No matter how I turn it, true wisdom inevitably seems to be something we gain through pain. Absent the pain, I always felt like I was just guessing; or theorizing.
I never "did anger" well, and I'm typically not given to getting angry, unless pushed into an untenable situation. I do pain far better, but not in a self-destructive masochistic sort of way.
I'm unlikely to lash out, but I will (sometimes gladly!) give someone plenty of rope to hang themselves with. I mean, watching a downfall that results from "guided self-discovery" is so much more satisfying than simply kicking someone in the nuts. That probably makes me a horrible person...
You're one of the bravest and strongest people I have the privilege of knowing... and no douchecanoe can take that away from you!
"Douchecanoe". hahaha!!! That word alone made my day, lol!!!!
And thank you! You know I value YOU and your voice... so that means a lot to me.
Life is a funny thing really - after the HUNDREDS of people I engaged with for some years, I can literally count on my fingers the ones I would give the time of day to now.
I think one of the things I always appreciated about you most was your level headed approach to pretty much ALL of life. I have it too... but I do lose it along the way from time to time, lol!
I write it off to Gemini problems. My two twins live in a constant state of conflict, lol.