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Superstition
Human beings...are far too prone to generalize from one instance. The technical word for this, interestingly enough, is superstition. ~ Francis Crick
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I’ve Often Lost Myself
I've often lost myself, in order to find the burn that keeps everything awake. ~ Federico García Lorca
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Nature Invites Us
Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are. ~ Gretel Ehrlich
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Best Way To Clean A Microwave
The best way to clean a microwave: put a cup of hot water and vinegar inside, turn it on for three to five minutes, and wipe it clean…
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Ep 53. Compersion
Compersion is an empathetic and whole-hearted joy that we feel when someone else has a positive experience. You can think of compersion as a cousin to compassion.
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The 24/48 Rule
If it still bothers you after 24 hours, speak up about it within 48 hours. It'll change your life.
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In All Things Of Nature
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous. ~ Aristotle
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The Most Important Thing In Life
The most important thing in life is to stop saying, "I wish," and start saying, "I will." Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities. ~ Charles Dickens
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Lead From The Back
Lead from the back...and let others believe they are in front. ~ Nelson Mandela
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A New Day
It's the beginning of a new day. You've been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you…
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Tact Is the Knack
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy. ~ Isaac Newton
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Taste And Glory In Each Day
I want to taste and glory in each day, and never be afraid to experience pain. ~ Sylvia Plath
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