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Use anything you can think of to understand and be understood, and you'll discover the creativity that connects you with others.

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Martha Beck
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 29
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Recurrent floods of sadness and anger gradually wash away the rubble of the defunct relationship, leaving only the bits of treasure: the remembered moments of real communion, a new understanding of your own mistakes, a clear picture of the dysfunctions you will never tolerate again.
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If you're miserable, make a choice. If you're still miserable, you can choose again.
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Forcing yourself to think happy lies doesn't heal your dreams. Getting to the truth does.
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Imagine what you'd do if it absolutely didn't matter what people thought of you. Got it? Good. Never go back.
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If you think there is no action that you can perform in your current circumstances that will increase the supply of love in the world, you are believing a lie. At the very least, you always have the option to offer yourself kindness and understanding. That alone can increase the supply of love in the world.
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Many of us have spent a lifetime trying to be what we’re not, feeling lousy about ourselves when we fail, and sometimes when we succeed. We hide our differences when, by accepting and celebrating them, we could collaborate to make every effort more exciting, productive enjoyable, and powerful. Personally, I think we should start right now.
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