Daily writing prompt
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?
I certainly felt more grown up in my teenage years than in my forties. I’m not shy of playing football, chess, or uno. I read and collect gamebooks. However, if we try to be serious, maybe around 31.
I likely truly felt like a grown up when I faced life-altering uncertainty. One needs to crash, burn, and learn how to admire the beauty of life despite the temporary nature of everything. Needs to learn hot to be kind even in situations that do not inspire kindness. To appreciate the past, not only the future. That type of growth doesn’t happen overnight, it requires time, good examples by other people, books, and inspiration.
I don’t think that was quite possible before my 30s. I felt immortal back then.
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We all felt immoral back then! 🙃Perhaps we will again…
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I don’t see a future in which I feel immortal but there’s still an opportunity to feel undead 😀 🧟
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That photo gives me the creeps. I have a phobia of mushrooms!
I don’t think I’ve ever felt quite grown up.
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Apologies, had no idea. This mushroom is not poisonous to my knowledge, grew up at a nearby parking
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Don’t worry about it. It is a ridiculous phobia to have, so I don’t expect anyone to know. I wish I liked mushrooms. It would make my life easier.
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I visited psychologist with one of my kids who couldn’t get closer than 50 meters to a dog without losing it. We did exposure therapy with the help of my neighbour who has a very sweet and friendly dog. It helped. However I’m not sure all phobias are worth the effort. Mushrooms are uncommon
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Yeah. I don’t think I would like them, even if I didn’t have a phobia. The smell is offensive to me. But when I was very young, I was absolutely terrified of them, and would freak out if I saw them growing in our yard! I am a lot better today.
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I’m like that with salmon 🙂 thankfully, no salmon in the back yard
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LOL… I like salmon!
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