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Writing is like therapy and my hope is that I become a better person as a result of working on this book. Occasionally, I ask Avril to proof read and provide me with feedback. Upon reading my account of the woman who would not make eye contact with me at the party last Friday night, Avril complimented me on handling the situation without passing judgment on her. Her observation caught me off guard because this has not always been the case for me. In the past I have often, not only, taken someone's inexplicable and/or rude behavior personally, but I have also made judgments and assumptions about those people - the grand trifecta in relational misunderstandings.

Avril's observation is wonderful praise, indeed. Yay - It means I'm evolving!

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