This is a School


December 17, 2019
It’s not a board game. It’s not a beauty contest. It’s not a costume party. You are a student of life. Choose your subjects wisely. You will receive a pop-quiz on occasion. Don’t prepare or memorize.

The more you learn, the more you become the teacher.

It’s been suggested, “the meaning of life is to discover your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away.”

What is your gift?

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