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I'm glad I read that after my bowl of Cap'n Crunch! great, great story, Terry!

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So good Terry, thank you!!

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Ah, the simplicity! Lovely.

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I like most, the humility of the holy man. He did not think he was too holy to change. I

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I gave up sugar about a year ago. Lost about 2 stone and reversed type 2. A pint of Guinness has 5 teaspoons of sugar in it. And I LOVE the export strength 'Nigerian' version.

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That story was attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. Supposedly. I use agave or brown sugar & I avoid white bread like Dracula avoids crosses, holy water & garlic although I could still stand to lose 30 - 35 pounds.

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Cannot be done.

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A lovely post, Terry. Made me think of Atticus Finch and climbing into someone else's skin and walking around in it.

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Holy people speak, yes, and they also listen...

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May 19, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Almost a year ago, the whole purpose of my podcast changed because of a similar line of reasoning. But, I should quit eating sugar. I'm bordering on obese, and it's sad to have this body. (Only speaking for myself, as I'm no judging anyone else's body. Mine is not supposed to be this size.)

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May 19, 2023Liked by Terry Freedman

Such a wise story Terry. Thanks for sharing it! I wonder if I should share it with my vegan friends who still wear expensive leather boots...?

Nah. I have hypocrisies of my own to sort out.

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