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Debra Madonna's avatar

wow!

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Pragya's avatar

You write beautifully, Shell!

Our family is sometimes our biggest teacher. In the past, I've been guilty of trying to 'fix' them too. Whatever 'fixed' was from my perspective. But their lives are not ours to live.

It's interesting how when we surrender to what is not in our control, we gain more control over what is.

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Shell Norman's avatar

Well said about how surrendering control gives us proper control. Thank you for reading. 🙂

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Benn Gilmore's avatar

Oh my Shell. Have you noticed all the times I wash my hands? Have you seen my packets of wipes? I am with you. Now you have me wondering if I have examined my reasons for my compulsivity. Sometimes, it is scary to ponder.

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Shell Norman's avatar

It can be scary to ponder, yes, but once you’re in the mode of re-examining the past, you experience those epiphanies that you know a lot about. And the fear starts to dissipate.

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