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the natural flow we are all entitled to

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• A reply on Conversation: Have you ever faced a near-death experience and if so, how did you relate to the world and yourself afterwards?

  Aug 2 2011: Excellent, thank you for those links.

• A comment on Conversation: What is ONE book you think changed your world view?

  Jul 25 2011: Kingdom of Fear by Hunter s. Thompson
  
  It allowed me to differentiate between self-driven and fear-driven decisions.
  ...and it made me laugh

• A comment on Conversation: Wealth and power have been our conventional measures of success. What definition will better sustain us now and how can we move into it?

  Jun 3 2011: Great question Anita.
  
  Recently I've been asking that question and have come to the conclusion that I get the most out of life when I am encouraged and inspired by other people - whatever form they hand it to me with. As I get older I am realizing the need for me to do the same and stop concerning myself with financial security/success.
  
  So my answer would be to encourage inspiring others at a younger age so we can become champions of all at the same time as being their competition. I think it can be more than just "team spirit" because that is a simple answer. I believe that if we grade ourselves not only based on our personal successes, but by all those that we touch, fulfillment and respect can be widen to a degree that even I cannot comprehend.
  
  That is my path now and I would ask your mother who she has inspired and encouraged along the way - she did a great job in raising you since you are so inquisitive and thoughtful in asking this question.