J. Redel

Today I Am Fortunate To Be Alive

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Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive,

I have a precious human life,

I am not going to waste it.

I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others;

to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,

I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.

— the Dalai Lama

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