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Are you a very different person from the one you were 10 years ago?

Posted - October 15, 2018

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  • 1502
    In some cases, yes. In other cases, no. I’m less trusting of people now. Im far more aware of my surroundings and when I eat in a restaurant I must have my back to wall and where I can see the entrance. I also scope out the area I’m in at stores and gas stations. These are all habits from working in a prison for 16+ years. 

    I have made improvemental as well. Several years ago I did some self-reflecting. Overall I treat others much better than I have in the past. I’m more respectful and polite. I still have my moments, but I’m much better now. 
      October 15, 2018 3:09 PM MDT
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  • 44173
    Odd. I also am constantly observing my surroundings.
      October 15, 2018 3:14 PM MDT
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  • 1502
    Perhaps your time in the Navy plays a part in this. 
      October 15, 2018 3:15 PM MDT
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  • 44173
    That's what I'm thinking. And teaching.
      October 15, 2018 3:17 PM MDT
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  • That trust issue....it bites either way.
      October 15, 2018 6:23 PM MDT
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  • 1502
    Honestly, I prefer to be untrusting over trusting. Much harder to be disappointed and screwed over.
      October 15, 2018 6:48 PM MDT
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  • It appears we don't live in the same world as times past.
      October 15, 2018 6:53 PM MDT
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  • 1502
    Very true.
      October 15, 2018 6:54 PM MDT
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  • 7776
    I'm afraid so and none of the changes were good ones.
      October 15, 2018 3:11 PM MDT
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  • 44173
    Physically...a definite YES.
    Emotionally... Somewhat yes.
    Caring about things and people...yes...people suck.
      October 15, 2018 3:12 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    probably
      October 15, 2018 3:45 PM MDT
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    7268
    Still the same person, just added a lot of stuff.  :  )
      October 15, 2018 3:49 PM MDT
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  • 5391
    And how.
    It was ten years ago (2008) that I sold my business and escaped into (semi) retirement. I was 44.
    We recently celebrated the anniversary.
    Back then, I was a hot mess of stress, constantly “on the go”, and faced a daily plateful of other people’s problems. 

    Today, none of that is the case. Life now is a playground, all the toys are ready and it doesn’t shut down. Now, I’m tanned, active, at peace and 8 pounds lighter.

    Glad you’re back, ADDB.  This post was edited by Don Barzini at October 16, 2018 7:17 AM MDT
      October 15, 2018 4:27 PM MDT
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  • 10449
    Not really. 
    I definitely have more "experience" under my belt now.  Hopefully, I have more wisdom as well.  I've got a few more wrinkles and even a couple of gray hairs.  Yet despite the extra mileage and minor physical changes, I'd say that I'm still the same funny, nice, quiet person I've always been.
    Of course I'm sure there are others who may disagree.
      October 15, 2018 4:34 PM MDT
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  • I'm not the same person I was yesterday.
      October 15, 2018 6:18 PM MDT
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  • 16197
    Very. Ten years ago I was hobbling on a cane, addicted to opioid painkillers, unable to work or drive a car as I couldnt remain seated for more than ten minutes at a stretch.
    In 2010 I had a discectomy and lumbar fusion which gave me my life back. Within a fortnight I was off the drugs and running again. I'm gainfully employed, no longer battling depression ...
      October 15, 2018 6:22 PM MDT
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  • Not really different just happier. Was going through a rough time back then.  And now things are much better for me:)
      October 15, 2018 6:22 PM MDT
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  • 4631
    Deep inner core, the same person.
    Ten years ago, I was profoundly and dangerously depressed.
    Since then, the understanding of my circumstances and my ability to adapt and work with what's available has improved exponentially -
    and as a result, I'm now happy.

      October 15, 2018 10:04 PM MDT
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  • 5808
    Definitely Some things have changed.
    Attachments have fallen away.
    What is Really Real has become major focus,
    Meditation has opened up deeper
    understanding of attachments that cover 
    our shining light within and how to let them go...
    Cheers
      October 16, 2018 7:16 AM MDT
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