what did you learn today?

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I learned that the people on this forum are really perceptive.

1) Plenum - Thank you for that story. It adds perspective to an issue I'm dealing with and now I will look more closely at your understanding of projection and the rage/over-reaction to things. It's never a bad idea to check in with the emotions!

2) Zenmaster - Thank you for the insight into "big catalyst = big reward" on another link (think it was the one about Wanderers v. the mentally ill). I chose a real doozie of catalyst this time around and (as I can see it now) I've been fighting it/anticipating it my whole life.
Loved the part about faith and will and self-determination too. I have found that the more I shrink from challenges, the weaker I get, and the more I accept (not "fight") what is, but not give in to my own laziness, fear, fatigue, etc., the stronger I get and the more able I am to be of service.

3) Oldern - Thank you for noting your weather. I realized I needed to be more thankful for the fact that I live in the climate of southern California. Cold and dark really get to me!