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The Power of Clean Living

Simplicity, Respect, and Integrity in Life

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 11 days ago 2 min read
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The Power of Clean Living
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Being clean, inside and out, is a great way to live.

If you look closely, you can find people like this around you:

They might not stand out in looks or clothing, but there’s something special about them.

They’re simple, decent, and comfortable to be around.

This special quality is called “clean.”

Abraham Lincoln once said, “Before 40, your face is shaped by your parents, but after 40, it’s shaped by yourself.” He meant that how you look later in life depends on how you take care of yourself.

If beauty is about your appearance, cleanliness is about your attitude and how you carry yourself.

Just like a clean person’s appearance can show their inner clarity.

Just like a tidy house can reveal someone’s love for life.

Being clean isn’t just about your appearance; it’s about your whole way of living.

Harvard Business School even found that successful and happy people often have clean and tidy homes.

Being clean shows respect for life, and being around clean people is pleasant and enjoyable.

Speaking politely and respectfully is a great way to improve yourself.

People often judge your character and manners by the way you talk.

Truly cultured people speak well; they understand the power of words and consider other people’s feelings.

Some people talk too much, trying to show off or defend themselves, but it can hurt others.

Speaking well is a sign of responsibility and self-improvement.

Sometimes, it’s better to say less and say it nicely. Think before you speak, leave some things unsaid to protect others’ dignity.

Clean speaking is a sign of good manners and self-improvement.

Having a good character is the best reputation you can have.

It’s not about how much money you have or how you look, but your inner qualities.

Character is crucial for making friends and living a good life.

People with good character shine wherever they go and have loyal friends who help them in tough times.

Your reputation is built on your clean conduct and good character.

A clean circle of friends is the best choice.

Studies show that humans can only have about 150 stable social connections.

Among those, only a few can truly help you in times of need.

Having a few close friends is better than having many acquaintances.

So, it’s not about how many people you know, but how clean and trustworthy your circle is.

Having a clean circle makes your life simpler and more meaningful.

A clean mind is the best way to live.

A pure heart leads to an honest and peaceful life.

People with clean hearts are open, honest, and don’t worry too much about what others think.

They live without regrets or guilt, free from the pressures of fame and profit.

In this messy world, those who live cleanly are admirable.

A clean person, like a lotus flower, rises above the mud without getting dirty.

They’ve seen the darkness in the world but remain true to themselves, with a clear and peaceful heart.

Thank you for reading!

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About the Creator

Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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  • Esala Gunathilake11 days ago

    Yeah actually cleanliness is a power to the life.

  • Andrea Corwin 11 days ago

    I loved your take on clean, especially since we have been SHAKLEE distributors (green cleaning, natural nutrition) for years. But this story was about clean character, a clean circle of friends and keeping your mind clean. Loved it!!

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