“Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess, and then thankfully remember how you would crave for them if they were not yours.”
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The world may look distressing, which in fact, it is, as negativity weights more in the force; the act of balancing has no significance, since everyone is technically cynical to each other.
Stoicism is one important piece of our life, as we're exposed on limitless negativity throughout our life. so embody stoicism push your limit don't listen to negativity and learn.
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