"People tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will descend like fine weather if you're fortunate. But happiness is the resul...
You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.
~ Elizabeth Gilbert ~
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You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.
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