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Humdeedee's avatar

I copied your advice to someone younger. I will save it and include it when my grandchildren are on the cusp of adulthood. It’s wisdom learned at the expense of experience, which is the best, and really, the only way to earn wisdom.

Christopher Arnell's avatar

That's very sweet.

Mark In Houston's avatar

Happy birthday, Chris! Your writing and this specific essay reflect wisdom acquired along your journey of life. This resonated for me and I’m more than a few years older than you and agree with your hard won insights about choices made. I’m glad that you believe in what you’re doing right now and know that it’s the right thing for you to do.

Christopher Arnell's avatar

Thanks, Mark! I appreciate it! It's the curse and the blessing of getting older, right? This is honestly part of what is so off in our society. People used to learn from their elders. Now, they often abandon them. :-(

Victoria A. Rand's avatar

Happy Birthday!

Nancy Muldoon's avatar

Happy Birthday Chris! What you are doing is incredible and I hope to be writing full time as a job soon. You inspire me to do better every day. I hope you have a wonderful day and that you do something nice for yourself.

Christopher Arnell's avatar

Thank you, Nancy. You've got this! :-)