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That can be a helpful attitude and often turns out to be true when we look back after we have recovered from bad experiences.

However, I don’t think it’s always true and sometimes it helps to just acknowledge that bad things can happen without any later benefit. Kate Bowler’s book “Everything Happens For a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved” explains that far better and in greater depth than I can here.

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I watched that same episode. Great quote.

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My daughter and I have been using this phrase for a few years now. It is filled with marvelous potential, and takes the victim mentality out of the equation. OK, that being said, I am still awaiting the “aha” moment when the fracturing of my hip in Dec. becomes a “Happed for me” revelation. Perhaps it is for me to experience patience, not just for myself, but for others in my life also.

Thanks for the reminder. 💕

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Great quote. Another one I had to write down yesterday: "With gratitude, optimism is sustainable." Michael J. Fox

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May 1, 2023Liked by Sue Ferrera

I love this and will definitely use it going forward. I truly believe that thinks happen for a reason - whether good or bad. This sums it up perfectly! I’ll see you tonight at yoga❤️

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May 1, 2023Liked by Sue Ferrera

Think about how much your life changes when you have the perception of your life happens for you! It changes the question of why did this happen to me to why did it happen for me?

How did this happen to me to how did this happen for me?

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The quote sums up the last few years of my life. I’ve just discovered your substack. Enjoying reading it and catching up.

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That show is just inspiring across the board.

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Another delight. I really love what you have to say, Sue. 😘

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