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Yassir Islam's avatar

I think the ideal life that we imagine is a mix of probability and possibility. I like to lean into the latter. What I am in discovering in Portugal, is when we slow down our ideal life may, in fact, discover us.

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Philip Himberg's avatar

Another lovely post. I worked with a wonderful life coach 18 months ago to ask and reflect upon your questions. What are my 3 or 4 Core Values at age 69? Now I am in Lisbon for six weeks still awaiting the finishing of my flat - so a bit nomadic. I am a privileged immigrant and I know this. Yet being without home base has created some stress at this stage of life. My back aches lugging my suitcases around. I have met incredible people - Portuguese and ex pat. I have begun intensive language class and will continue. And while there are moments of feeling alone - I recall that having solitude was one of my values too. I am completely blessed and the ongoing unknown - as frustrating as it can be - was and remains a value. Yes - asking the questions was the only way for me! Thank you.

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