My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. —Maya Angelou
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

Maya Angelou POET, DANCER, PRODUCER, PLAYWRIGHT, DIRECTOR, AUTHOR

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Naima Phillip from Sarasota APRIL 24, 2020
I think this is beautiful! As my mission in life is to not give up on hope, but to thrive and live with courage and love with anyone I meet to inspire to live life.
Vickie Johnson from Brookings, SD APRIL 2, 2020
We have never met but hopefully this will bring you some sunshine today!
Amrita Tirkey from Rourkela, Odisha OCTOBER 24, 2019
It's amazing 😍
Vickie from Indiana  DECEMBER 13, 2016
Ms. Angelou was absolutely right!! As is my mission to encourage, support and love those to whom I come in contact with, my Sunday School children and assistants, especially. Tony, Julie, Julia, Thea and Judy. Love to you all. Vic
shayonba from manipur OCTOBER 3, 2015
It's great.....excellent
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