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Life Lessons You Can Learn From A Solar Eclipse
There are many things you can learn about a solar eclipse, such as what causes them to occur, how often they occur, and how to observe them while following proper safety precautions. But what can you learn from this cosmic phenomenon? In honor of 2024’s eclipse across North America, let’s…
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“The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself—the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us—that’s where it’s at.”
It’s easy to discredit the battles you overcome on the inside each day. Instead, the ones that are most noticeable and tangible are the ones that are remembered and valued. This quote, from four-time Olympic track and field gold medalist Jesse Owens, is a reminder to acknowledge the challenges you…
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“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
This quote comes from Maya Angelou. It reminds us that it’s only when we know better that we’re able to do better. Until then, we can only do the best we can with what we know at the moment. Therefore, there’s no point in beating ourselves up for our shortcomings…
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“Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
When you think back to your first memories of childhood, it’s usually with a sense of it being a happier, simpler, and much more carefree time. You remember the fleeting period of no responsibilities. You remember a schedule that mostly consisted of play, meals, naps, snack times, and adequate sleep.…
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“Don’t quit yet. The worst moments are usually followed by the most beautiful silver linings. You have to stay strong. Remember to keep your head up and remain hopeful.”
If you look up at a thick cloud directly blocking the sun, you might notice it appears darker while the sun is only visible around its borders, forming a bright silver-looking line. A similar phenomenon happens in life. Sometimes bad circumstances block the light–or good–in your life. In those moments,…
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Reflecting on Current Events
Sometimes, our life equation is not so simple, especially when current world events weigh on our consciousness and our reality. Here at PositLive, we focus on the things that supersede politics and partisanship. Our focus is instead on common-sense principles. To name a few, we’re all created equal, we must…
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“So far, you’ve survived 100% of your bad days.”
Sometimes it’s hard to simply get through a bad day. But you’ve done it before. You’ve probably done it more times than you can count or remember. This quote (author unclear) serves as a reminder that you’ve made it through 100% of your bad days. Based on that track record,…
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“Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.”
This quote is often attributed to Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt. However, in his autobiography, he credits it to Squire Bill Widener, stating that the quote sums up one’s duty in life. In a very succinct way, it does sum up one’s duty in life. In life, the most you can ever…
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“Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.”
What has to be broken before you can use it? This riddle has a logical and indisputable answer, which is: an egg. An egg must be broken before you can possibly eat it. The same logic is true for an orange, a coconut, etc. The quote, “Sometimes, when things are…
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“A night can never defeat the sunrise.”
Even after the longest night of the year, the sun rises. And even on a dark and cloudy morning when its light can hardly be seen, it still rises. This quote, by Sumit Sharma, serves as a reminder that your darkest and longest days should not stop you from rising…
