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By Books Author Denise Turney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re thinking about throwing in the towel, read these 5 good reasons why you shouldn\u2019t give up on yourself. Even if the first reason doesn\u2019t strengthen your faith, keep going. Let one reason stir deep emotion and it might not be long before hope returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Going – There\u2019s Light Inside<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve heard it before, but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t true. After all, repetition doesn\u2019t make something a fact. And this bears repeating. There is one you, only one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite what you might perceive about yourself, there\u2019s a light inside you. It\u2019s there even if you don\u2019t acknowledge it. The world needs that light. So do you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Give Up \u2013 Without You There\u2019s Lack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These next 5 reasons why you shouldn\u2019t give up on yourself take more than an initial read. This isn\u2019t to say that you should read the reasons two or more times. No. Instead, you should recall these reasons when you encounter challenges, a long string of stumbles, the type of setbacks that make you want to quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. To begin, you\u2019re an eternal being. Therefore, giving up on yourself could come with long effects. Even more, deep within, you really do believe in yourself. There is a part of you that will never give up on you. That part knows you fully, in a way your conscious mind never has. So, even if you\u2019re tired, frustrated or feel hopeless, there is a part of you that always believes in what you really are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Forgetting doesn\u2019t erase the fact that you came into this world for a reason. Just because you forgot why you came here, doesn\u2019t mean that you didn\u2019t once know. Don\u2019t give up so you can remember.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Change is part of this world. Another constant in this world is routine. Think about it. Have you ever felt like your days were repeating, starting to look just alike? In a way, it\u2019s like a trick. Morning after morning, you get up, wash your face, brush your teeth, comb your hair and set out. Whether you venture to work, school, a community center, volunteer organization or elsewhere, chances are that you\u2019ve been to this place before. Who knows? You might even take the same route to and from work or school day after day. Repetition. Routine. Seems like everything will always be the same. When things are down, routine and repetition can hurt \u2013 bad. Yet don\u2019t give up on yourself. Seemingly out of nowhere and without notice, everything could change \u2013 for the better, in ways you might not imagine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Memories Hold Reasons Not to Quit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Remembering why you came here may take time. It also might require you to practice awareness and get still at least once a day. Entering stillness could be as easy as sitting on the edge of your bed for 10 minutes after you wake. Nature walks might also shift you into stillness. Once you enter stillness, important truths can surface. Look for them. See what good comes to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n