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Mariana Ivanylo's avatar

This is so profound. Every written word clicked with my current situation. I’m living in between two chapters of my life, the past is closing up and the future is not fully formed yet. It’s difficult to adjust, uncertainty frightens, it’s like feeling that the rug is pulled from under your feet. This post feels grounding for me. Thank you so much.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

Thank you Mariana! Glad it brought you peace.

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Luch of Truth's avatar

Every struggle becomes sacred when you stop trying to skip it.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

well said

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Richard Whiston's avatar

But Siddhartha was a dreadful father..

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Alex Mathers's avatar

ok - we can learn from that too I guess

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Lillian Marti's avatar

These are central truths in Siddhartha! Love this article. Recommend Narcissus and Goldmund too, great companion to explore feelings vs. intellect.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

great rec! On it

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Bruce Kasanoff's avatar

Pondering this: the answer only appears when you stop fighting for it.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

A good place to look!

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Vicki Mead's avatar

Thank you for this. I loved this book in my very early 20’s. It was very nice to revisit the story with you today.

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Alex Mathers's avatar

happy to share it here Vicki

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