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Oct 2024
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3356: Finding Patience For Life's Unansw...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3356:

Allison Carmen encourages embracing uncertainty with patience and an open mind. In her story of Linda, a small business owner, she highlights how facing unanswered questions and difficulties can lead to growth and new opportunities. Carmen introduces the idea of "Maybe," a mindset that allows for possibility and hope, helping us stay present and resilient, even in uncertain times.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/finding-patience-for-lifes-unanswered-questions/ & http://www.allisoncarmen.com/why-cant-we-stay-positive/

Quotes to ponder:

"Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign language."

"Maybe everything can work out well, Maybe something else beneficial will happen or Maybe we will be okay no matter what."

"Having an immediate answer is not always the best solution. Maybe experiencing the question will lead you to where you want to be."

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