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renate

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13. good for you!

Reply to part man all 86 (Original post)

Mon Aug 6, 2012, 12:15 AM

Aug 2012

It can be really tough to change the habits of a lifetime (or a long time) and it is very courageous of you to take steps to break out of your shell.

Making human connections--especially when we don't have a natural affinity for the people we reach out to--is difficult but so rewarding; it can expand our horizons so much, and can make such a difference to our feelings about being in the world. But again, as good as it feels afterwards, it's difficult to get out there and do... you're brave! I hope you enjoyed it enough to keep on doing it!

Good for you, and keep up the great work!

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Today and yesterday I tried mowing neighbors yards for free. [View all] part man all 86 Aug 2012 OP

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you did something nice for more than your neighbors- Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #80

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Aug 2012 #81

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