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Thrive, Not Survive

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  What is life? .   A simple Google search defines it as, “the existence of an individual being” and then defines existence as, “continued survival.”   .   What does it mean, then, to thrive ?   .   Does merely existing satisfy you? Going through the motions, doing the same thing over and over again ? Or do you find that persistent emptiness closing in?   .   Sometimes, people think that this subtle, yet chronic presence only emerges at the end of the day , when you're alone, or in the quiet darkness .   .   And yet, I can tell you now that this is not always the case. I have felt this dissatisfaction in the morning, around people, and on the brightest of days.   .   Then what is the plan? How do we fix this? How do we let ourselves thrive, and not just exist? How do we convince ourselves that it is okay to not know everything, to take a risk, learn to love, be daring, mischievous, gentle, vulnerable, open our hearts...

Conversation With An Angel

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When God created woman he was working late on the 6th day....... An angel came by and asked." Why spend so much time on her?" The lord answered. "Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?" She must function on all kinds of situations, She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time, Have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart, She must do all this with only two hands,"She cures herself when sick and can work 18 hours a day" THE ANGEL was impressed "Just two hands.....impossible! And this is the standard model?" The Angel came closer and touched the woman "But you have made her so soft, Lord". "She is soft", said the Lord, "But I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome." "Can she think?" The Angel asked... The Lord answered. "Not only can she think, she can reason and negotiate." The Angel touch...