A big heart is both a clunky and a delicate thing; it doesn't protect …

Anne Lamott
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A big heart is both a clunky and a delicate thing; it doesn't protect itself and it doesn't hide. It stands out, like a baby's fontanel, where you can see the soul pulse through. ✨ Anne Lamott (2007). Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, p.159, Anchor
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A big heart is both a clunky and a delicate thing; it doesn't protect itself and it doesn't hide. It stands out, like a baby's fontanel, where you can see the soul pulse through. ✨ Anne Lamott (2007). Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, p.159, Anchor

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