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Matt Cardin's avatar

Thanks for letting me know this resonated with you, Melanie. Such synchronicities are of course not to be ignored. Your speculation on suicide strikes a chord, and a rather mournful one.

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Grimalkin's avatar

I did not know the end story of Robert E. Howard. This essay was personally relevant today since my husband and I are facing the possibility of his own body's end story. I am thinking positive, but of course Jim is feeling fatalistic. Hopefully my optimism will prevail and the news won't be dire.

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Matt Cardin's avatar

Oh, wow. My heart goes out to both of you. Sincere best wishes and positive energy all around. Whatever happens, I wish you both peace.

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Grimalkin's avatar

Thanks, Matt. We may have an answer by this Tuesday. I remain optimistic.

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Matt Cardin's avatar

Then I remain optimistic with you.

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Grimalkin's avatar

He is fine. Thanks for your optimism and prayers.

🙏🏻

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BarkingTreesBite's avatar

Certainly an important question to ask while breathing. Whether it's possible to know the answer isn't so relevant to me. I'm not sure if true mindfulness can be achieved if the question isn't asked. Thank you!

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Matt Cardin's avatar

Thank you, friend.

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