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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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“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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“Sometimes when you lose your way, you find YOURSELF.”
If you’ve ever been lost while driving on a busy street, you might be familiar with that sudden feeling of panic. But more often than not, you eventually find your way. In the process, you may take a few wrong turns, discover a new route from point A to point…
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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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“The Sun himself is weak when he first rises and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.”
This quote is from the novel, The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens (1841). It appears as three characters in the story are having a conversation. At first, the attitudes of everyone present are focused on the negatives. Therefore, their conversation is a bit sad and depressing. But in the end, their…
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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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“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
A lot of people have lofty goals but miss a key ingredient in accomplishing them, which is the belief that they actually can and will. If there’s anything that sets us back before we even begin something, it’s not truly believing the goal we’re working toward is possible. This quote,…