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‎"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -  Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Thanks, Libby Seiter Nelson for sharing this! 

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“We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.”
Carlos Castanda

quote: ayn rand

"Why do they always teach us that it's easy and evil to do what we want and that we need discipline to restrain ourselves? It's the hardest thing in the world - to do what we want. And it takes the greatest kind of courage. I mean, what we really want." - Ayn Rand

great read: seth godin - busker's dilemma (busker's delight)

"If you play music on the street with a bucket for donations, every song has to be a showstopper..."  Read the rest of Seth Godin's blog post "Busker's Dilemma (Busker's Delight)" here.

all signs say "yes"

Dear Pam:

Not to get all Tom Cruise circa 1996 cheese on you, but you complete me. Your recent post, Putting on Noise Cancelling Headphones, on Spunkygirl Monologues sums up exactly how I feel these days.  "No" has been my mantra for the past many months, but maybe I just need to tune out all the noise, re-focus and redirect.  Your blog post has given me the much-needed kick in the ass to make it happen.

Much love and thankfulness,
Charyn

great quote

"Do less, be more; fear less, live more; dwell less, create more." via @tinybuddha

my horoscope today

Inspiration is the keyword for the day, Taurus. You may be feeling highly motivated to move on with what others consider impossible dreams. "Impossible" has never stopped you before, and you aren't likely to let it stop you today. You're more likely to consider all contingencies carefully in order to make them work. Friends could be inspired by your vision and determination and follow your example. Go for it.