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> [“Isn’t it funny how we make rational excuses for being out of alignment? We say, “Well, this \_\_\_\_ and that \_\_\_\_ happened, so it makes perfect sense for me to be feeling like this \_\_\_\_ and wanting to do this…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/isn-t-it-funny-how-we-make-rational-excuses-for-being-out-of/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

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## More by Alaric Hutchinson

> [“If we aren't willing to change, we aren't willing to unconditionally love.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/if-we-aren-t-willing-to-change-we-aren-t-willing-to-unconditionally/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“Your judgments about another person say more about your own character than the character of the person you are pointing a finger at. This…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/your-judgments-about-another-person-say-more-about-your-own-character/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“Isn’t it funny how we make rational excuses for being out of alignment? We say, “Well, this \_\_\_\_ and that \_\_\_\_ happened, so it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/isn-t-it-funny-how-we-make-rational-excuses-for-being-out-of/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“When using the Law of Attraction to manifest one’s more desired reality, it is not simply enough to shift one’s conscious thoughts – for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/when-using-the-law-of-attraction-to-manifest-one-s-more-desired/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“Bravery is listening even when you don't want to hear it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/bravery-is-listening-even-when-you-don-t-want-to-hear-it/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“There is never a reason good enough to be out of alignment with peace.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/there-is-never-a-reason-good-enough-to-be-out-of-alignment-with-peace/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“We're so afraid of being hurt that we become the abuser first.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/we-re-so-afraid-of-being-hurt-that-we-become-the-abuser-first/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“Love is being able to view a situation without adding duality to it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/love-is-being-able-to-view-a-situation-without-adding-duality-to-it/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“If you lack open communication and honesty in your life – It’s time to look within. Are you someone who handles heavy, emotional, or…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/if-you-lack-open-communication-and-honesty-in-your-life-it-s-time-to/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“The moment we accept our pain is the moment we release our suffering. Suffering is created when we offer life resistance, and what we…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/the-moment-we-accept-our-pain-is-the-moment-we-release-our-suffering/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“It’s all about reprogramming our minds to focus more on what brings us joy.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/it-s-all-about-reprogramming-our-minds-to-focus-more-on-what-brings/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“On the road to success, there is always room to share appreciation and gratitude for other people’s successes. Feeling gratitude for other people raises…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/on-the-road-to-success-there-is-always-room-to-share-appreciation-and/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“Unconditional Love is the external expression of Inner Peace.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/unconditional-love-is-the-external-expression-of-inner-peace/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“Being under stress is like being stranded in a body of water. If you panic, it will cause you to flail around so that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/being-under-stress-is-like-being-stranded-in-a-body-of-water-if-you/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

> [“It’s true that many overly negative people actually fear letting go of their negativity, and it’s because it has become a part of their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alaric-hutchinson/it-s-true-that-many-overly-negative-people-actually-fear-letting-go/)

[Alaric Hutchinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alaric-hutchinson/)

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