Relationship quotes to note:

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they’re trying to find someone who’s going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take.” - Anthony Robbins

“Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same.” – Flavia Weedn

“The act of forgiveness is the act of returning to present time. And that’s why when one has become a forgiving person, and has managed to let go of the past, what they’ve really done is they’ve shifted their relationship with time.” – Caroline Myss

“Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” – Mark Twain

“Well, it seems to me that the best relationships – the ones that last – are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is… suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with.” – Gillian Anderson

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Chic Galleria Contributor Releases New Book: "Your Roots Are Showing"

Our very own, Christine Spencer, released her new book, “YOUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING” on March 6, 2014. Here at Chic Galleria, we are all so excited to see her work finally in print! After years of contributing articles to our Travel and Body & Mind sections, Christine has put together a very emotionally compelling piece.

This book is a captivating collection of personal challenges, tragedies and triumphs. “YOUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING” provides emotive insight and reflection surrounding real life experiences. Christine Spencer, a long time Life Coach and eternal optimist, recently completed the project, which focuses on the effects of our “roots” in our daily lives.

“It is about a journey of courage, vulnerability, strength, and faith,” said Christine in a recent interview. “It is about Sisterhood and the solidarity of women based on shared conditions, experiences and courage.”

When asked about the contributors featured in the book, Christine explained, “It takes bravery to show humility, courage, and vulnerability in your own story. We all have a sad story to tell. But like the cliché goes, no one said it was going to be easy, only that it would be worth it! I am eternally grateful to those who were willing to share their stories.”

YOUR ROOTS ARE SHOWING contains Christine’s personal philosophies of healing and living life the best we can. “Ultimately, you define your own roots!” said Christine. “My hope is to touch one person’s life in a positive, compassionate and inspiring way!”

You can purchase your copy via Amazon:

Your Roots Are Showing: A double entendre! Is about our journey of COURAGE, VULNERABILITY, STRENGTH and FAITH. It is about…Sisterhood (Sisterhood (n) … shared conditions, experiences and courage)

For more information, visit her book website or coaching website and her blog.

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