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With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.

By Wayne Dyer
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Wayne Dyer, EdD, (1940–2015) was an American counselor, psychology professor, and popular author of self-help and spiritual books, focusing on positive thinking, self-actualization, life balance, and self-reliance. His first book, Your Erroneous Zones, was published in 1976 and is one of the bestselling books of all time.

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