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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Insightful essay, Susan! This post reminds me of a tantric teaching that emphasizes - having many options isn't freedom. Developing discernment to make choices in the moment is. And in a world where we often feel our ability to choose is being taken away, it's even more important to see choice as valuable and a blessing.

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Susan Harley's avatar

Thank you dearest Paulette , it is all about developing discernment to make choices in the moment. I value your wisdom and the support you are giving 🙏🏻

We are in a world where our Freedom to choose is being weakened and increasingly restricted. As warriors of the human spirit discernment and choice are our super powers 💖Encouraging this in the young is vital.

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Paulette Bodeman's avatar

This! "As warriors of the human spirit discernment and choice are our super powers."

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Collapse Life's avatar

Well said, Susan. I suspect you're right that having more choice than ever before has become a burden rather than a blessing.

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Susan Harley's avatar

There is that Zahra and the constant conditioning that there is no future, hopelessness and pressure to conform . They are a generation that has and will have many challenges. There is much to support them in the work you and Stephen are doing.

Plus I am sure there will be valuable lessons in The Preparation to pass on. Thanks for stopping by and continuing the conversation 🙏🏻

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Such a great point, Susan. Our agency is so important, and our kids and grandkids need to understand that.

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Susan Harley's avatar

Thanks Diana, it seems simple yet so important , especially in a culture that wants us to be powerless and submissive.

I appreciate you as always taking the time and adding to the conversation 💖

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