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I suppose writing can be frightening because it can reveal so much of the writers deepest and maybe darkest feelings. At some point, the subconcious takes over and we discover only afterwards what we have written. Confronting the words of this unknown part of the self can shake our picture of who and how we are. So better hide behind rules, keep them in mind when writing and never let go of the railing they provide …
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Again, you help the conversation move forward, Martina…
I wish I had Gold Stars to pass out :-)
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