The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.

Fyodor Dostoyevsky (via quotemadness)

Especially after your children are grown. Especially after you’re heartbroken. Especially after graduation. Especially after retirement. Especially after the loss of a loved one. Especially after finding your heart’s desire.

“Ever after” is not an event, it’s a lifelong act of creation.