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I am far more peaceful than I used to be

People still target me and try to hurt me but as opposed to ten years ago, I don't necessarily engage all my ability to hurt them back. 👀 I step out after making a point. And don't go overboard finish them. I can but I don't. I leave them some dignity.

I know what I am capable of. But I choose to keep most of it tamed. Most likely because I fell in love and experienced aspects of life that nurture compassion and care. While I have more to lose now, I also have more to live for.

I used to be ruthless years ago. I don't blame the old me though. She had to protect herself, alone.
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But I choose to keep most of it tamed. Most likely because I fell in love and experienced aspects of life that nurture compassion and care.

This reminds me somewhat of the following quote ...

"I have always found that actively loving saves one from a morbid preoccupation with the shortcomings of society"

... which is attributed to South African author and anti-apartheid activist Alan Paton