“Commitment”
If you plan on getting anywhere; you must be willing to go all the way…
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Frame of Mind”
“Nothing can stop a person with the right mental attitude from achieving their goal; nothing on this earth can help a person with the wrong mental attitude.”
--Thomas Jefferson
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“Nothing can stop a person with the right mental attitude from achieving their goal; nothing on this earth can help a person with the wrong mental attitude.”
--Thomas Jefferson
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Limitless Possibilities”
The only limits the mind knows are the ones that we give attention to…
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The only limits the mind knows are the ones that we give attention to…
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Your Response…is Your Choice”
“I fill myself with love, and I send that out into the world. How others treat me is their path; how I respond is mine.”
--Dr. Wayne Dyer
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“I fill myself with love, and I send that out into the world. How others treat me is their path; how I respond is mine.”
--Dr. Wayne Dyer
Have a Great Day
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Don’t Settle for Less…From Yourself”
Some say that you should make some something of yourself. I submit that you shouldn’t make something of yourself, instead make you should the most of yourself.
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Some say that you should make some something of yourself. I submit that you shouldn’t make something of yourself, instead make you should the most of yourself.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Never Fear Failure”
“I’ve missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot…and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
--Michael Jordon
The point Michael Jordon is stressing in the above disclosure is that you should not be paralyzed by fear. So many never take “the shot” because they are afraid of missing…Here’s the thing; you will never make the shot that you don’t take.
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“I’ve missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot…and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
--Michael Jordon
The point Michael Jordon is stressing in the above disclosure is that you should not be paralyzed by fear. So many never take “the shot” because they are afraid of missing…Here’s the thing; you will never make the shot that you don’t take.
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Hope for Adults AND Teenagers”
“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.”
--Mark Twain
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“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.”
--Mark Twain
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Perspective”
If you change the way you look at things, “things” will change the way they look.
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If you change the way you look at things, “things” will change the way they look.
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Say What You Mean…With Compassion”
I encourage everyone to say what they mean, however what you say and how you say it doesn’t have to BE mean…
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I encourage everyone to say what they mean, however what you say and how you say it doesn’t have to BE mean…
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Practice For The Sake of Practice”“
Your practice can show you the truth. Your own experience is all that counts.”
--Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, Mindfulness in Plain English
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Your practice can show you the truth. Your own experience is all that counts.”
--Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, Mindfulness in Plain English
Have a Great Day
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Do Your Work, and Then Let It Go”
Often people will carry their accomplishments (rarely will they carry their shortcomings) almost like a badge or banner long after the work has been completed. This is, in and of itself debilitating because it fails to allow the work to stand on its own merit. Additionally, it takes the focus off of the task at hand. Whether good, bad, or neutral, do your work, and then let it go.
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Often people will carry their accomplishments (rarely will they carry their shortcomings) almost like a badge or banner long after the work has been completed. This is, in and of itself debilitating because it fails to allow the work to stand on its own merit. Additionally, it takes the focus off of the task at hand. Whether good, bad, or neutral, do your work, and then let it go.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“The Guest House”
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still treat each guest honorably. They may clear you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.
--Rumi
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This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still treat each guest honorably. They may clear you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.
--Rumi
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Insanity Defined”
The definition of insanity is: repeating the same behaviors and expecting different outcomes.
Make changes instead of making excuses…
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The definition of insanity is: repeating the same behaviors and expecting different outcomes.
Make changes instead of making excuses…
Have a Great Day
Monday, January 18, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Message of Peace”
“We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.”
--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Excerpt from: I Have A Dream, delivered August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
The preceding passage from Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech is evidence of the steadfast courage and a testament to the faith that Dr. King possessed. We should all be so fortunate to have the same courage that he demonstrated in the face of relentless resistance against the movement for equality and true freedom for all so as not to resort to the lower levels of physical violence, but maintain a higher resolve. We must have faith that “soul force” will forever prevail over “physical force.”
In this day of remembrance, let us heed Dr. King’s call and not look at the shallow exterior of our fellow humans; but instead, let us look deep, deep inside ourselves and others to see each other’s heart with compassion and tolerance.
