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“Success is what happens after you have survived all of your disappointments.”
The traditional definition of success means attaining or accomplishing something. This is an accurate definition. However, if we limit our idea of success to arriving at a destination, we overlook the little triumphs along the way. Perhaps the most overlooked triumph along the way is the mere act of overcoming…
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“Don’t go back to less, just because you’re too impatient to wait for more.”
There are times when we find ourselves stuck in such a rut that we’d do just about anything to get out of it. We’d do anything for a change. Unfortunately, this desperation can make us blindly run toward things that make us worse off than we already are. This anonymous…
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“Don’t start your day with the broken pieces of yesterday. Every day is a fresh start. Every morning we wake up is the first day of the rest of our life.”
“First days” tend to elicit excitement. We venture into the unknown, embark on a new adventure, and explore uncharted territory. First days are hopeful; and the possibilities are endless because we haven’t yet begun. Now imagine having this “first day” feeling every day you wake up. This quote, by an…
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“If you are unhappy with anything…Whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.”
“If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining.”
“He who believes is strong, he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.”
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“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.”
It’s when plants are planted that they are able to develop strong roots and grow. Well, sometimes it can be a similar situation when it comes to people. It’s when we’re planted that we have an opportunity to grow. But being planted can feel more like being stuck. Especially when…
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Living Life Poetically: In His Words
The poem,”In His Words,” can have a different meaning, or message, depending on what you’re going through or have gone through. Therefore, I’m not going to spend any time prescribing meaning. Instead, I will talk about its significance. The poem is structured around three bible verses from the New Testament.…
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“It’s only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.”
There are so many stories of people going through “dark hours” only to discover a strength they never knew was there. These stories fill history books, novels, the Bible, and our own lives. Unfortunately, the fact that we would need to go through hard times (or dark hours) to know…
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“Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear.”
This quote, by Thich Nhat Hanh, is quite appropriate in times of difficulty. Sometimes the present is not so great. There’re so many ways it could be better if we could make it so. However, circumstances that seem beyond our control make changing things even more challenging. In those moments,…
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Living Life Poetically: Sadness Gone
The poem, “Sadness Gone,” has a unique form. Each stanza has three lines that follow the pattern of five, seven, five. Meaning, the first and third lines have five syllables while the middle line has seven. This form is considered a haiku, which is a form of traditional Japanese poetry.…
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Living Life Poetically: Keep On
The poem, “Keep On”, was written for those bad days; for whenever you feel like giving up. Perhaps, you’ve lost the drive to pursue your dreams and aspirations. I’ve been there. However, I’ve learned that giving up leads to more regrets. So push through the challenges. Come out stronger, each…
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“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.”
This quote, by Robert Tew, isn’t just a statement to make us feel better about our struggles. It’s actually true. Think of all the struggles you’ve already been through. In some way or another, they’ve made you more enlightened and given you more perspective, wisdom, and strength. You may not…
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“Take time to recharge your batteries. It’s hard to see where you’re going when your lights are dim”
“There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness.”
“Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.”
