Joy; the kind of happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens. —David Steindl-Rast

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Joy; the kind of happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.

DAVID STEINDL-RAST

Catholic theologian

COMMENTS

Rosalee from North Little Rock, AR NOVEMBER 30, 2018
May God Bless each of you at this Special Season
Sandor from California NOVEMBER 30, 2018
The inner child in us knows this joy. We all have access to this place we need only to let go whatever is keeping us away .
Al NOVEMBER 29, 2018
This was heavenly, back in day!

This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays! —D.M. Dellinger
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Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours. —Vera Nazarian
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If you want to make a difference and leave your world a better place, let others know how important they are as you put their needs above yours. —Jaren L. Davis
The purpose of life is a life of purpose. —Robert Byrne
In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us. —Flora Edwards
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We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community...Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own. —Cesar Chavez
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
You don't have to accept the invitation to get angry. Instead, practice forgiveness, empathy and encouragement. —Dan Fallon
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