When I woke up this morning, I asked myself,” What is life all about?” The answer came from every corner of the room.

The fan said, “Be cool.”

The ceiling said, “Aim high.”

The window said, “Really see the world.”

The clock said, “Every minutes is precious.”

The mirror said, “Reflect before you act.”

The calendar said, “Be up to date.”

And the door said, “Push hard for your goals.”

— Anonymous

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