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“We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force.”
--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
Excerpt from: I Have A Dream, delivered August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
The preceding passage from Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech is evidence of the steadfast courage and a testament to the faith that Dr. King possessed. We should all be so fortunate to have the same courage that he demonstrated in the face of relentless resistance against the movement for equality and true freedom for all so as not to resort to the lower levels of physical violence, but maintain a higher resolve. We must have faith that “soul force” will forever prevail over “physical force.”
In this day of remembrance, let us heed Dr. King’s call and not look at the shallow exterior of our fellow humans; but instead, let us look deep, deep inside ourselves and others to see each other’s heart with compassion and tolerance.
Have a Great Day
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Think Before You Speak”
“Skillful speech not only means that we pay attention to the words we speak and to their tone, but also requires that our words reflect compassion and concern for others and that they help and heal, rather that wound and destroy…”
--Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness
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“Skillful speech not only means that we pay attention to the words we speak and to their tone, but also requires that our words reflect compassion and concern for others and that they help and heal, rather that wound and destroy…”
--Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness
Have a Great Day
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Present Moment, Wonderful Moment”
Your past is a valuable resource of information and experiences. The past is a wonderful teacher. The past is a point of “REFERENCE.” However, the past should never be a place of “RESIDENCE”…In other words, it’s ok to “visit” your past (occasionally) but you shouldn’t live there!
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Your past is a valuable resource of information and experiences. The past is a wonderful teacher. The past is a point of “REFERENCE.” However, the past should never be a place of “RESIDENCE”…In other words, it’s ok to “visit” your past (occasionally) but you shouldn’t live there!
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Listen More Than You Talk”
Ever wonder why we have one mouth and two ears? Besides the obvious aesthetics, I submit that it is because we should listen twice as much as we talk…
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Ever wonder why we have one mouth and two ears? Besides the obvious aesthetics, I submit that it is because we should listen twice as much as we talk…
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“We’re All in This Together”
“Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and nature. That is not just a dream, but a necessity. We are dependent on each other in so many ways that we can no longer live in isolated communities and ignore what is happening outside those communities.”
---The Dalai Lama
“Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and nature. That is not just a dream, but a necessity. We are dependent on each other in so many ways that we can no longer live in isolated communities and ignore what is happening outside those communities.”
---The Dalai Lama
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Inspire Others”
If I inspire someone to think about doing something positive, that is good;
If I inspire someone to take action, and do something positive, that is great;
If I inspire someone to think and take action to do something positive and that in turn inspires others to do something positive…that is the ultimate.
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If I inspire someone to think about doing something positive, that is good;
If I inspire someone to take action, and do something positive, that is great;
If I inspire someone to think and take action to do something positive and that in turn inspires others to do something positive…that is the ultimate.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Stay Active, Stay Young”
Some believe that people get old and stop doing things; I believe that people get old because they stop doing things…
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Some believe that people get old and stop doing things; I believe that people get old because they stop doing things…
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Thank You!!!”
Two very simple words so often go unsaid. I truly believe that becoming a good citizen, one that contributes to and supports his/her family, community, and humankind as a whole, begins with the ability to show gratitude; being grateful for the help and support that one gets, be it in the form of friendly advice or help moving into a new house, is only part of the equation. You have to have the strength to acknowledge that you didn’t do it all yourself. This takes modesty and it helps to keep you grounded.
To that end…
I extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the people that have become “fans” of Creative Genius Inc., Daily Inspiration. Your support is very encouraging and truly appreciated. In an effort to expand the flow of positive energy and “inspiration” throughout the universe, I would like to call on all of you and ask that you reach out through your network and invite your friends to become “fans” of Creative Genius Inc., Daily Inspiration. http://creativegeniusinc.blogspot.com/
Thank you again…
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Two very simple words so often go unsaid. I truly believe that becoming a good citizen, one that contributes to and supports his/her family, community, and humankind as a whole, begins with the ability to show gratitude; being grateful for the help and support that one gets, be it in the form of friendly advice or help moving into a new house, is only part of the equation. You have to have the strength to acknowledge that you didn’t do it all yourself. This takes modesty and it helps to keep you grounded.
