We carry our stories like shadows—unseen but always present.

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1. As a child, we visited the San Juan Islands during the summer. Kayaking, big family meals, playing on the beach - great memories! —Zoe McLellan

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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. — Neale Donald Walsch

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The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.

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Chapters end so stories can deepen.

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If two or more organs of the body are not squirting fluids, the story's no good! —Christopher Vogler

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The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. --Swami Vivekananda

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The best souvenirs are the stories you never meant to collect.

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We are our choices. Build yourself a great story. — Jeff Bezos

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The longer and more carefully we look at a funny story, the sadder it becomes.

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