I had to cease to mourn what could never be and make the most of what was possible. And I would begin doing that by trying to mend the hurts of the past.

Cameron Dokey
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Nelson Mandela was a revolutionary leader in the fight against apartheid. In his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, he describes how his life changed when he was released from prison. He says, "I had to cease to mourn what could never be and make the most of what was possible." Mandela’s words capture the idea that we can change our lives by accepting what is and turning it into something better. When people decide to accept their past and move on, they often find that they can improve their lives. No matter how bad a situation may seem, there is always a way to improve it.

Source: The Wild Orchid: A Retelling Of The Ballad Of Mulan

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