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What is some of the best life advice you've ever received?

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It can be about anything. :) I'm trying to soak up all the wisdom and light I can, and in turn give the light to others. 🥰

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LiveandLetLive42

Life's a Garden...Dig it. "Joe Dirt" :)))

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Hb2003

Be kind be happy but most importantly be you 🙏 this is from my mom ❤️

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MidnightRaven

Honestly I think the best but also kinda frustrating advice is to follow your dreams and do what you love to do. and not just for a job or career, but if you like to hike then go hike when you can or paint or read or whatever. If you love it do it and always follow your dreams and your heart!

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Dora86

Be true to yourself

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kenster1

my old school teacher from the 80s and I meet regular out on walks I told him I regretted truanting from school missing out on education he said don`t worry and regret the things you never done look forward to things you can do.

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Isinatra

Treat others as you would like to be treated. Keep your side of the street clean so you can sleep at night. Take your own inventory first before you take another’s.

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Kainan

say what you think. Tell the truth about what you think

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Isinatra in reply to Kainan

Honesty is usually the best policy, Kainan, unless it injures others. 👍🏼

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Kainan in reply to Isinatra

Yes thanks for the input. I would say though that even if it may sound harsh or crass sometimes it needs to be said. Also the other person may be hurt in the long run if we don’t tell them what we really think

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Isinatra in reply to Kainan

Different situations need different ways of handling. I’m thinking before I tell someone something that I think is the truth, I need to make sure the benefits outweigh the harm. Good intentions can go awry. And that’s the truth! 😁

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Kainan in reply to Isinatra

That’s my point exactly. Good job 👍

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Imaaan

Quotes that I have heard or read that resonated with me:

What goes around comes around

Actions speak louder than words

Kindness doesn't cost a thing

When someone shows you their true colors believe them the first time around

Dont dim your lights for another

The definition of madness is doing the same thing and expecting a different result

Life isnt a spectator sport, dont sit on the bench or stand at the sidelines

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Isinatra in reply to Imaaan

When someone shows you their true colors……when someone tells you they’re a jerk, believe them.

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Imaaan in reply to Isinatra

Ain't dat da truth!

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Isinatra in reply to Imaaan

“A” 👍🏼

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Imaaan

It's quite a list. Everyone an important life lesson.

This one hits home:

"When someone shows you their true colors believe them the first time around."

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Imaaan in reply to Nothing_but_books

It's one that I struggle with especially when it comes to loved ones cuz I like to give them "grace"

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Imaaan

I understand only too well.

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samack

The road to success is always under construction.

I always wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.

Lily Tomlin

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Nothing_but_books in reply to samack

😂 🤣

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Isinatra in reply to samack

😂😂

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Mrspjsmom

Pick your battles.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Mrspjsmom

Hard for me to learn this one while constantly panicked.

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Mrspjsmom in reply to Nothing_but_books

I pick the ones most important to me. Because fighting them exhausts me.

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designguy

You are not your anxious thoughts.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to designguy

This just stuns me. I'm not. I'm not?

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designguy

Absolutely not! it's your attachment to them that is the issue, not the thoughts. The best thing you can do is to learn and practice simple mindfulness which will enable you to learn to observe your thoughts and even your feelings and realize they are not you, they are just thoughts and feelings, it's the attachment to them that causes us the problems.

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Tara52

Many years ago when I was very overwhelmed and anxious my Mom said to me, "The only thing you need to do right now is to breathe in and breathe out".

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SoulfulSurvivor in reply to Tara52

That is a really good one. Thank you. It brings a lot to the mind.

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