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Pauline Hasson - Duffy's avatar

Very powerful account!

Great discipline and patience demonstrated

I very much look forward to your advice …

Thank you πŸ™. πŸ«ΆπŸ»πŸ€

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Hi Pauline, thanks so much! I look forward to connecting!

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Janet Nietvelt's avatar

Completely awesome post. Being able to step back right in the throes of such a situation and then respond instead of react, not to mention how you were able to completely shift the energy of that encounter, you illustrate how each of us can change how we operate in the world and consequently, change the world.

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you, Janet! Yes, may we all remember how much power we have to shape our lives.

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Ryan Delaney's avatar

I’m glad you’re okay. Such a remarkable illustration of how you have transformed habitual anger into compassion through the cultivation of mind.

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you so much, Ryan!

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Deborah Healey πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§'s avatar

Be careful out there.. Look after your worth πŸ•ŠοΈβ€οΈπŸ•ŠοΈ

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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you, Deborah! πŸ™

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Dr. Jenny Ouyang's avatar

Your story reminded me how easy it is to let anger take the wheel, and how powerful it is to pause, breathe, and choose vulnerability instead. The way you describe shifting from rage to compassion felt so real and human.

Thank you for not only sharing the moment, but for breaking down the process with such clarity. It’s a reminder that emotional awareness isn’t just for self-healing, it ripples outward and transforms others too.

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