more humble and accurate assessment of their abilities, recognizing that true growth often stems from acknowledging areas for improvement and seeking constructive feedback.",{"currentPage":112,"totalPages":20,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":113},1,10]