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• I love this post. This applies to all of us - whether we have outward trappings of success or not. I am most proud of the inner growth I have accomplished over the last ten to fifteen years. I am gradually learning to calm that inner voice...

  December 12, 2019 at 11:16 amCelia

• Sorry, I meant to say a difficult time. Not moment.

  December 12, 2019 at 10:26 amValerio

• Recently I realized that, despite going through a difficult moment, I managed to stay human. I didn't blame others, I didn't point fingers; I didn't betray myself. That was the biggest achievement of my life and I am proud of myself.

  December 12, 2019 at 10:25 amValerio

• Thanks Mary. I suppose the focus on outward achievement has to do with their more immediate economic relevance... even though outward achievements are built on the iceberg of inner effort, the part that is seen is the part that's celebrated. Anyway, glad to hear you've passed into a healthier, happier...

  December 12, 2019 at 10:08 amDavid Cain

• Hi Susan. The inner world can definitely be interesting, because we all have one, but it is harder to describe. I'm super interested in the hidden tricks people employ to get on in the world. There must be billions of them.

  December 12, 2019 at 10:04 amDavid Cain