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What is your automatic default mode? Mine is STOIC. Could it be a built-in defense mechanism?

STOIC

Of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity."

STOICAL

Impassive; characterized by a calm, austere fortitude

Synonyms
Imperturtabable indifferent cool


It reminds me of Buddhists who believe we should not be attached to OUTCOMES.

Accepting.

Posted - May 1, 2021

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    Smarta$$. When somebody leaves an opening, usually I just can't help myself. I'm also partial to lame Dad jokes and really awful puns.
      May 1, 2021 7:18 AM MDT
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