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David of the Desert | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Have you ever cried from overwhelming gratitude?
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MAHDOOD | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Ahhh idk maybe one time when I was religious. But it wasn’t really gratitude, it was more shame because I gaslighted myself into thinking I’m not grateful enough lol so probably no. Why?
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David of the Desert | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I had a good gratitude cry this morning and was kind of wondering if others have that happen often. I am a man so I am probably not supposed to cry. I find it liberating.
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MAHDOOD | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 What were you grateful for?

Crying is very natural and healthy.
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David of the Desert | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 I was listening to new music from one of my favorite artists, awolnation . Working on my property. Looking out at my gorgeous views. It came over me in a big wave. I am so grateful for everything right now. What a life.
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MAHDOOD | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Sounds really nice. Glad you let it happen instead of repressing. I probably would’ve done that.
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MAHDOOD | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 One of my favorite songs is not your fault by them. Never really listened to anything else they made. Maybe I should check out their new album.
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David of the Desert | 3 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 That's a great song. I love all their stuff. It took me a bit to warm up to it back when they were newer. And then they ended up being one of my favorite bands.