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Nov 8, 2022Liked by Sam Wilson

Do you journal your dreams to help you get them off your mind and to process them? Have you considered engaging a psychic or similar to provide some insight?

Crying is how we regulate ourselves. Onoe of my fav quotes in boy swallows universe is Step Dad- "why do you think you're crying?" Boy - "because I'm a pussy". Step Dad " no because you care" (something along these lines).. GREAT book if you haven't read it yet :)

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Great read again mate, I get the whole Pando thing. I just did a story about the RSPCA putting the call out for people who can't feed their dogs due to the cost of living and trying to get them support. Sometimes making the difficult decision is the best one, I'm glad Pando didn't end up in the pound and will get the love he needs. As for that Arthur, fkn boom, never in doubt, once you set your mind to something you crush it.

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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Sam Wilson

Great stuff mate. 60k sounds like a long way. That's an all day proposition for me, but you'll dominate it.

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Love it.

True freedom is our decision to forgo something in pursuit of something else. Sure, you’re leaving behind some good times, but it’s in pursuit of something better for you. I’m not in the same boat as you but I’ve left behind beers with the boys as well, with my new family. I haven’t left it behind because I disliked it, I left it behind because it’s not aligned with being a good dad and husband.

You hit on that theme with pando, “Sometimes, the right thing to do will make you sad and it’s fucking hard to accept that.”

The right thing to do leads to some great things, but it’s not a pursuit of pleasure, it’s a pursuit of principles that are conducive for a good life... which as much as it’s full of moments of bliss, is full of shit too.

But that’s where I love to quote one of life’s great philosophers... joy wouldn’t feel so good if it wasn’t for pain - 50 cent.

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I had to give away Ruby my Aussie Bulldog when we had kids. I was sad at the time too, but it was for the best and I don't regret it.

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