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WheelWalker

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2. A monk running from a tiger comes to a precipice....
Sat Feb 8, 2025, 02:32 AM
Feb 2025

A monk running from a tiger comes to a precipice. Catching hold of the root of a wild vine, the monk swings himself down over the edge and climbs part way down the cliff. Below him, at the base of the cliff, is another tiger, looking up at him with hunger. Two mice start chewing the vine. The monk sees a wild strawberry growing nearby; he plucks it and eats it, savoring its sweetness.

Memento Mori, Ergo Memento Vivere

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I get it. I just don't think you will lose health coverage, if for no other reason than plenty of GOPers are in same Silent Type Feb 2025 #1
I agree, I don't think they will take healthcare away. LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #3
A monk running from a tiger comes to a precipice.... WheelWalker Feb 2025 #2
Beautiful answer! LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #4
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ sheshe2 Feb 2025 #5
I'm 62 and disabled by MS. And wondering if the cancer I was treated for last year will come back soon or not. I just LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #6
And during these darkest of days, we should always remember....we are not alone! Missoula Coyote Choir... LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #8
Thank you FirstLight Feb 2025 #9
If there are only 'bits' to be had... OldBaldy1701E Feb 9 #19
I'm so sorry. To explain, I grew up being abused in pretty much every way. I never felt safe. LiberalLoner Feb 10 #21
And, I apologize for how harsh that now sounds. OldBaldy1701E Feb 10 #23
No worries! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—. I hope your day is a good one too! Although I am freaking out today, LiberalLoner Feb 10 #24
The last few days have been. OldBaldy1701E Feb 10 #25
They've been rough, that's the truth. LiberalLoner Feb 10 #26
Get a pencil and paper and write down 5 times in your life that were your proudest moments. multigraincracker Feb 2025 #7
I know what you mean! BigmanPigman Feb 2025 #10
Love all of you here, so much. I just love you guys and I am glad you are here. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ LiberalLoner Feb 2025 #11
I feel the same way. The support forums have become so much Mike 03 Feb 9 #14
FirstLight kozar Feb 2025 #12
Man do I empathize. Try to hang on until spring. Mike 03 Feb 9 #13
Hey you, just checking in on you, how are you feeling today? ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’™ LiberalLoner Feb 9 #15
workin' on it... trying to motivate to shoft my surroundings... FirstLight Feb 9 #16
Even just one little thing can start a cycle of positivity! LiberalLoner Feb 9 #17
Hey I wanted to ask you, have you ever noticed that in movies, when they have candles, LiberalLoner Feb 9 #18
"I'm 55, disabled, and pretty much broke." OldBaldy1701E Feb 9 #20
Hey, FirstLight and everyone else, how are you doing today? Please check in! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ LiberalLoner Feb 10 #22
Still here, still breathing, still trying to heal FirstLight Feb 10 #27
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