...if we somehow find the courage to go directly into the discomfort - even the discomfort of illness, pain, old age, and death - we might discover something unexpected there.

Roland Merullo
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The idea of facing the discomfort of illness, pain, old age, and death is one that many people will never even consider. Yet, when you do face them, you might discover something unexpected there. This quote speaks to the notion that life is full of surprises and that we should not be afraid to go where we are uncomfortable.

Source: The Delight Of Being Ordinary

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