The Pain Below the Surface

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I see him relentlessly busy running in every which direction scattered to the winds anything to evade the constant chatter of his mind AP: 2nd place 2022, Honorable Mention 2025 Posted on November 26, 2022

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/26/2022 11:24:00 AM

I have observed this, too, Line. Most often we cannot see what is going through another's mind, so we are confused by their behavior.

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/27/2022 4:33:00 PM

So true. Thanks, Milton ~

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/26/2022 10:13:00 AM

Wow!! What understanding of human nature you have. Thanks for sharing your insights with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/27/2022 4:33:00 PM

It's sad when we see people not addressing their issues ~ and actually kluiving in delusion ~ we can't do it for them, they have to decide to turn it around.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/26/2022 8:27:00 AM

Enjoyed your reflections Line. Here’s another view ~ Given that attachment is the cause, know that what’s transient, never was

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/26/2022 8:46:00 AM

It's unfortunate to see people suffer when they just need to step back and review their ways of viewing what is happening in their lives ~