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Not a Secret Any More

"Each setback is a stepping stone, to a joy I have not yet known, so I can measure my success, it's fair, by the adversity it took to get me there." 
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My Granddaughter sent me a note and this is what she wrote: .

"Grandma, I found the secret to being a happy me.
I tell myself - things aren't happening to me,
They are happening for me.

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Jay Narain Date: 7/29/2025 10:58:00 AM Wise kid. Short and meaningful message.
Sotto Poet Date: 7/29/2025 8:26:00 AM Your granddaughter's short lines were so soothing to my soul. Believing that things happen for a good reason and our benefit makes a big difference compared to when it's directed at us by someone who may not have our best interests at heart. Jenny is a philosopher, and it’s no surprise since she has inherited your legacy.

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