A Tale of Witchcraft...

Misery is like an animal, it needs food to survive—so starve it. Surround yourself with art and beauty that brightens your darkest days. Listen to music and poetry that always fill the cracks of your broken heart. Read quotes and passages that can soothe and motivate you when you feel the most discouraged. Spend time with people who make you laugh and distract you from your troubles. Nourish your soul and hopefully the mind will follow. However, if you find you can't help yourself, there's no shame in asking others for help. Sometimes asking for help is just as heroic as giving it. There are treatments and therapies and counselors that you could benefit from—but no one finds answers if they're too afraid to ask the questions. Don't let your pride tell you otherwise.

Surround yourself with art and beauty that brightens your darkest days. Listen to music and poetry that always fill the cracks of your broken heart. Read quotes and passages that can soothe and motivate you when you feel the most discouraged. Spend time with people who make you laugh and distract you from your troubles. Nourish your soul and hopefully the mind will follow.

Lessons are like stones; the harder and heavier they are, the more they’ll sink in.

The only thing in life that lasts forever is the fact that nothing lasts forever,

How dangerous will it be?" Stitches asked. "Extremely," Lucy said. "Will there be violence?" Sprout asked. "Definitely." "And c-c-casualties?" Beebee asked. "Most likely." The witches smirked at Lucy and cackled with excitement. "Say no more," Stitches said. "You had us at dangerous.

from now on, we’re going to starve whatever misery they try to cause us. We’re going to fight sadness with laughter, we’re going to fight loneliness with friendship, we’re going to fight anger with gratitude, and we’re going to fight fear with hope.

but sometimes you have to lose to learn the most important lessons. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned through all this, it’s that no one is ever as alone or powerless as they feel. We can always find someone or something to help us if we’re willing to change our perspective.

Changing hearts and minds is never easy, especially our own," Madame Weatherberry said. "Sometimes, changing how we think and feel are the most difficult transformations a person can make. It takes time and effort like nothing else. You have to discipline your thoughts before they dictate your mood. You have to control your reactions before your reactions control you. And most important, you have to ask for help when you need it, despite how vulnerable it makes you feel.

The only thing that lasts forever is the fact that nothing lasts forever," Madame Weatherberry said. "Just like the weather, people have seasons, too—we all go through periods of rain and sunshine—but we can't let a particularly rough winter destroy our faith in the spring, otherwise we'll always be stuck in the snow." "This doesn't feel like a winter, it feels like an ice age," Brystal said. "What if this isn't a season? What if it's more than just a phase?" "Either way, it's up to you to change it," Madame Weatherberry said.

Life isn't supposed to be measured by time, by luck, or by privilege. Life is supposed to be measured by purpose. Everyone is born with a purpose—whether they choose to believe it or not. Some are meant to learn lessons, some are meant to teach them, while others are simply meant to observe. Naturally, a lot of people resent life when their purpose isn't easy or when it doesn't match their hopes and dreams, but no one leaves the world without completing exactly what they were meant to do. That's the rule of life.

Do you know them?" "No," Brystal said. "I've never seen them before in my life." "Then why are you so shaken?" "Because not knowing them makes it worse," she said. "I've never said or done anything to these men, and yet they've devoted their whole lives to harming people like me. They have no reason to hate us, but they choose to hate us anyway. Of all the things in life to feel, why would anyone choose hatred?" "I have no idea." Seven said. "But most people choose love. And that's why we're here—to make sure hate doesn't win.

I had to lose it to realize just how valuable it is.

Everything you said was a lie.… Everything you did was misleading.… You made me trust you.… You made me care about you!

Surrender and you’ll be free from fear.… Surrender and the negativity will disappear.… Surrender and all the pain will go away.… Surrender and the nightmare will finally end.

was so used to the negative thoughts she hardly noticed the melancholy they caused—in fact, she barely felt anything at all.

The world knows and loves me for a quality I used to hide and hate myself for,” she said. “And even though I know I have nothing to fear or be ashamed of, deep down, I’m still carrying that fear and shame with me. Somewhere along the line, I got so busy changing the world I forgot to change myself with it. And now I think those old feelings are starting to play tricks on me.

Because an invisible butler and a goat led me to a pumpkin in a witch’s closest!

Getting into things is much easier than getting out of them, but I guess that’s life for you.

That's the most difficult part about being in your shoes—you have so much authority but are completely powerless over other people's choices. So don't blame yourself for your friend's mistakes—that's the biggest mistake you can make.

Every hurricane seems endless from the center of the storm. That's why it's so important to talk to people—getting a different perspective can be just as valuable as finding a solution. Now tell me about the things that are troubling you. I may not solve your problems, but I might change how you feel about them.

Brystal, you're not responsible for anyone's happiness but your own — including mine," Mrs. Evergreen said. "The last time we spoke, I told you to leave this horrible place and never return because that's what it was — a horrible place. I didn't think it was possible to change it. But then something amazing happened — someone came along and showed me nothing was impossible." "Who?" Brystal asked. "You, sweetheart," Mrs. Evergreen said. "I thought, If my daughter can change the world, then I can make changes, too. Without your example, I would never have had the courage to stand up to your father. So in may ways, you did save me. And not just me — you've inspired thousands of other people to improve their lives, too. I hope you know how special that is.

However, if you find you can’t help yourself, there’s no shame in asking others for help. Sometimes asking for help is just as heroic as giving it. There are treatments and therapies and counselors that you could benefit from—but no one finds answers if they’re too afraid to ask the questions. Don’t let your pride tell you otherwise.

The world isn't as safe as it used to be, and it may seem like we've lost something, but sometimes we have to lose to learn the most important lessons. And if there's one thing I've learned through all this, it's that no one is ever as alone or powerless as they feel. We can always find someone or something to help us if we're willing to change our perspective.

the day off from school,

If it's helpful, I don't think it matters what group you're born into. Sometimes family are the people we choose to be around.

I know we have a lot to worry about right now, but taking one afternoon off isn't going to make anything worse. All our problems will be waiting for you when you get back.

If you're available, please send my messenger back with a date and time that work for you, but if not, you can just keep him. Of course, I'm kidding—his wife would kill me. Hope to see you very soon. Sincerely, His Royal Highness, Prince Gallivant Victorious Heroic Courageous Champion of Charoit Hills, Duke of Southwestington, Lord of Southeasternshire, Earl of Southnorthernburry, and a bunch of other things I can't remember at the moment. (AKA Seven)

And I don't know about you, but I'm tired of letting people use my emotions to control me. So from now on, we're going to starve whatever misery they try to cause us. We're going to fight loneliness with friendship, we're going to fight anger with gratitude, and we're going to fight fear with hope. Because as long as we keep fighting, and as long as we keep our hope alive- the Brotherhood won't stand a chance.