Life with most teenagers was like having a low-grade bladder infection. It hurts, but you had to tough it out.
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Pay attention to the beauty surrounding you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Appreciate and notice the beauty in your environment.
This quote by Anne Lamott emphasizes the importance of being mindful and aware of the beauty in the world around us. In our busy lives, we often overlook the simple yet profound beauty that exists in nature and everyday moments, which can bring us joy and inspiration.
Themes
BeautyNatureMindfulnessAppreciationAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-care, you might mention the quote to encourage others to take time to enjoy their surroundings.
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Your problem is how you are going to spend this one odd and precious life you have been issued. Whether you're going to spend it trying to look good and creating the illusion that you have power over people and circumstances, or whether you are going to taste it, enjoy it and find out the truth about who you are.
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It is hard to remember that you are a cherished spiritual being when you're burping up apple fritters and Cheetos.
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Gorgeous, amazing things come into our lives when we are paying attention: mangoes, grandnieces, Bach, ponds. This happens more often when we have as little expectation as possible. If you say, "Well, that's pretty much what I thought I'd see," you are in trouble. At that point you have to ask yourself why you are even here. [...] Astonishing material and revelation appear in our lives all the time. Let it be. Unto us, so much is given. We just have to be open for business.
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...because when people have seen you at their worst, you don't have to put on the mask as much.
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