You don't meditate once and suddenly your life turns around. What it does is it lets you train your brain to be able to become more stable in an action-oriented way.
The beauty of getting older is the surprise of what else you can do to make the world a better place with the wisdom that you've accrued over those years.
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What this quote means
Aging brings valuable insights that can be used to positively impact the world.
In this quote, Goldie Hawn emphasizes the positive aspects of aging, highlighting that with the passage of time, individuals accumulate wisdom that allows them to contribute to the world in meaningful ways. Rather than viewing aging solely as a decline, it should be seen as an opportunity for growth and the potential to enact positive change based on life experiences.
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In a speech about the value of community service, one might say, 'The beauty of getting older is the surprise of what else you can do to make the world a better place with the wisdom that you've accrued over those years.'
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