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Daniel Appleton's avatar

Dominic Monaghan LOVED insects, reptiles, amphibians, because any creature with fur caused him to have rather nasty allergic reactions as a child. Whether this extended to his diet, I can't say.

We are ALL energy at rest according to Einstein.

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Jessica Rath's avatar

No idea how I could live without my fur-babies! 😄 🐶But whatever it takes to not get spooked by snakes and spiders etc. Like/dislike can be so limiting. Have to think about "energy at rest".

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Daniel Appleton's avatar

I dated a girl who kept TARANTULAS, SCORPIONS & 1 MADAGASCAR HISSING COCKROACH as pets, although she also had a dog. I never even went inside her apartment. I briefly had an aquarium with tropical fish, but they're just not very EMPATHETIC !

I was inspired by a single quote by Einstein about Baruch Spinoza, where he essentially agreed with his beliefs about God as differing from the patriarchal father - figure of the 3 main monotheistic faiths.

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Anna Vinson's avatar

I'm savoring this essay. I had a biography of Mary W titled Vindication. It was lovingly read & re-read for decades. Thanks again for being alive in my life 🧬🙏

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Jessica Rath's avatar

I answered your Comment, Anna, but it showed up separately... Maybe Mercury is retrograde...

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Weston Parker's avatar

That ahimsa would be a difficult one to practice. Great article.

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Jessica Rath's avatar

Yes, incredibly dificult. If you have the time/inclination, read John Lewis's memoirs. Was an eye-opener for me.

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Jessica Rath's avatar

I added the book to my list, thank you, Anna! Glad to have you in my life, too. We're having so much snow here in MA! I guess it's normal. Northern NM has lots too. Hope TX isn't too cold... 💝💝💝

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