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any special reason Doctor?

The fall weather is wonderful. Also, I'm not particularly special, but it is my b-day.

I have obviously never met you, but the chances of you not being particularly special may as well be zero. Now, let's see, shall I start with the PhD, or the authorship, or perhaps the black belt, ... mmm ...

Those are some good points. I had a crisis in my life many years ago that nearly destroyed me (at that time I became a single father with a 5yr old, 3yr old, and a baby). It was at that point that I committed my life to serving others. It hasn't been easy, as I'm insecure and self-absorbed like most people, but all things good in my life came after that commitment.

Wow, your more special than at first presented. Yes, we learn through the furnace. I had a meaning crisis at 17, led to leaving home alone and years in a Zen temple. I awakened to a mysteriously wonderful life. The very nature of life is challenge, though to commit like a monk, a warrior and a lover yields immeasurable gifts. Make sure you keep good company, and if that does not include a mentor, be one.