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Samba Synapse's avatar

Fred, thank you for the thoughtful post. I will add to the consistent theme here: you have done nothing to offend or harm me and I hope I have not offended or harmed you.

Coincidentally, today I finished listening to an audiobook “The Book of Charlie” by David Von Drehle. It is about life lessons from his neighbor Charlie who lived to age 109 and ends with the following philosophy of life, which the author found in Charlie’s notes after he passed. Your post is certainly consistent with #7;

1) think freely

2) practice patience

3) smile often

4) savor special moments

5) make and keep friends

6) tell loved ones how you feel

7) forgive and seek forgiveness

8) feel deeply

9) observe miracles, make them happen

10) cry when you need to

11) be soft sometimes

12) make mistakes and learn from them

13) do the right thing

14) work hard

15) spread joy

16) take a chance

17) enjoy wonder

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Julian's avatar

Fred, you have not done anything that has hurt me. You have often been a blessing to me by provoking me to examine my beliefs and actions. I hope I have not done anything to hurt you. If I have, please forgive me.

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