True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: “You are here for my benefit, though rumor paints you otherwise.” And everything is turn… - Arianna Huffington

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True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: “You are here for my benefit, though rumor paints you otherwise.” And everything is turned to one’s advantage when he greets a situation like this: You are the very thing I was looking for. Truly whatever arises in life is the right material to bring about your growth and the growth of those around you. This, in a word, is art — and this art called “life” is a practice suitable to both men and gods. Everything contains some special purpose and a hidden blessing; what then could be strange or arduous when all of life is here to greet you like an old and faithful friend?

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About Arianna Huffington

Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (born Ariadni-Anna Stasinopoulou July 15, 1950) is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman.

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Native Name: Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington
Alternative Names: Ariadnē-Anna Stasinopoúlou
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