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Apr 2024
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3162: What If My Small Dreams Are My Gre...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3162:

In Genevieve V. Georget's thought-provoking piece, "WHAT IF MY SMALL DREAMS ARE MY GREATNESS?" she explores the profound realization that true greatness may not lie in grand, world-altering achievements but in the small, everyday actions and decisions that define our lives. Georget's narrative weaves through her personal journey of self-acceptance and the transformative power of recognizing the significance in the seemingly insignificant, challenging us to redefine what it means to lead a meaningful life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/small-dreams-greatness/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your dreams aren’t big enough." Those were the words that shattered my heart.

"What if those dreams of mine ARE my greatness? What if the small things are the big things?"

"A life filled with runny noses and carpools and supportive phone calls to friends and piles of dishes, THAT TOO, IS HOLY GROUND."

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