J, that was one of the most powerful replies I've read lately. You're such a strong and intelligent woman!
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My cheesy Buddhist-type metaphor is: instead of being the leaf that goes haywire and spins and churns whenever there's the slightest ripple in the pond, become the rock that's buried in the earth that water laps at but doesn't really move or affect. You can see the ripples- they might tickle a little bit- but... you are the ROCK.
Wow, I needed to read that for my own sitch. Not cheesy at all.
Well, this makes me feel good, R- thanks! you're so good for my ego . I wish I had as much clarity and "wisdom"- if that's what it is- in my own sitch. But that's how it probably is for all of us, right? And I wish I felt "strong" - I don't, but it's nice to hear.
When the men on the chessboard Get up and tell you where to go; And you've just had some kind of mushroom And your mind is moving slow; Go ask Alice... I think she'll know.
. I wish I had as much clarity and "wisdom"- if that's what it is- in my own sitch. But that's how it probably is for all of us, right? And I wish I felt "strong" - I don't, but it's nice to hear.
