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That's a very pessimistic was to view things, I think.

We're only given one chance; rich, poor, all of us. One shot. You have to try to do the best with what you have.

Nothing changes when you have a big loss, only if you let nothing change. My grandpa died at 102. He and Grandma raised me and were my rocks throughout my entire life. Grandma died when I was a teenager, and I only used that to become more sad and selfish (like a teenager). Looking back, the choices I made would've made her sad for me. When Grandpa died, I chose to use his memory to do good things. Now I volunteer with multiple organizations related to aging farmers. I gather stray old people from the area for weekend and holiday get togethers.

Things changed, and my life improved because of my response to loss. The memories are hard, but they're made easier in a community of people who can share them with me.





I think the point is, can a farm animal do this?

> When Grandpa died, I chose to use his memory to do good things. Now I volunteer with multiple organizations related to aging farmers.

If this is what gives life meaning in the universe, you can’t deny that we’re snuffing it out at an industrial scale.




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