...and that is a powerful answer.

it pointed out somethings to me that I was vaguely aware of them running through my mind.
many, if not most of us, are prompted to try and keep a positive attitude--shoot! lump most of those platitudes together. they may have nuggets of wisdom but I don't use them very much.
however, I do believe that our mindset will make a difference in our daily lives, and in the sum of our lives.
if we seek only negative and non-productive actions, that is our reward.
the same is true of the positive, I believe.
**obviously there are things we cannot control, but we can attempt to regulate our reactions**

Once I dropped my membership in The Church of Never-Ending Guilt, I knew more peace and hope than I had known in the last twenty years.
I believe in personal responsibility, but I do not believe in hellfire and damnation.

"Religion is for those who believe in hell, spirituality is for those who have been there."
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