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Great piece and thanks for sharing the insights. It is interesting that we often need to fight the advertising agenda in order to appreciate the simple things in life. I hope you enjoyed your trip!

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Nov 7, 2023Liked by Frederik Gieschen

Amen. On happiness: “Though perceived externally, it is an inside job. It’s less about the smile and more so the soul. It is assurance of one’s goodness by doing right by yourself, your loved ones, your world.

Above all, happiness is a byproduct, not a destination or end all be all.

It is not a target at which to aim, but an outcome which to savor.

How can one find it?” https://www.whitenoise.email/p/happy-is-as-happy-does

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Thank you for sharing the piece!

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Your writing is excellent. Thank you for sharing with honesty and authenticity. It is a gift to hear your thought process as you work through one important idea after another. It deeply resonates with me. Have a great day.

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Thank you, Tyler!

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Hope you had a great time upstate. Nature and exercise always heal - the simple things

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Loved this piece !

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Thank you!

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Greetings from Greece!

Appreciate the interaction!

(Also, shared this one on my LinkedIn)

Keep well 💪

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Thank you. An amazing text!

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Indeed. The more meaningful the relationship, the deeper the bond, the more vulnerability that has been offered, the greater the possible hurt. Such is our lot.

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I agree that the goal should be love without expectations. It starts with self love. Osho called it the first ripple from which all other love spreads out. That is, unfortunately, a difficult place to reach for many.

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I could totally see your point and I think the only comfort I could offer is the quote from Charlie Munger, 'get the toxic people out, fast'

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