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July 31, 2013 a gratitude 20 mile meditative run”It is not how you compare to others that is important, but rather how you compare to who you were yesterday. If you've advanced even one step, then you've achieved something great.”

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July 30, 2013 a gratitude 20 mile meditative run“Once you start recognizing the truth of your story, finish the story. It happened but you're still here, you're still capable, powerful, you're not your circumstance. It happened and you made it through. You're still fully equipped with every single tool you need to fulfill your purpose.” 

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July 28, 2013 a gratitude 50 mile meditative run”There will be times in life when you cannot succeed, Or times when hardship seems about to crush you. Such times are inevitable, yet we should not allow our spirits to be broken by them.”

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July 27, 2013 a gratitude 52 mile meditative run,”Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of that determination fades in time. The moment you feel that is when you should make a fresh determination. Tell yourself, “OK! I will start again from now!” If you fall down seven times, get up an eighth. Don’t give up when you feel discouraged—just pick yourself up and renew your determination each time.”

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July 26, 2013 gratitude 20 mile meditative run“Change is not something that we should fear. Rather, it is something that we should welcome. For without change, nothing in this world would ever grow or blossom and no one in this world would ever move forward to become the person they’re meant to be.”

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July 25, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,”A poet wrote: “To the weak, difficulty is a closed door. To the strong, however, it is a door waiting to be opened.” Difficulties impede the progress of those who are weak. For the strong, however, they are an opportunity to open wide the doors to a bright future. Everything is determined by our attitude, by our resolve.”

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July 24, 2013 a gratitude 20 mile meditative run,”In life when we feel we have reached a limit, that is when the true battle begins. Just when you despair and think it is impossible to go any further, will you become apathetic, or will you say it’s not over and stand up with an unyielding spirit? The battle is decided by this single determination.”

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July 23, a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,“BEING old age is not just a matter of physical age. Old age begins when one loses his/her ideals. A person with faith is young, while one filled with doubt is old. One who is plagued by fear is old. One is young to the extent that he/she possesses hope and old to the extent that he/she has lost it.“

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July 22, 2013 a gratitude 10 mile meditative run,”Our future self does not exist in some far-off place; it exists in the heart and mind of our present self. That is why we must face and tackle the realities that confront us.”

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July 21, 2013 a gratitude 40 mile meditative run,”One cannot become a starring player in life if one is easily swayed by one’s emotions over every little thing. Strength of character lies in performing the drama of life with courage and confidence, practicing self-reflection and self-control under any circumstances.”

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July 20, 2013 a gratitude 40 mile meditative run,“Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth. Only you can be responsible for that. If you can't love and respect yourself - no one else will be able to make that happen. Accept who you are - completely; the good and the bad - and make changes as YOU see fit - not because you think someone else wants you to be different.”

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July 19, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,“How aware are we of our own inner life, our spirituality-something so intangible yet so priceless? How much effort do we make to perceive that which is not obvious, which can neither be seen nor heard? I believe the exploration and enrichment of the human spirit is what determines our very humanity. Such enrichment provides an inner compass that can lead civilizations to greatness.” 

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July 18, 2013 a gratitude 20 mile meditative run,”It is vital to have a resilient spirit so that without complaints or feelings of disaffection, one is able to always look on the bright side of a situation and find in it a source of hope and happiness. Such wisdom makes it possible to lead a thoroughly fulfilled life.”

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July 17, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,”Our hopes, desires and ambitions are powerful forces existing within us for the shaping of the future. They are the generating forces that create the future. To lose hope or give up one’s goals because of the setbacks of the moment is to diminish one’s own life potential. Hopes, dreams, faith and sense of mission enable us to open up our lives.”

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July 16, 2013 gratitude 20 mile meditative run”Each time you fall down, just get back up. If you can pick yourself up, you can also move forward.”

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July 14, 2013 a gratitude 40 mile meditative run,“Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us.”  

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July 13, 2013 a gratitude 33 mile meditative run,"Youthfulness is not determined by age. It is determined by one’s life force. One who possesses hope is forever young. One who continually advances is forever beautiful."

July 12, 2013 gratitude 18 mile meditative run,”The course of our lives is determined by how we react—what we decide and what we do—at the darkest of times. We need courage to become happy, to triumph over life’s trials, to help others, and to take action for peace and justice. Courage is the key that unlocks the power, as vast as the universe, which exists within us.”

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July 11, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,”Like the ocean that remains calm in its depths even when waves rage over its surface, and like the sun that continues shining on high even during storms, we can at each moment create value and develop our state of life, enjoying our existence to the fullest in times of both suffering and joy.”

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July 10, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,”Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life, through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life, they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities.”

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July 9, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,”Life is best lived by being bold and daring. People tend to grow fearful when they taste failure, face a daunting challenge or fall ill. Yet that is precisely the time to become even bolder. Those who are victors at heart are the greatest of all champions.”

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July 8, 2013 a gratitude 15 mile meditative run,”It may seem perfectly natural to simply follow the dictates of our emotions and desires but the truth is that there is nothing more unreliable than our own self-centered mind. Life doesn't necessarily turn out as we hope or plan. This is why it is important to become the master of one’s mind, rather than being mastered by it.”

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July 7, 2013 a gratitude 40 mile meditative run,”Whilst the stark truth is that hardship and difficulties are inevitable and inescapable, the definitive question may be whether we yield under their weight or use them as an opportunity to better ourselves.”

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July 6, 2013 a gratitude 34 mile meditative run,“How aware are we of our own inner life, our spirituality-something so intangible yet so priceless? How much effort do we make to perceive that which is not obvious, which can neither be seen nor heard? I believe the exploration and enrichment of the human spirit is what determines our very humanity. Such enrichment provides an inner compass that can lead civilizations to greatness.” 

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July 5, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,“Divide the constant tide and random noisiness of energetic flow, with conscious recurring moments of empty mind, solitude, gratitude and deep...slow...breathing. Of this, the natural law of self-preservation demands.” 

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July 4, 2013 a gratitude 20 mile meditative run,“The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free.”

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July 3, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative  run,”Wouldn't it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you would do just about anything if you knew it would make you happy? This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment from inside out.“

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July 2, 2013 a gratitude 18 mile meditative run,“We all are so deeply interconnected; we have no option but to love all. Be kind and do good for any one and that will be reflected. The ripples of the kind heart are the highest blessings of the Universe.” 

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July 1, 2013 a gratitude 15 mile meditative run,“The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud. In order to grow and gain wisdom, first you must have the mud --- the obstacles of life and its suffering. ... The mud speaks of the common ground that humans share, no matter what our stations in life. ... Whether we have it all or we have nothing, we are all faced with the same obstacles: sadness, loss, illness, dying and death. If we are to strive as human beings to gain more wisdom, more kindness and more compassion, we must have the intention to grow as a lotus and open each petal one by one.”