Republicans seem to think government just grows on trees and happens due to happy thoughts.

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Tilstra was happy for the chance to share her thoughts at the Lean In circle last week.

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At the moment, when he fulfils his destiny in Britain, realms which were once happy to have the Queen might begin to have second thoughts about her son.

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So consider cutting back on the shopping and spending more time around the fireplace talking to your kids or thinking somewhat deeper thoughts than whether cashmere really is the key to a happy Dec. 26.

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If you get a glimpse of how happy you can be by embracing the moment, all the chattering of your thoughts stops.

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