CallaFirestormBW
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I've finally learned balance in this area, and it took a -lot- of time to reach that point where I could move quickly to claim opportunities that presented themselves and needed rapid response, while taking sufficient time to assure that all of the possible implications of taking the leap had, at least, been examined. In terms of intimate commune and creating a family, one thing that was particularly beneficial to me was coming to truly understand, know, and respect myself. Are there aspects of me that I would like to change?.. absolutely. Change is, often, the best road to growth. However, even if I am stuck in some areas of my life, I respect myself enough to be aware of that fact, and to take my time so as not to ride roughshod into situations that could cause me to lose my sense of self-respect. In doing so, I've found that it is possible for me to encourage -others- to care for their own self-respect in similar manner, and has also enabled me to accept and cherish those times when a prompt action, taken to exploit an opportunity, is then followed by reflection and the decision is made not to move forward. It is in learning when to -stop- that I have finally developed the confidence to move forward without hesitation, and yet without reckless disregard. Dame Calla
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*** Said to me recently: "Look, I know you're the "voice of reason"... but dammit, I LIKE being unreasonable!!!!" "Your mind is more interested in the challenge of becoming than the challenge of doing." Jon Benson, Bodybuilder/Trainer
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