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10 Ways That Life Truly Is Like a Box Of Chocolates

#3. Sweet, salty, and nutty are all part of the journey

Hudson Rennie
Modern Mindfulness
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5 min readDec 1, 2021

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Sitting at a bus stop, in Savannah Georgia, Forrest Gump inspired millions with this iconic line:

“Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

In an instant, the world’s head tilted. This simple metaphor rings true throughout all aspects of life. Here are 10 ways that life truly is like a box of chocolates.

1. Life needs variety

There’s nothing better than popping the top off of a layered chocolate assortment. Light, dark, filled, stuffed, where to start? Just like in life, we all have our favourites.

We gravitate towards certain people or activities because they make us feel safe. But, becoming too attached to security blankets stunts our growth. Try a little bit of everything, you’ll be happy you did.

2. Don’t be fooled by a fancy exterior

In a delicious tray of chocolates, there are always a few wrapped in foil. I never understood it. It is a hygiene thing? A mistake? It’s still a mystery to me. But one thing is for certain, the tin…

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Hudson Rennie
Modern Mindfulness

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