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Daily Alchemy: a question to think on together
“When a friend crosses a line, what makes you decide to speak up versus protect the peace?”
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The best thing I’ve done ( to "...get rid of the MAGA nonsense and move forward.") is creating real life friendships with people who voted for Trump.... Failing to Learn to Drive
After I got my learner’s permit, my mom took me to a large parking lot near our house to teach me how to drive. She had a manual car, because that’s what she learned back in Uruguay and she liked it better.... The Open Question July 8: What changes a foe into a competitor, or even a friend?
Hey y'all, This week nations are bombing each other on one front, and playing each other in the World Cup on another. Has me contemplating this spectrum of enemy to ally, and where and how that's changed in my personal life.... - renee...
I was with a group of dear friends who are quite liberal and mentioned how much I was enjoying Robert Galbraith’s (aka J.K. Rowling’s) murder mysteries. No time was spent on the novels and it immediately became a "ripping Rowling" rant related to her views on trans vs biology.... separately, Dara I wonder if you have "remain[ed] in close relationship (like friendship) with someone when I don’t accept their beliefs or when I don’t respect their choices."?... - nat...
I discovered this video last month with Jacob Collier and Chris Martin. I was touched by the respect and friendship that Jacob and Chris have and how Jacob invites the audience to participate. It felt quite wholesome.... - Herbalrph...
- onWhat’s your experience of getting “the ick”? What has triggered it? When has it been overcomeable versus not? by
hmm i think i trained myself early to mostly trust "the ick" and I just move away from that person/situation as quickly and quietly as possible. Unless there's a direct violation of some sort of ethical code in me, in which case I confront the person directly.... - PoetBill...
Reflecting upon my 70 years on this planet. The tough times and my mental health issues (bipolar and anxiety) have made me stronger. I have a number of close friends which enrich my life. I have enough income for the basics and for enjoyment as well as savings.... - Ambiguously...
When someone steps away to protect their mental health, do we secretly worry they are quitting, or quietly wish we had done the same?
We have a terrible habit of expecting others to act as we do. That's not a mental health issue for the other person. I'm not sure it's a mental health issue for anyone having these feelings.... - Herbalrph...
Reconnecting
Reconnecting with old friends can be disappointing… We grow and build lives according to our own values and beliefs. Sometimes it’s hard to find a new way to connect. Not this time!!...