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I try to be mindful in my daily life, trying to stay more present and have more intention. It keeps me calm, and I feel less whipped about by my emotions.
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J. Philippe Rushton
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Frances Burney
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Emily Ratajkowski
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Saint Basil
Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.
Maya Angelou
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Oswald Chambers
I try to be mindful in my daily life, trying to stay more present and have more intention. It keeps me calm, and I feel less whipped about by my emotions.
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