Something New Every Day

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You have requested everything you have received

Remove the if
Remove the if and you’re right.

Imagine if before you entered this world you made a list of everything you wanted to experience; yes that means every good, bad and ugly event is something you requested.

Now, look back at your life and see how each event you experienced changed you into the person you’re today. Which event brought about the greatest change? I can say with some certainty it wasn’t the happiest moments because it seems to be human nature to take those events for granted. The events that brought about the greatest change will have been the events you would have preferred not to have experienced at all.

If you’re happy with who you are today, you’ve passed those examinations with flying colours and the happiest times of your life is ahead of you.

If you’re not happy with who you are today, I can say with certainty there will be more experiences coming your way because the purpose of life is to find happiness within you.

Happy people do not have everything, however, they’re always grateful for everything they have. I’ll leave you with one final thought.

You were born with the strength to overcome every obstacle to happiness you requested.


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