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Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

Book by Richelle E. Goodrich · 14 quotes · Richelle Goodrich, Richelle, Love

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Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year Quotes

“There are many roads in this world that will guide you to pleasurable, fun, and exciting destinations that do not end in any form of lasting happiness. So before you step on an enticing path, figure out where it leads.”

“I've a habit of placing a happy-face or a frowny-face on my calendar, depending on what kind of day I've had.  Often I slap a droopy circle in the box, discouraged by the things I failed to accomplish and the unpleasant encounters endured.  But then, invariably, a wise muse stops to ask me these three questions: Did your children let you hug them today?  Yes. Did you do a kind deed for someone?  Anyone?  Yes. Did God forsake you today?  No. Then, my dear, despite your challenges, it was a good day after all. Standing corrected,  I twist that frowny-face upside down and smile.”

“Have you noticed how children never bypass a puddle of water, but jump, splash, and slosh right through it?  That's because they know an important truth: Life was meant to be lived; puddles were meant to be experienced.”