Take all those things that would propose to be important, and weigh them upon the scale of your soul. Asking how much each thing actually impacts, not just the moment, but the years ahead. Discard all that is trivial masquerading as significant, and reserve your days for those things that truly matter.L.M. Browning
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If you want to know your purpose in life, ask yourself, “What would make me proud?” And then, ask yourself what you’re doing about it. If you don’t take the time to think about these things, how can you expect to achieve your purpose?
Source: Seasons Of Contemplation: A Book Of Midnight Meditations
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