“I'll just have them change the entry in the demonology textbook from 'almost extinct' to 'not extinct enough for Alec. He prefers his monsters really, really extinct.' Will that make you happy?”
— Cassandra Clare
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Sometimes, 'good enough' isn't enough when it comes to your peace of mind. ⚔️ As Cassandra Clare beautifully put it: “I'll just have them change the entry in the demonology textbook from 'almost extinct' to 'not extinct enough for Alec. He prefers his monsters really, really extinct.' Will that make you happy?” What 'monsters' or challenges are you working on conquering this year? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨
About this quote
We all carry 'monsters' within us—the shadows of doubt, the echoes of past trauma, or the persistent fears that whisper we aren't enough. Often, we settle for merely managing these struggles, accepting a life where our demons are 'almost extinct' but still lurking in the periphery. We learn to coexist with our chaos, thinking survival is the same thing as victory. But true personal growth isn't about finding a way to live with your shadows; it's about the fierce, relentless pursuit of a life where they no longer hold power over you. This quote serves as a beautiful reminder to be unapologetic about the peace you deserve. It encourages us to adopt the mindset of a warrior—to not just quiet the monsters, but to eradicate the habits and mindsets that allow them to exist. When you decide that your peace is non-negotiable, you stop settling for 'manageable' struggle and start striving for total liberation. Let your determination to heal be as relentless as your will to survive.
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