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Jan 18Liked by Andrew | Dad Explains

Hatred is a waste of time. If someone doesn't like me, it doesn't automatically make them a bad person. I used to dwell on those things, but I became an angry and bitter person, and that's not who I wanted to be. I chose to press forward and be the best person I can be

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We can't let others steal our peace.

Agreed.

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Mar 21Liked by Andrew | Dad Explains

thank you for this.

It is one weakness of mine... to carry the burden of what others say to me or accuse me, or scold me over (family). I am learning to let it go. I realize they do not really care, so I should just continue being a good person. I do not have to prove my worthiness to them, only to follow what God as asked of me.

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You are a wife, a mother, and a grandmother.

It is your job to pay attention to how others feel and think.

And I'll bet you do your job wonderfully.

But they take advantage of that when they attack you, knowing you MUST pay attention, at least initially.

You being able to let that go?

That's strength many will likely never know.

And I believe it's the right path, too.

Wonderful, Rosemary.

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thank you Andrew.

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I've struggled with this and took a long time to find my own power. The power to not let others control how I feel or progress and live. Thank you for sharing.

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This essay was very enlightening, I hope you don't mind my saying so but your essays help a great deal in cheering me up, in an otherwise abysmal and difficult week.

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I certainly don't mind at all!

I'm glad to have been of some assistance.

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Jan 19Liked by Andrew | Dad Explains

Bravo!

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Jan 19Liked by Andrew | Dad Explains

Thank you SO very much for this!! Beautifully written! 🩷

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Well-written, Andrew! Very good points.

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Thank you!

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Thank you. This is a wonderful reminder. I'm trying to do just what you write about in my own life.

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way helpful. I've been blessed with a certain someone who forces me to realize these teachings of transendance - over and over and over. I am dealing with such a dark energy that if I rise above ... well there's just no other good option. You know what I mean? Thanks for sharing this. Well written indeed

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No other option but to spiritually ascend. Whilst still in our bodies.

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🙏💜🙏 Words are not enough

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I refer you to Tom Campbell, MBT and My Big TOE.

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