There’s no alternative to being yourself. Accept it, honour it, value it – and get on with it.
RASHEED OGUNLARU
RASHEED OGUNLARU
Rasheed Ogunlaru on acceptance
Rasheed Ogunlaru74 quotes“There’s no alternative to being yourself. Accept it, honour it, value it – and get on with it.”
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The reason that so many fail to find happiness is that they fail to find gratitude.
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Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru The moment that you give gratitude is the moment that you find happiness. The moment that you lose gratitude your happiness will vanish and slip through your fingers
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru Live your life, sing your song. Not full of expectations. Not for the ovations. But for the joy of it.
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Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru Goals are only ever a guide; a winding, changing path. It’s your heart that will really keep you on tack… and nourished along the way.
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru The mind will enchain yourself, others or both. Your heart will set you / them free.
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru You will rarely make wise decisions if you surround yourself with fools
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru My advice for life: dance and sing your song while the party is still on.
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru The moment that you accept life and your life as it is, is the moment that you will start to change your life and this magical life itself.
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru Compassion is even more powerful than courage. Sure, with courage you can conquer a world – but only with compassion can you heal and build it.
Rasheed OgunlaruRasheed Ogunlaru The greatest gift you can give (yourself or anyone else) is just being present.
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