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The Virtue of Shared Experience

David Rönnegard shares his experience with us.

Years ago I was attending a conference in Honolulu when one morning on Waikiki Beach I experienced the most beautiful sunrise. Alone. It was a stunning sight, and it made me feel terrible. How could this be? How could a lack of companionship transform an otherwise beautiful event into a depressing experience?

As we travel through life we learn more about ourselves and who we are. These insights come to us in bursts as we enjoy and cope with life’s highs and lows.

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