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Glad you enjoyed it, Tracy and Debbie. That one never ceases to crack me up laughing. On a more serious note,

Wisdom begins in wonder. ~ Socrates

"There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go."

~ Frederick Faber

"Life is the soul's nursery - its training place for the destinies of eternity."

~ William Makepeace Thackeray

"If we want a free and peaceful world, if we want to make deserts bloom and man to grow to greater dignity as a human
being we can do it!"

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

~ Howard Thurman

"There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity."

- Washington Irving

Here's another spiritual joke, but you have to like really nerdy puns to appreciate it.

Q. What did the Buddhist say to the sandwich vendor at the ball game?

A. Make me one with everything!

Phyllis.....I love your quote. Very powerful with great depth of meaning.

Thank you for posting. I have missed you

Another good one, Ro!

"People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life."

~ Elizabeth Gilbert