Gratitude was never meant to be an excuse for giving up on the obstacles God has put before you. Some of the most magical things he can bring us require faith and a lot of planning.

~ Shannon L. Alder

Shannon L. Alder Adventures Careers Choices Circumstances Courage Do Overs Dreams Emotions Focus Friendship Future Goals Happiness Journeys Lessons Living For Gods Best Love Modes Never Give Up Obstacles Plans Relentless Sequels Settling Signs Strength Symbols Tenacious Tomorrow S Wave

The world admires wealth and velocity—these are the things for which everyone strives. Railroads, the post, steamboats, and all possible modes of communication are the means by which the world overeducates itself and freezes itself in mediocrity.

~ Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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