Wake Up and Live!

ByMatthew

“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you are riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” – Bob Marley

Something I always like to remind myself (and anyone who will listen) of is that it is much better to run towards love, harmony and gratitude than it is to flee anything. (Not to knock Bob Marley’s words, but I think he’d agree, if we could ask ‘im.)

What do you think?

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