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Instead Of Just Existing, Choose To Live

Instead Of Just Existing, Choose To Live

Assaad Mardini Assaad Mardini
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Existing is breathing, but living is much more than that.

What Would Your Life Be Like With No Regrets?

What Would Your Life Be Like With No Regrets?

Kayla McCullough Kayla McCullough
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A beautiful life does not come with no cost.

Stop Waiting—Life Starts Now

Stop Waiting—Life Starts Now

Megan Minutillo Megan Minutillo
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Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month, not on the first of the month or the January of each year.

This Is Just A Reminder That You Are Alive

This Is Just A Reminder That You Are Alive

Bria Barrows Bria Barrows
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Oxygen is pumping through your lungs and your heart is beating through your chest. You have the amazing ability to see the sun and feel the cool air on your skin. 

What Does It Mean To Let Go And Let Live?

What Does It Mean To Let Go And Let Live?

Samantha Fox Samantha Fox
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I keep searching for the right passage, quote, saying, or word, hoping there is solace in what my heart is presently feeling.

This Is For The Girls Who Are Truly Ready To Live

This Is For The Girls Who Are Truly Ready To Live

Colleen George Colleen George
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She finally knew that she did not have to carry her mistakes with her. She did not have to be anything but free. 

You Might Die Tomorrow, So Why Not Live Today?

You Might Die Tomorrow, So Why Not Live Today?

Jeremy Goldberg Jeremy Goldberg
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Quit your job, learn to ride a motorcycle, and book a cruise to Mexico. Become a rodeo clown. Eat ice cream for dinner. Cut off all your hair. Do a cartwheel. Go skydiving and try anal sex (but not at the same time).

I’ve Taken Some Time Off This Month To Live

I’ve Taken Some Time Off This Month To Live

Janne Robinson Janne Robinson
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Time for more living offline. Time for more living — not working.

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