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RE: Why I gave most of my money & stuff away and lived in a Shipping Container before it was fashionable. The Life & Times of Barry Dutton.

in #life8 years ago

I agree 100% with you. I have been awakening myself and dealing with my own issues. It's so strange how very simple everything is when you truly understand why we are here. Love is the only thing that matters. I was strung out on opiates for 7 years from my teens to 23 years old. Once I hit bottom I started to focus on giving back to make up for the damage I had done to so many people. I have literally been in hell for the last 7 years thinking that all I was here for was to benefit other people and hate myself for my past. I had a full break down a couple of months ago and realized that I was fundamentally broken. I needed to fix myself. It wasn't until about a week ago that I could even wrap my mind around loving myself or accepting that I matter. It was a scary realization and the grief was maddening. It was somewhere in there that I realized I was capable of sharing so much love and kindness with others, that I do have value. I realized we are all connected and we are all one, and now I recognize that includes me.

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Wow, that is a great response. Honestly.

I have a couple things to attend to today that are taking my time up and away from this post but I will be dealing with the replies with as much care as I can.

I have spent time with people that are less fortunate a lot of my life, and often, they teach us important lessons and I have always thought that was neat and always been grateful for those moments

I really appreciate your comments today my friend. Thank you.