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He who wants a rose must…
Beauty and difficulty are not separate. Meaningful pursuits, like joy and love, often involve struggles. Acknowledging challenges enables…
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In the depth of winter…
In winter, we often feel drained and discouraged by external conditions. Yet, within us lies an “invincible summer,”…
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Most people are afraid of suffering…
“Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower…
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Suffering depends not upon…
“Suffering depends not upon the factual happenings, but upon the texture of each one’s mind.”
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The battles that count aren’t…
“The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself – the invisible, inevitable…
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A clay pot sitting in the sun…
“A clay pot sitting in the sun will always be a clay pot. It has to go through…
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I’m one of those people who…
“I’m one of those people who just can’t help getting a kick out of life – even when…
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Clouds come floating into my life..
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color…
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We all experience storms in…
“We all experience storms in our lives. The challenge is to face them, harness their energy, and use…
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Imagine you are walking in the woods…
“Imagine you are walking in the woods and you see a small dog sitting by a tree. As…
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It is our attitude at the beginning of…
“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect…
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A pessimist sees the difficulty in…
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
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If it doesn’t challenge you…
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”
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Life is ten percent what happens…
“Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.”
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Our greatest glory is not…
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.”