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Re: Characteristically Shallow
Posted By: Ticia, on host 209.140.67.186
Date: Sunday, February 6, 2000, at 21:30:36
In Reply To: Re: Characteristically Shallow posted by Mel on Sunday, February 6, 2000, at 16:54:08:

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> > > > "Keep your eye upon the doughnut and not upon the hole."
> > >
> > > I love that saying. It's posted in my local bagel shop; with 'bagel' taking the place of 'doughnut', obviouly.
> > >
> > > M"just thought I'd mention that"el
> >
> > But what does it really mean?
> > H
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> Err...I'm not exactly sure what you mean. If you're asking what the saying means, I always took it to mean that you should focus on your goal, not on the obstacles that will keep you from it.
>
> If you're asking something else, then I'm not sure what to say.....
>
> M"rather confused"el

I would take it to mean to look at the good things in life. Think of what you're getting instead of what you are missing out on. Count your blessings instead of your woes.

Ti"Yes, Virginia, the glass IS half full!"cia