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November 15, 2014 by Shannon Ables Leave a Comment

TSLL Latest Book:

The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment
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Today's Monday Motivational post now posted on TSLL.co is a reminder sharing four truths when it comes to why challenges are necessary for the growth we seek to be realized.

Much like this Douglas Fir, standing securely, strong and tall, the storms it weathered well in its early years helped to secure its roots so that for decades to come it could bring the beauty and provide the awe we seek today.

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