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Excerpted From the Smallest of Joys by Diane Shiffer

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Excerpted From the Smallest of Joys by Diane Shiffer

Today, seek out one small moment of joy.

Just one.

Maybe it's a raindrop on your window, a flower blooming against all odds, an unexpected smile,

a hot mug warming your hands.

Just one moment noticed and cherished.

Let that be enough.

Let that be everything.

—Diane Shiffer

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