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Towards the flame, its an illusion !

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I’ve confronted the toxic dragon many times and survived. But recognizing the dragon for who they actually are takes time. The more time I’m stuck mired in it’s muck, the harder it is to conquer the dragon especially if the dragon has nine lives. The good thing, though, is that I have 10 lives and all the gold. I warned the dragon to back off, but it won’t. It should, because I’m human and humans can only tolerate so much until………

The flame can indeed be an illusion like the flame to the moth. The moth is drawn to the flame because of the light, but the draw of the light is dangerous, not quite what the moth thought it was.

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gerrerd in reply to Isinatra

My meaning is, to be free and to grow ! we have to face things, do what we thought we cant, if we dont we dont grow and progress. As we face things the fear looses its power over us .

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Isinatra in reply to gerrerd

Yes. Face fear and it loses its power. That’s the good thing about philosophy. It’s open to interpretation. My interpretation of the sentiment, basically, is the same as yours. But facing the fear (the dragon) and conquering it doesn’t always work 100% of the time, but sometimes it does. We just have to keep plugging away at it, hoping it works this time.

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Yes your right but it eases after each try !

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I had to get it off my chest. The dragon is pushing its luck. Thank you, snowdayze.

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It's good to get things off your chest.

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Isinatra in reply to Dolphin14

I just lost 20 pounds. 🏄‍♀️💖

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Well helloooo super model.

You just have to unload sometimes: The post came along just when you needed it

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It did….odd that can happen…..just when it’s needed.

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Hand picked by Ray to make you feel better today.

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👍🏼🍘lol

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Lol on that emoji whatever it means

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This is true !

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Thats why I sent it for you. Ray

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It's perfect, thank you

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