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KPN

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8. Interesting post. I tried meditation for quite some time years ago,

Reply to NJCher (Reply #7)

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 02:18 AM

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but I never fully felt any real benefits and over time moved on from it.

I think as humans we all have an innate ability to have regrets especially as we move into our later years. None of us are perfect. So to not think about regretsI as I remember and reflect on the past, I try to focus on being physically active and/or productive every day. It works for me.

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