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"We're in the midst of a political season that's enough to make even the most hopeful spirits surrender to cynicism. I've always considered WONDER to be one of the most effective antidotes to cynicism. So today, do something that inspires wonder in your life..."

 ~Rachel Held Evans

 My new goal... do something/look for something once a day that inspires "aww" in my life.  Seriously, it won't take much.  Some days just the smell of my pencil or a handful of popcorn or my cat eyeing a squirrel through the back window... even vacuuming... makes me smile.



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