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Motivational Quote - You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

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Remember, the only thing you have complete control over is your attitude. You alone are responsible for making yourself happy. Do not depend on others to keep you smiling and positive. Choose to be optimistic. Avoid complaining, especially when the things you are complaining about can’t be avoided or changed.

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ICVICTORY

9/23/2012 11:52:20 PM

What a wonderful way to look at irritants from a different perspective. I too needed this today just having had a challenging conversation with someone I love that just happen to irritate me.

KLWALDON

9/19/2012 11:55:57 AM

As someone else noted, this came at the perfect time for me as well. I need to be reminded of this! It put life in perspective.

WINNAWOLF

6/4/2012 10:09:56 AM

Perspective... What good timing for me!

MARTINT011

5/9/2012 6:30:12 PM

Will keep this, it's so easy to complain, however to control my attitude takes work and it is well worth it. I need to be optimistic and bee happy , not to depend on anyone to make me happy. The Serenity prayer is also very good to remember to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change what I can.

KAYLSLYNN

3/23/2012 7:54:34 AM

I NEEDED THIS TODAY. I NEED TO BE REMINDED OF THIS. THANK YOU !!!!!! I WAS VERY SICK YEARS AGO AND I KNOW GOD TOLD ME ME TO TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES. I LOSE SIGHT OF THAT AT TIMES. TODAY WAS ONE OF THOSE DAYS . THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS KAY

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