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Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful…How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural–you need to smile to your sorrow because you are more than your sorrow.

Thich Nhat Hanh

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"You need to smile to your sorrow because you are more than your sorrow."

Such an important thing to remember, thank you for sharing today.

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4woody in reply to SadieHU

my pleasure, I'm glad someone reminded me that I am more than my sorrow...

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A very good day to you 4woody

I have not heard this saying before, so very true though. I love it!

The glass l have is always half full and filling, it has to be!

Best wishes,

Tim

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4woody in reply to footgo

one sorrow is many glasses go unfilled for many...

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S11m

You need to smile because you do not want your misery to accect anyone else.

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4woody in reply to S11m

why? isn't a burden lighter if it share?

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S11m in reply to 4woody

A smile can be infectious - but so can COVID - and we are told not to share it!

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so you are likening your sorrow to covid?

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