Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, cause your mind to dwell on peace and joy.
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Life is not just something to be endured. It is to be lived in joy, in a fullness without limit (p.82)
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life should be experienced joyfully rather than merely tolerated.
Ernest Holmes emphasizes that life is meant to be actively embraced and enjoyed, rather than suffered through or merely survived. He suggests that true fulfillment comes from living fully in joy, appreciating the limitless possibilities life offers.
Themes
LifeJoyExperienceFulfillmentHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about making the most of our daily lives.
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