Jacob didn't say Seize the day, he said Seize what's been

Jacob didn't say Seize the day, he said Seize what's been handed you. Make smart decisions. Make decisions because-he said it again-life is a temporary situation.

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In "The Christmas Wedding" by James Patterson, Jacob emphasizes a pragmatic approach to life's opportunities. Instead of encouraging people to seize the day in a grand sense, he urges them to focus on what has already been given to them. This perspective highlights the importance of making smart, thoughtful decisions based on current circumstances rather than waiting for perfect moments.

Jacob's wisdom underscores that life is temporary, and recognizing the present situation is crucial. Making decisions with awareness and care allows individuals to navigate life more effectively and appreciate what they have, rather than constantly chasing distant dreams or idealized moments. His advice promotes mindful living and appreciating the now.

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The Christmas Wedding

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Somehow all troubles and cares seemed to diminish when you were with the people you loved. Then

Jacob didn't say Seize the day, he said Seize what's been handed you. Make smart decisions. Make decisions because-he said it again-life is a temporary situation.

Marty, my mother used to say "Never get greedy with God." I think what she meant was "Don't dare ask for more if you already have what you need."

You're a brave, brave girl, Tula" Gaby told her."I know", said the little girl. "I got it from you.

I love you more than I love goats, and you know how I feel about goats, Gaby said.

Seize what's been handed you. Make smart decisions. Make decisions because life is a temporary situation.

All the things you can talk about in anyone's work are the things that are least important.

All the things you can talk about in anyone's work are the things that are least important.

Race of Cain, ascend to heaven, And cast God down upon the earth!

Race of Cain, ascend to heaven, And cast God down upon the earth!

"Philip Sharpe was a soldier in God's army," says the minister. "Now he marches with the angels."

"Philip Sharpe was a soldier in God's army," says the minister. "Now he marches with the angels."

For me the curse is a crutch, but the con is everything.

For me the curse is a crutch, but the con is everything.

I don't have anything against God. Far from it. But I don't understand Him. And I don't trust a lot of the people that go around claiming that they're working in His best interests.

I don't have anything against God. Far from it. But I don't understand Him. And I don't trust a lot of the people that go around claiming that they're working in His best interests.

Now that you're an adult, you might still feel a pang of guilt when you decline a dinner invitation in favor of a good book. Or maybe you like to eat alone in restaurants and could do without the pitying looks from fellow diners. Or you're told that you're "in your head too much," a phrase that's often deployed against the quiet and cerebral. Of course, there's another word for such people: thinkers.