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“The world is new to us every morning--this is the Holy One's gift and every person should believe they are reborn each day.”

- Baal Shem Tov

We are in the midst of the Jewish observance of Passover.  For more information about this holiday, please consider http://www.jewfaq.org/holidaya.htm

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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

- Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave who led many other slaves to freedom.  She was also an abolitionist, Civil War soldier, and women's rights advocate.  Pictured on the far left is Harriet Tubman with slaves she helped guide to freedom.  For more information about her, please consider http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman

We continue a week of quotes celebrating African American History Month and the rich wisdom that enriches us all.  For more information about this time, please consider http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

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“Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.”

- Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune was an American educator and civil rights leader best known for starting a school for black students in Florida.  Pictured is Mary McLeod Bethune with her school children.  For more information about her, please consider http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_McLeod_Bethune

We continue a week of quotes celebrating African American History Month and the rich wisdom that enriches us all.  For more information about this time, please consider http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

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I will add to the planet's fund of good will by practicing little acts of kindness, brief words of encouragement, and manifold expressions of courtesy.

This is day 6 of 10 as Light Moment offers a different New Year’s resolution each day based upon Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat’s “Spiritually Literate New Year's Resolutions”