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I struggle with this because I also know that the freedom she perceives is on the other side is a mirage.


You don't know that, again this is an example of mind-reading and control.

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Freedom is internal. It's our own perception.


Practice what you preach, brother, on the one person you control!

You CAN do this.

Me 57/H 58
M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13

Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do.
I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering.
Caroline Myss