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When the mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled, it is crucial to understand how to use it. The mind is an amazing tool that can help us turn our greatest desires into reality. It can also be our worst enemy. If you are reading this, then your mind is already working. While it works for good there are times when you need to reign in your mind’s tendency toward negativity.
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