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Courage, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Tolerance, Joyfulness and Service.
So how did I do over this past year of 2018? None of these virtues come to any of us that easily. It takes a transcendent mindset to be able to rise above the very human struggles we all go through no matter what our age.
Courage ~ “It’s when you know you’re licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.”
— Atticus Finch, To Kill a Mockingbird.
Forgiveness ~ “It doesn’t mean that you’re excusing someone for past wrongs, but it does mean you’re no longer going to allow those wrongs to rule your life” ~ Sue Fitzmaurice
Gratitude ~”I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness–it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~ Brene Brown
Tolerance ~ “I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.” ~ Kahlil Gibran
Joyfulness ~ “Joy is a door opening to the Divine, to God, to the Universe. Joy is the flow of Spirit within us. It is so powerful that it can heal our bodies and soften our hearts at the same time. It is the manifestation of love and has the power the change the world.” ~ Sue Fitzmaurice
Service ~ “If you’re feeling helpless, help someone.” Aung San Suu Kyi
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A very relatable poem. Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year.
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Hoping for a happy, healthy and good year for all of us Bridget!!
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Totally love the poem and your post! Wishing you a wonderful new year! #MLSTL
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And you too Janet! I think we’re off to a good start! 🙂
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All the best for 2019, love the collection of quotes you’ve put together. #mlstl
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Thank you Debbie!! 🙂
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A positive way to start the year. Thanks for sharing. Denyse #mlstl
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Good intentions, right Denyse! ❤
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I loved this Mary Lou (great quote and I pinned it) and it ties in beautifully with Christie’s post on forgiving and moving into the new year with a clean slate.
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 🙂
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We have good intentions, right Leanne! Thanks for sharing!! ❤
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What some wonderful quotes for the new year, thank you. My favourite today is : Service ~ “If you’re feeling helpless, help someone.” Aung San Suu Kyi Very apt. #MLSTL
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Mine too Johanna! 🙂
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As always your writing is an inspiration to me, Mary Lou. Happy New Year and thank you for sharing and linking up with us at the first #MLSTL for 2019. x
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Thank you Sue! 🙂
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Good words for a new year. Happy 2019 to you!
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Thank you Bonnie!! 🙂
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Beautiful post, Mary Lou. Things all of should remember and take to heart. xoxo, Brenda
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Thank you Brenda! 🙂
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Perfect! Sharing…
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Happy New Year Diane!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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This is beautiful..may I reblog it on my site?
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Thank you! And I’d love for you to share! Happy New Year! ❤
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