We seldom think of what we have but always of what we lack. Therefore, rather than grateful, we are bitter.

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People tell you the world looks a certain way. Parents tell you how to think. Schools tell you how to think. TV. Religion. And then at a certain point, if you’re lucky, you realize you can make up your own mind. Nobody sets the rules but you. You can design your own life. — Carrie Ann Moss

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When was the last time you woke up and realized that today could be the best day of your life? ― Steve Maraboli

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The world breaks everyone or nearly everyone, of their childish illusions, assumptions and wishes, often painfully and afterwards due to the personal growth in practical experience, insight and the resulting wisdom many are strong at the broken places just like mended broken bones often are, and some people even have the great insight to be grateful for the purifying fire.

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We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. — Nelson Mandela

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I’ve slowly come to realize dreams are nothing more than broken thoughts we take to the grave with us. ― Brandy Slaven

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I feel like, when people realize that they are the only person they need to impress, everybody's life will be a lot smoother. Megan Thee Stallion

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It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.― Germany Kent

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You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

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But I'll tell you what hermits realize. If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you'll come to understand that you're connected with everything. ― Alan Watts

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