We can react in two ways

When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways–either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength. ~Dalai Lama

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  1. Timothy Mckiness

    January 27, 2014

    Jendhamuni a long time ago I lost a loved one in the killing fields in Cambodia I stopped working for the Marine Corps and the CIA and work towards world peace . So I guess in my life I did both. its a good post

  2. Zlata R

    January 27, 2014

    +Jendhamuni Sos dear I can feel you my friend.I would definitely use the challenge to find your inner strength !! Take care.

  3. spenchiu cosmina

    January 28, 2014

    I hope not to be the case to have something in life, it's hard, it's hard to decide what's good then and it's hard to give up what is likely to be good ….

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