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> [“The beginning of being fine is noticing how things really are: 1. Life is uncertain, surprises are likely. 2. If you are alive, that’s good; lower the bar. 3. In a dark place, you still have what really counts. 4.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-tarrant/the-beginning-of-being-fine-is-noticing-how-things-really-are-1-life/)

John Tarrant

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## More by John Tarrant

> [“The beginning of being fine is noticing how things really are: 1. Life is uncertain, surprises are likely. 2. If you are alive, that’s…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-tarrant/the-beginning-of-being-fine-is-noticing-how-things-really-are-1-life/)

John Tarrant

> [“Attention is the most basic form of love; through it we bless and are blessed”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-tarrant/attention-is-the-most-basic-form-of-love-through-it-we-bless-and-are/)

John Tarrant

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