Gratitude is the law of increase, and complaint is the law of decrease. ~ Florence Scovel Shinn
The Law Of Increase
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The Most Massive Characters
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Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars. ~ Kahlil Gibran
Use A Ceramic Mug As A Sharpening Stone
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Stuck without a sharpening stone? Your ceramic mug can save the day! Just find one with a flat, unglazed bottom. Hold it steady and angle your knife at 20 degrees. Gently draw the blade across the mug’s bottom, then repeat on the other side. Voila! A sharper knife.
Only The Beginning
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The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning. ~ Rebecca West
Turning People Into Trees
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You look at the tree and you allow it. You appreciate it. And so I practice turning people into trees. which means appreciating them just the way they are. ~ Ram Dass
Yes, AND
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To me YES, AND means don’t be afraid to contribute. Always make sure you’re adding something to the discussion. Your initiations are worthwhile. ~ Tina Fey
Your Authentic Self
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If you are your authentic self, you have no competition. ~ Scott Stratton
The Quickest Way To Succeed
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The quickest way to succeed is to start now and figure it out as you go. You can’t learn to drive in a parked car. ~ Tiana Barrow
Try Eating A Piece Of Cucumber
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Have a sore throat? Try eating a piece of cucumber. It cools down your throat and stops that itchy feeling.
Someone To Listen
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Sometimes, People don’t need advice. They simply need someone to listen to them intently, and make them feel like what they have to say matters. ~ Sonia Sabnis