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Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

Regina Brett

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Regina Brett
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: May 31
Columnist
Journalist
Writer
Ravenna
Ohio
Calms
Breath
Breaths
Calm
Deep
Attitude
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Mind

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When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
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It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
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Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
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Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
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Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
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No matter how I feel, I get up, dress up, and show up for life. When I do, the day always serves up more than I could have hoped for. Each day truly is a slice of heaven. Some days the slices are just smaller than others.
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The secret to success, to parenting, to life, is to not count up the cost. Don't focus on all the steps it will take. Don't stare into the abyss at the giant leap it will take. That view will keep you from taking the next small step.
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God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
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Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
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We've come a long way from having one land line that was forbidden to be answered during dinner. We had no answering machine, just a dad who barked, 'Who calls during dinner? If it's important, they'll call back.' He was right.
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Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
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