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• Watermusic, That is exactly what to do to keep your spirit and energy in harmony. Thank you for sharing. Letting yourSelf off the hook is the hard part. Good for you. I want to share your story with a client that is coming next week who can ne
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• I guess it is your son or M.  Obviously your son is into protecting you from further engagement in a destructive relationship.  Your son is right, you did deceive him.  Again, obviously he holds you in higher esteem than you hold yourself.   Ho
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• Oh I hear this.  I used to have such a hard time laughing because it was not acceptable growing up.  What's so funny?  In a voice of disapproval.  I was told how to feel and when to feel it.  It takes a lot to overcome that.  There are still ti
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