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5 Quotes That Have Changed The Way I Live My Life

“Keep looking up…that’s the secret of life…” –Snoopy

Makenzie Keely
May 10, 2016
Texas Christian University
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5 Quotes That Have Changed The Way I Live My Life
Makenzie Keely

It’s very simple. Life is not easy. We all go through many trials and tribulations that bring us to our knees. From facing rejection of a possible internship to broken hearts to dealing with the loss of a loved one; sometimes you wonder if you can get out of bed to face the world. While enduring hardships it is easy to lose hope, but these five quotes have helped change the way I live my life.

“And in the meantime, cultivate an understanding of a bunch of other things that the best, sanest people on the planet know; that life is long, that people both change and remain the same, that every last one of us will need to fuck up and be forgiven, that we’re all just walking and walking and walking and trying to find our way, that all roads eventually lead to the mountain top.” –Cheryl Strayed

The five simple rules for happiness:

1. Free your heart from hatred.

2. Free your mind from worries.

3. Live simply.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. Because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.” –Annoymous

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you do.” Joshua 1:9

“Keep looking up…that’s the secret of life…” –Snoopy

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