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Oct 2024
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3343: 4 Lessons on Surviving and Thrivin...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3343:

Samantha Young shares the profound lessons she learned after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her journey highlights the importance of letting go, embracing vulnerability, and practicing gratitude, even in the face of life's most difficult challenges. This story is a powerful reminder that resilience and hope can emerge from the darkest moments.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/4-lessons-on-surviving-and-thriving-when-times-are-tough/

Quotes to ponder:

"Control is an illusion. Letting go of control is liberation."

"The biggest regrets are the things we did not say or do."

"Every day we are not in the ground is a good day, a chance to remake ourselves and our lives into things of value and beauty."

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