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When you perceive that problems serve a purpose in your life, you will recognize that problems are opportunities in disguise.

Peace Pilgrim

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Peace Pilgrim
Age: 72 †
Born: 1908
Born: July 18
Died: 1981
Died: July 7
Activist
Peace Activist
Teacher
Egg Harbor City
New Jersey
Mildred Lisette Norman
Problems
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Disguise
Life
Perceive
Opportunities
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If you know but do not do, you are a very unhappy person indeed.
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Pure love is a willingness to give without a thought of receiving anything in return.
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I believe that the means you use will determine the end you receive.
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There is a magic formula for resolving conflicts. It is this: Have as your objective the resolving of the conflict, not the gaining of advantage. There is a magic formula for avoiding conflicts. It is this: Be concerned that you do not offend, not that you are not offended.
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Just concentrate on thinking and living and acting in harmony with God's laws and inspiring others to do likewise.
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Looking through the eyes of the divine nature you see the essence within the manifestation, the creator within the creation, and it is a wonderful, wonderful world!
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Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens.
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Many people who say they have financial problems really mean that they want more than they need.
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My appointed work is to awaken the divine nature that is within.
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Real peace is more than the absence of war it is an absence of the causes of war.
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How good it is to work in the invigorating fresh air under the life-giving sun amid the inspiring beauty of nature. There are many who recognize this... How good it is to earn you livelihood by contributing constructively to the society in which you live - everyone should, of course, and in a healthy society everyone would.
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Do not suppress it - that would hurt you inside. Do not express it - this would not only hurt you inside, it would cause ripples in your surroundings. What you do is transform it.
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