Choice
Today I choose to live by choice, not by chance;
To make changes, not excuses.
To be motivated,not manipulated.
To be useful, not used.
To excel, not compete.
I choose self-esteem, not self-pity.
I choose to listen to the inner voice, not the random opinion of others.
Author Unknown
Today I choose to live by choice, not by chance;
To make changes, not excuses.
To be motivated,not manipulated.
To be useful, not used.
To excel, not compete.
I choose self-esteem, not self-pity.
I choose to listen to the inner voice, not the random opinion of others.
Author Unknown
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