The Fine Print
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The Fine Print

Your mind can play tricks with reality. Slow down, read the fine print, and notice a different world than you thought existed.

Many folks woke up today to news that would shatter their world. With their minds racing to comprehend a new reality, they may see but not process data correctly. Rest easy; this is normal. Our brains do not have infinite capacity or compute cycles. We say our minds play tricks on us.

Slow down. If you have recently left the rat race for a more peaceful, quiet life, perhaps as a hermit living in Vermont, don't let your mind skip over the fine print. It makes a difference.

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What I saw in a service facility bathroom this morning was not what my mind told me it saw. I thought someone was conducting a post-election exit poll.

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