To that end…
I extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the people that have become “fans” of Creative Genius Inc., Daily Inspiration. Your support is very encouraging and truly appreciated. In an effort to expand the flow of positive energy and “inspiration” throughout the universe, I would like to call on all of you and ask that you reach out through your network and invite your friends to become “fans” of Creative Genius Inc., Daily Inspiration. http://creativegeniusinc.blogspot.com/
Thank you again…
Have a Great Day
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Walk THE Talk!”
The best way to succeed in life is to “act” on the advice we give others…
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The best way to succeed in life is to “act” on the advice we give others…
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Where do You LIVE?”
Often people will live in the past in an attempt to understand why something happened or to right-a-wrong that had been done to them. Sometimes people will live in the future with grandiose fantasies of happiness when [fill in the blank] happens. For example, "I’ll be happy when I get a new car, job, house, or boss."
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for have goals and wanting to improve oneself and/or ones conditions; however, the place to do the work that is required to “change” an existing condition is here and now! Remember:
Yesterday is what we call “History”
Tomorrow is what we call “The Future”
Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the “The Present”
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Often people will live in the past in an attempt to understand why something happened or to right-a-wrong that had been done to them. Sometimes people will live in the future with grandiose fantasies of happiness when [fill in the blank] happens. For example, "I’ll be happy when I get a new car, job, house, or boss."
Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for have goals and wanting to improve oneself and/or ones conditions; however, the place to do the work that is required to “change” an existing condition is here and now! Remember:
Yesterday is what we call “History”
Tomorrow is what we call “The Future”
Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the “The Present”
Have a Great Day
Friday, January 8, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“The Choice is Yours”
Regardless of one’s current situation or the circumstances that one was “born into,” there comes a point when the difference between poverty and wealth, addiction or recovery, victim or victor, poor health or wellbeing, stagnation or improvement, is nothing more than a choice…
And the choice is yours!
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Regardless of one’s current situation or the circumstances that one was “born into,” there comes a point when the difference between poverty and wealth, addiction or recovery, victim or victor, poor health or wellbeing, stagnation or improvement, is nothing more than a choice…
And the choice is yours!
Have a Great Day
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Before you Speak…”
Before you say something, do a “self-check” and ask yourself these three questions:
1. Is what I’m about to say absolutely necessary?
2. Is what I’m about to say going to be helpful or hurtful?
3. Is what I’m about to say going improve on the silence that was?
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Before you say something, do a “self-check” and ask yourself these three questions:
1. Is what I’m about to say absolutely necessary?
2. Is what I’m about to say going to be helpful or hurtful?
3. Is what I’m about to say going improve on the silence that was?
Have a Great Day
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Which Wolf Do You Feed?”
An elder Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me..It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride, and superiority. The other wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same fight is going on inside of you and every other person too.”
They thought for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” the old Cherokee simply replied… “The one I feed.”
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An elder Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me..It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride, and superiority. The other wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same fight is going on inside of you and every other person too.”
They thought for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” the old Cherokee simply replied… “The one I feed.”
Have a Great Day
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“How Will You Be Remembered?”
As we move through our day, we will have many encounters with a multiplicity of individuals in a variety of situations. Remember: every action you take (or don’t) and every word spoken (or not) is the substance that will comprise YOUR eulogy…
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As we move through our day, we will have many encounters with a multiplicity of individuals in a variety of situations. Remember: every action you take (or don’t) and every word spoken (or not) is the substance that will comprise YOUR eulogy…
Have a Great Day
Monday, January 4, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Getting Things Done”
Don’t confuse action/activity with accomplishment(s).
Often people think that because they are busy, they are getting things done [read accomplishing their goals] … Unfortunately, this I not always the case. Take, for example, a car that is stuck in the mud while the wheels are spinning round and round - this may constitute a lot of action; however, you and your car will be going nowhere. To that end, it may be useful to utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) also referred to as Key Performance Measures (KPM’s). These tools are sometimes used to compliment task lists and timelines for task completion.
