"Snails do not despair for having short legs, but rejoice for being able to travel long distances in spite of them."

Matshona Dhliwayo, Zimbabwean Philosopher

Gratitude, Resilience, Joy, Perspective, Growth

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"Snails do not despair for having short legs, but rejoice for being able to travel long distances in spite of them."

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"Be thankful for the blessings already on their way. And don't be surprised if one of your blessings is to be the blessing for which someone else is thankful."

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"How would you like a friend or loved one talking to you only when they needed something? That's kind of how most use prayer or meditation. Since there is ALWAYS something for which to be grateful, how about praying or meditating on that?"

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"If you appreciate, you will appreciate."

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"Not everyone was privileged to see another sunrise like you did, so before you start complaining remember that the breath of life isn't for sale."

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"When any calamity has been suffered the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped."

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"Each day that comes is not a privilege to think about wrong people and things in a negative way and disturb not just your mind, but your heart as well! Each day is however, a great privilege to be thankful to God and mind the business of your life; how to summon all challenges, limit your mistakes and improve your staying power, and how to move your footsteps to live noble and indelible footprints!"

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"What are you thinking?" he asks.I know Gage hates it when I cry - he is completely undone by the sight of tears - so I blink hard against the sting. "I'm thinking how thankful I am for everything," I say, "even the bad stuff. Every sleepless night, every second of being lonely, every time the car broke down, every wad of gum on my shoe, every late bill and losing lottery ticket and bruise and broken dish and piece of burnt toast."His voice is soft. "Why, darlin'?""Because it all led me here to you."

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"The priceless gift of life, strength and time is our greatest wealth."

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"Appreciate the daily miracles of life."

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"The gift of the moment is a wonderful bliss."

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"Why weep when it takes less energy to laugh? Why frown when it takes less energy to smile? Why despair when it takes less energy to hope? Why fear when it takes less energy to love?"

Positivity

"Positive thoughts precede positive results."

Motivation

"A loyal pet is better than a faithless friend."

Friendship

"If you have never walked a mile in someone's shoes, do not mock the soars on his feet."

Empathy

"I am your earth if you want me to be. I am your sky if you want me to be. I am your sun if you want me to be. I am your world if you want me to be. I am your universe if you want me to be."

Devotion

"No one can steal your happiness unless you give them the key to your heart's safe."

Empowerment

"The size of the seed does not determine the size of the tree."

Growth

"Don't think about sharks when you are walking on water."

Courage

"Intelligence will teach you how to make a living, wisdom will teach you how to make a life."

Purpose

"Don't speak thoughtlessly. Don't worry unnecessarily. Don't work half-heartedly. Don't spend recklessly. Don't give begrudgingly. Don't act self-centeredly. Don't live short-sightedly."

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