"When you become complacent with someone lying, whether it is a close friend, the media, or your government, then you have essentially given them permission to continue to do so and most often at your expense."

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"When you become complacent with someone lying, whether it is a close friend, the media, or your government, then you have essentially given them permission to continue to do so and most often at your expense."

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"Unrealistic expectations often lead to disappointment, while simple unbiased attention and detachment to outcome often lead to pleasant surprises."

Expectations

"We have come to a point in time where using common sense, speaking factual truths and asking honest questions have been deemed radical behavior. While in turn, manipulation, thoughtlessness and dishonesty is often rewarded and rules the day."

Endurance

"People that criticize the harshest usually are the ones who would trade places the fastest."

Envy

"Just like in the eye of the storm there is always comfort within the chaos. Becoming aware of this however, is your responsibility."

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"Integrity is never given. It is a quality that can only be proven over time."

Integrity

"Despite your best efforts, not everyone wants to be helped. Make a difference where you can and be at peace with the rest."

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"Removing toxicity from your life is essential to maintaining a peaceful state of mind and an overall quality of health. This purging can and should include any detrimental habits, including negative, controlling, and abusive people. Once you start living an empowered lifestyle that supports your own higher balance, you will find it to be an easy transition from the negative to the positive in every aspect of your life."

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Simplicity

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Enlightenment

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