In a nut shell, KPI’s offer a method to gauge/measure progress toward a goal and/or task completion. A KPI may be as simple as a spreadsheet indicating a start date, completion date and intermediate progress expectations at specified junctions. Or it may be a very detailed, full on Gantt Chart. When we approach task completion with predetermined (documented) goals, coupled with measurable progress points, we are much more equipped to stay on task, remain focused and we have a useful tool that helps to validate our progress.
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Don’t confuse action/activity with accomplishment(s).
Often people think that because they are busy, they are getting things done [read accomplishing their goals] … Unfortunately, this I not always the case. Take, for example, a car that is stuck in the mud while the wheels are spinning round and round - this may constitute a lot of action; however, you and your car will be going nowhere. To that end, it may be useful to utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) also referred to as Key Performance Measures (KPM’s). These tools are sometimes used to compliment task lists and timelines for task completion.
In a nut shell, KPI’s offer a method to gauge/measure progress toward a goal and/or task completion. A KPI may be as simple as a spreadsheet indicating a start date, completion date and intermediate progress expectations at specified junctions. Or it may be a very detailed, full on Gantt Chart. When we approach task completion with predetermined (documented) goals, coupled with measurable progress points, we are much more equipped to stay on task, remain focused and we have a useful tool that helps to validate our progress.
Have a Great Day
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Taking Care of Business” (yours)
There is a saying that goes: “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Maybe so… However, it still needs to be watered, fertilized, weeded and mowed… My point? Stop looking over the fence and start taking care of business (yours).
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There is a saying that goes: “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Maybe so… However, it still needs to be watered, fertilized, weeded and mowed… My point? Stop looking over the fence and start taking care of business (yours).
Have a Great Day
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Daily Inspiration…Posted by, Don Penny
Suggested Reading:
The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield
In this easy, quick read, Steven Pressfield brilliantly defines resistance (resistance in the context of ANY self defeating/self sabotaging behavior). He also identifies ways to recognize and counter [read: overcome] resistance in an effort to realize and bring to life that which you and ONLY you can bring into existence. What is this “thing” that you need to bring to life? It is the special and unique gift(s) that you share with the rest of us, not as a means of self promotion, but because it is what you/we are meant to do.
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The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield
In this easy, quick read, Steven Pressfield brilliantly defines resistance (resistance in the context of ANY self defeating/self sabotaging behavior). He also identifies ways to recognize and counter [read: overcome] resistance in an effort to realize and bring to life that which you and ONLY you can bring into existence. What is this “thing” that you need to bring to life? It is the special and unique gift(s) that you share with the rest of us, not as a means of self promotion, but because it is what you/we are meant to do.
Have a Great day
Friday, January 1, 2010
Daily Inspiration…
“Begin Within”
Greetings and Happy New Year! I would like to offer my personal “mantra” (Begin Within)
Though it sounds easy enough to “begin within” we often look to external sources (these sources may be in the form of other people or circumstances) for validation, change, justification, a sense(s) of worth, opportunities to re-direct responsibility (read…blame), or the satisfying of some void, the list goes on and on, you get the idea.
When we look externally we surrender not only responsibility but our power! To that end, don’t sell yourself short. Be your true self, the empowered you that can make a difference, that can be the change that is so desperately needed. But remember: said change starts with you, within YOU! “Begin Within”
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Greetings and Happy New Year! I would like to offer my personal “mantra” (Begin Within)
Though it sounds easy enough to “begin within” we often look to external sources (these sources may be in the form of other people or circumstances) for validation, change, justification, a sense(s) of worth, opportunities to re-direct responsibility (read…blame), or the satisfying of some void, the list goes on and on, you get the idea.
When we look externally we surrender not only responsibility but our power! To that end, don’t sell yourself short. Be your true self, the empowered you that can make a difference, that can be the change that is so desperately needed. But remember: said change starts with you, within YOU! “Begin Within”
Have a Great day
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