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Brenda Harte's avatar

Incredible read as always Enda ❤️

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Mike Kentrianakis's avatar

Happy 30th Birthday, Enda! Your honesty shines brilliantly in your writing. ✍️ 🌞

The two most significant number turns were 30 and 60 (in mind only). This year was 60. I don’t believe in exact age counting, but it’s a cultural thing, and who wants to admit that? 😊 And as a lifelong amateur astronomer, I appreciate measuring things in the heavens and on earth. I will say that life gets richer, and more beautiful as we age—no matter what happens. That is not to say that you will not have your trials and tribulations ahead, but it is to say that the other side of the scale will outweigh them. The hidden treasure for sale, not seen in the store window, but kept in the back that the shopkeeper knows will sell, is wisdom. I wouldn’t exchange any loss in my life for the wisdom I gained. In the end it will be the only thing that “counts”… along with love.

Fate favored you to find Stoicism at an early age. A long life of living virtuously lies ahead! Have a wonderful birthday, and a happy New Year. 😊🤝

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Brilliantly written. Happy new year

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Will Pilbeam's avatar

Such a great read!! Thank you, Enda 🙏🏻

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thanks Will!

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Pierre's avatar

A well written piece, Enda. Happy Birthday to you and keep up the writing.

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Cheers Pierre!

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John Austin's avatar

Wonderful read. Greetings and best wishes from Texas.

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thanks John!

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Kyle Shepard's avatar

My favorite post of yours so far!

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Thank you Kyle, and for your restacked thoughts. It means a lot to me.

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J.W. Bertolotti's avatar

Thanks for sharing this Enda!

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Enda Harte (The Irish Stoic)'s avatar

Appreciate it my friend.

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