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"Human knowledge is never contained in one person." How beautiful and true is that? We've forgotten that everyone has their own world view and that there is no right or wrong in that.

We should be curious about what the day will bring. It's all impermanent.

I believe we should seize the moment when we can. For years I gave my mother-in-law "12 Days of Christmas" gifts. Over time I gave her multiple candles because she told me how much she loves candles. When we moved her out of her house, I found a drawer full of every candle I'd given her. She told me she was "saving them for a special occasion". She moved to a smaller place that could not accommodate all the candles. They ended up coming to me and I've burned many of them. The day for a "special occasion" may never come. And maybe every day we're living is a special occasion!

I need to learn from her, too. I have a son who is the same way. I, on the other hand, have trouble giving away things that hold sentimental value for me. I feel like if I just got over the hump by giving away one thing that I truly treasure, that it would open me up to giving away anything.