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Old Habits Die Hard
“See that, Brierly, that’s where you’re at. Chained, trapped in the illusion of powerlessness.
So much so you think everything and everyone around you needs to change in order for you to feel safe and happy.
Well, I’ve some good news for you.
You were sold that reality by your forefathers, who were well intentioned but equally fearful.
All they had to do was take their attention from outside of themselves, to within themselves and they would’ve come to realise, that is where their power lies… within.
Try it son, what have you got to lose?!”
Great advice. There are those who think they can, and those who think they can’t. Both are right.
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So true 🙂
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Excellent use of an extended metaphor 🙂
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Thanks granonine, appreciate your comments 🙂
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A life’s lesson succinctly told in so few words! Well done.
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Thanks, appreciate the feedback 🙂
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Interesting and convincing piece.
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Thank you, appreciate the comments 🙂
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You’ve written this fluently and confidently, with the take home message ” You can’t change the world, but you can change the way you look at the world. “
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Thanks penny, as always your feedback is very much appreciated 🙂
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Penny stole my words…
Really enjoyed this.
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That’s great, so glad you enjoyed it, thank you 🙂
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