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Just last night I copied this quote from Anne Lamott in her novel, Blue Shoe:


It was not facing what life dealt that made you crazy, it was, but rather trying to set life straight where it was unstraightenable.

This morning I opened an e-mail from a friend which had this quote attached:

Life is not the way it's supposed to be.. It's the way it is..
The way we cope with it, is what makes the difference.

These seem like two very similar ideas received in such a short period of time.  I am thinking the universe is trying to send me a message and that I better listen.



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  1. LindaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    I think you may be right. Those quotes made me think of Gabby Giffords.

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  2. Jenn JilksJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    You are surely right. I get these kinds of things, too!

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  3. AnnaJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I know you are right. I will write these quotes down.

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  4. TaborJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    You are a wise woman! Stop and listen.

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  5. BarbJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Two quotes to ponder and take to heart. Love the purity of the flower.

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  6. Muffy's MarksJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Here's my quote. "Ah.....just roll with it!" While you're rolling, stop and smell the roses.

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  7. Linda MyersJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    "Keep your expectations low." That helps me enjoy what actually comes along.

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  8. Wendy AnnabethJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Wow, I was just talking about this with someone and reading the quotes really hit home :) btw, I'm hosting a giveaway and thought you might be interested! www.domesticsweetheart.com

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  9. Arkansas PattiJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Wonderful quotes to live by. Kind of a version of the Serenity Prayer.

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  10. MargaretJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Actually, I think you were maybe just supposed to pass this on to me.

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