Accepting Quote by Brenda Shoshanna

“Now today, moment by moment, realize that each person and event that happens is life for you. Life is not somewhere else. See how fully you can accept the life that presents itself to you now.” quote by Brenda Shoshanna — Download Open image

““Now today, moment by moment, realize that each person and event that happens is life for you. Life is not somewhere else. See how fully you can accept the life that presents itself to you now.””

Brenda Shoshanna

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