Banana YoshimotoAnd when something awful happens, the goodness stands out even more ...
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When something awful happens, the goodness stands out even more. A person is always able to remember the good things that happened in their lives, although they are significantly outnumbered by the bad. And it’s not just about remembering. It’s also about how you feel when you remember the good things. When something awful happens, the goodness stands out even more.
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