Norman Vincent Peale: When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping…
When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor.
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