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Happy Solstice 2014

Posted on December 21, 2014 by riverdaughter

“In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”

– Albert Camus

Here comes the sun!

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