Food for Thought

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I strive to.......


1. LISTEN without interrupting.
2. SPEAK without accusing.
3. GIVE without sparing.
4. PRAY without ceasing.
5. ANSWER without arguing.
6. SHARE without pretending.
7. ENJOY without complaint.
8. TRUST without wavering.
9. FORGIVE without punishing.
10. PROMISE without forgetting.


Seems like a short list of 10 things but they arent all easy tasks... but these are great reminders that can make life so much sweeter. :)


~Mo

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