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Thought for Today - December 4, 2023



You can have it all. Just not all at once.

Oprah Winfrey


In this fast-paced world, where instant results are often expected, it's refreshing to remember that true fulfillment doesn't come from instant gratification. It's pieced together like a patchwork quilt, each square a different color, a different moment, a different experience. Life's richness often comes from the accumulation of these pieces over time, not from a single, hurried moment.


Embracing the journey, with its ebbs and flows, allows us to savor each individual achievement, relationship, and dream. It's about giving each facet of life its due time to shine, to not rush through the chapters, but to read every line, to feel every emotion. It's about understanding that the beauty of our lives isn't just found in the big picture but in each individual stroke of the brush.


So, let's celebrate the steps we take, knowing that each one is a vital part of the whole. Let's be kind to ourselves, recognizing that while we strive for 'it all,' we're already amidst a life full of wonder—piece by piece, moment by moment. After all, a well-lived life is not a sprint to the finish, but a leisurely stroll through a garden of diverse blooms, each to be appreciated in its own perfect time.


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