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Old 12-14-2007, 08:52 PM   #5 (permalink)
DayInTheLife
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Originally Posted by carenkh View Post
Plenty of times I've had to let go of what I thought the outcome was supposed to be, because the journey itself, and everything learned along the way, was the goal.

If you lose your attachment to the one outcome - you with this person - can you appreciate the gifts you did get?
^^^ Great advice.

Profound disappointment reminds us that things aren't 'supposed' to end up any particular way. It's our expectations that hurt us.
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