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What is the greatest surprise which life has dealt you?
What Surprising Twists Have Shaped Your Life Journey?
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SUMMARY
This discussion centers around the unexpected twists in life that have shaped individual journeys. Participants share personal experiences, highlighting moments of survival, such as engaging in extreme sports like white-water kayaking and technical rock climbing without prior training. The conversation also touches on profound losses, including the death of a loved one, and the joy found in motherhood. Overall, the dialogue emphasizes resilience and the unpredictable nature of life.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of personal resilience and coping mechanisms
- Familiarity with extreme sports and their risks
- Awareness of grief and loss in personal narratives
- Basic knowledge of life journey reflections and personal growth
- Research coping strategies for dealing with loss and grief
- Explore the psychological effects of engaging in extreme sports
- Learn about personal resilience and its impact on life satisfaction
- Investigate the role of motherhood in personal identity and fulfillment
This discussion is beneficial for individuals reflecting on their life experiences, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in the interplay between risk-taking and personal growth.
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The times I didn't die (or survived with minimal injury) and the time when my youngest brother died from leukemia.
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That being a mom is so much fun.
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That I never misplaced my children.
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Evo said:
I'm not sure. Lots of things have turned out differently than I expected, though usually have turned out well. I just don't know which is most surprising.
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The end of the sixth sense.
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i graduated.
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Was it love or was it mania? Probably both. I wish it on desirers and doubters. And yes, lightning can strike twice, even if not in the same place.
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haven't seen much out of ordinary in my (21-year) journey yet
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Is it "unexpected" that I'm not dead already (despite engaging in risky activities)? It's hard to say, since I'm still here to respond...
White-water kayaking, technical rock climbing with no previous training, extreme skiing in Maine with too many sessions on on "boilerplate" made of man-made snow, too many sessions of "pushing the envelope" with motorcycles... I could have died dozens of times, but held on. I'll probably get hit by a pulp-truck tomorrow. I hope Duke is OK.
White-water kayaking, technical rock climbing with no previous training, extreme skiing in Maine with too many sessions on on "boilerplate" made of man-made snow, too many sessions of "pushing the envelope" with motorcycles... I could have died dozens of times, but held on. I'll probably get hit by a pulp-truck tomorrow. I hope Duke is OK.
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turbo said:
rock on :)
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life itself
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khemist said:
Couldn't have said it better myself :)
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the suicide of my wife.
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now that's a tough one.
i hope you found some support.
.........
on a happier note,
Joy to the world..
i hope you found some support.
.........
on a happier note,
Joy to the world..