"Energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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This reflection on life by Alice E. Bartlett resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in life is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Alice E. Bartlett

Alice E. Bartlett was an American author. She published novels, wrote for newspapers, and penned lyrics, essays and miscellaneous writings.

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