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David Muntz's avatar

Such a wonderful piece, as always, full of wisdom. Thank you for sharing. I would not open the box for fear of the impact it may have on me, my family, and friends. The older I get the more I begin to treasure not only my days, but the days of my family and friends. I've lost both too early and had to deal with mortality sooner than I wanted. It was then that the value of time - mine and others - increased exponentially. Fear has been replaced with gratitude, oddly enough, a benefit of the losses. May you live a long and blessed life. A fan, David

Donna's Democracy Dispatch's avatar

This is beautiful, David. It’s interesting how we can find a positive in the difficult loss. I appreciate you!

Donna's Democracy Dispatch's avatar

Thanks, David. Very insightful. Perhaps this is the gift of being "older!" I appreciate you.

Caren  Upshaw's avatar

I read that book also Donna, and enjoyed the parallels you pointed out. I think curiosity would get the better of me to open the box,...but then I wouldn't 100% believe it anyway :)

Donna's Democracy Dispatch's avatar

Love hearing that, Caren. It’s such a fascinating premise. I don’t think I cod leave it unopened either.