
Apr 01, 2023, 06:45 AM
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Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Cave.
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Originally Posted by *Beth*
I have made a very conscious effort not to become bitter and judgmental as I age. It would be the easy way out. But I've seen too many women in my life who do, and it's a sad thing - for others, but especially for themselves. Retaining love, wonder, awe, and the joy of an open mind & heart is essential to me.
Empathy is a strange thing...it seems we are either born with it, or not.
Stoicism- interesting that you brought that up. It's a philosophy that is so similar to the practice of mindfulness.
Thank you, Sami.
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