You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful within life, no matter how slight.
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Life presents challenges to every one of us. While each of our circumstances and journeys is unique, there are many common struggles we may face. Many wise people from all traditions and cultures have developed philosophies and tools to confront these challenges in the most beneficial ways to our bodies, minds, and spirits.
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