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Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (9704) • Calcutta, India 13 Dec

I have decided to write a daily journal post almost non-communication phase with my boyfriend. I have decided I wouldn't waste a single moment thinking about him. I practiced some Quants questions from youtube. I have currently...

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Shiva Maya Angelo's words are inspiring - "Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it." No one is luckier but it is how we use our talents that matter. Wishing you happiness and strength to look...

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The Horse @TheHorse (232974) • Walnut Creek, California 22h

"Target" is a large American retailer that sells everything from aspirin to shoes and sheets. It is not as famous for "unusual fashion statements" as Walmart, but going there can be an adventure. Today I went to Target for a...

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Shiva I think Walmart is better known outside the US. I heard of Sam Walton years ago and his children are still at the top of the rich list. I thought LED lights are still much sought after.

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 10 Dec

The old Zen master posed this simple question to his students: "When is a stone a rock?" to test their understanding of the Zen mind. And no one, of course, knew his answer, so the master replied, "When the...

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Shiva @innertalks I recall a news item mentioning tests showed medicines/vitamins were effective even beyond expiry dates. Of course, it is better than being ineffective and unsafe even before the date! It may be a ploy for us to buy again. I have taken vitamins...

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks Some are warning us that they will get out of control. Or a few countries can use them against others. Many countries worry depending on others for critical equipment can make them vulnerable as the source country can shut off the operating system...

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Shiva @Shiva49 (27705) • Singapore 16 Oct 24

Life goes on as usual, with challenges galore—overcoming them gives us moments of relief. For a few, death is a reality that hangs over them constantly. The rest are left in peace if they think of the world as of now as the...

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Shiva Leaders know how to stay safe while the common folks are like digits to them. Albert Einstein's famous quote about World War III is: "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones". That...

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Shiva @Shiva49 (27705) • Singapore 16 Oct 24

Life goes on as usual, with challenges galore—overcoming them gives us moments of relief. For a few, death is a reality that hangs over them constantly. The rest are left in peace if they think of the world as of now as the...

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Shiva I have lived in Indonesia for five years and I know how peaceful your country is. People are very friendly.. "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" - is your national motto, meaning "Unity in Diversity". You have experimental nuclear reactors but no nuclear weapons. A...

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Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (9704) • Calcutta, India 12 Dec

People change as fast as a chameleon's colours. My (I think now he is an ex) boyfriend is a completely changed person now. Some rifts are going on between us. He is happy without me I guess. I will just have to accept this as...

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Shiva It is not an easy time. Aparna. One has to move on as our life is ahead of us. You are sure to meet a more reliable person when the time comes.

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LooeyVille @LooeyVille (46) • United States 12 Dec

As you know I'm a HUGE chocolate fan, but for whatever reason I've never really cared for either white chocolate or dark chocolate. Just plain old milk chocolate for me, I guess. Hubby bought us some European Chocolate Cookies...

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Shiva I go for dark chocolate as it is touted as rich in antioxidants among other health benefits. I check the sugar content as I am diabetic.

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 10 Dec

The old Zen master posed this simple question to his students: "When is a stone a rock?" to test their understanding of the Zen mind. And no one, of course, knew his answer, so the master replied, "When the...

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Shiva @innertalks Yes, they pull the rug from under our feet when we are most vulnerable. I used to get OTPs when traveling and suddenly they stopped. The Mobile Network Operator is now charging for them over and above the normal charges. They are in monopoly and...

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks The point is too much of free time in our hands and money given for free. Robots work 24/7 and no breaks too for lunch etc. AI is already making incursions into media with you tube videos that are not from the real world but tough to decipher...

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Judy Evans @JudyEv (367190) • Rockingham, Australia 11 Dec

Just a week ago, a farmer from West River was killed while fighting a fire. West River is near Ravensthorpe where we used to live and we knew the man’s father. In today’s news I read that over 25 harvesters have arrived on the...

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Shiva These acts touch our hearts imploring us not to miss an opportunity to help those in need. Great community spirit and oneness of humanity at play.

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks God has to have a different mindset because he gets whatever he desires and has no rivals to usurp his throne. The devil's wings have been well clipped for him to pose any challenge! Our wings are also clipped as God knows what we will be up to...

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 10 Dec

The old Zen master posed this simple question to his students: "When is a stone a rock?" to test their understanding of the Zen mind. And no one, of course, knew his answer, so the master replied, "When the...

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Shiva @innertalks "Time heals all wounds" is an oft repeated saying to soothe the hurts/pain/aches. But we make a mistake when we keep the hurts alive due to our inability to forgive and move on. Helen Keller said: "When one door of happiness closes, another...

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Aparna Sen @Dreamerby (9704) • Calcutta, India 10 Dec

It's almost 16C here and 11:16 p.m. as I type this post. After this, I am gonna wrap up the day. Office was hectic today. Lots of tasks for tomorrow as well. How are y'all?

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Shiva You are still able to come here despite being very busy at work. I hope that relaxes you too. I took up challenges when I was young but over time I played it safe for the sake of my health.

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NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (125576) • United States 10 Dec

I am no longer upstairs with most of the biology teachers so I'm out of the loop most of the time this year. There is one particular teacher who has caused issues with 2 other ones. She has stolen my microscopes and lied right to...

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Shiva I recall a few difficult characters others avoided like the plague. At one place I had to mediate between two, at times three, who just could not get along. At times my efforts ended up displeasing all the three. It is never easy to resolve an issue when...

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 10 Dec

The old Zen master posed this simple question to his students: "When is a stone a rock?" to test their understanding of the Zen mind. And no one, of course, knew his answer, so the master replied, "When the...

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Shiva At times, the hurts linger and we lament "why me of all people" I try to move on without getting hindered by what hurt me. Forgiving does the trick but not forgetting, and that will not hurt much then. I meet a few who have a feeling life has been unfair to...

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emptychair @innertalks (23389) • Australia 1 Dec

The old Zen master had been having a series of repeating dreams, over the last month, where he had found himself in a second-hand bookshop, looking for a diary book, that he had once had. This diary book had been given to...

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Shiva @innertalks I recall the nursery rhyme and proverb: "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". We are not given a magic wand to get whatever we fancy for a reason. In fact, we cannot expect that in heaven either. When a good turn happens in my life, I...

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Neil @Neil43 (4236) 9 Dec

I had a consultation with a nephrologist because I believed that my symptoms could be a problem with my kidney or blood sugar. But luckily neither was the issue according to my doctor so he referred me to specialist for...

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Shiva Hope and pray the issue is well treated and no cause for concern.

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celticeagle @celticeagle (183085) • Boise, Idaho 9 Dec

I have been going down that black hole I go down this time of year. I do a lot of introspection at this time. I am readying myself for a new year. Only 22 days and then it will be 2026. I used to think I was weird because I...

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Shiva I self introspect often. Before retirement, time just flew and I looked forward to weekends Now that I am retired, I fill my time engaging in different activities at home. I have limited friends as I like to be left alone. I may be alone but never feel...

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DE @DaddyEvil (163538) • United States 9 Dec

I had to go see the Ophthalmologist (eye specialist) this morning. He examined my eyes and said there were only minor changes since he saw me about a year ago. I told him about having problems seeing the lines on the highway...

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Shiva Eye check ups are a top priority as some issues can develop beyond repair quite fast. The treatment is in expert hands. Driving after eye dilation is quite dicey. . It is good that Pretty was with you. We are advised here to take public transport or have...

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