Jeanine JoyWe aren’t teaching our children to thrive. We teach them to survive. It’s not the same thing. Resilience increases thriving without taking anything away from others.
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We aren’t teaching our children to thrive. We teach them to survive. It’s not the same thing. Resilience increases thriving without taking anything away from others. This is a great quote about resilience, but it is also about fostering a spirit of service to others.
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