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“Consider changing your scent and see how it affects your mood for the better. Here are some common scents and their effects on your system: Lavender promotes relaxation and restful sleep, reduces heart rate, and soothes muscle pain. Bergamot lowers cortisol (a stress hormone) and decreases depression. Vanilla reduces restlessness and promotes stress relief and relaxation. Orange gives you a dose of energy, reduces anxiety, and has been shown to help with PTSD symptoms. Lemon reduces stress and tension and eases depression and anxiety.”
― Dr. Zoe Shaw, A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
― Mahatma Gandhi, All Men Are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections

“Prophet Muhammadsa was greatly pleased that God had confirmed the call to prayer through another dear companion. And here are those words: Allaahu Akbar Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah Hayya ‘alas-Salaah Hayya ‘alal-Falaah Allaahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha illallaah Allah is the Greatest! I bear witness that there is no god besides Allah! I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah! Come to prayer! Come to prosperity! Allah is the Greatest! There is no god besides Allah!”
― Humera Malik, The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad: Ramadan Classics: 30 Stories for 30 Nights

“Nearly two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher, Epictctus, stated that people are disturbed “not by things, but by the views we take of them.”
― David D. Burns, Feeling Good: Overcome Depression and Anxiety with Proven Techniques