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Samuel Kramer's avatar

Dear Darrel,

I hope you are right in your attribution of the nausea to the Mephalan. I am glad to glimpse your strength and determination from every line, though the hardships also make an appearance most likely disproportional to their real size.

Still cheering you on from the sidelines. Imagine me in your favorite colors, waving one of those giant glove-thingies, yelling like I rarely do.

Best wishes

Samuel

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On Being (a) Patient's avatar

Thanks Samuel! Great to hear from you!

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On Being (a) Patient's avatar

Yeah that’s an excellent analogy! And a reminder to take care of people in the process of the destruction!

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Daniel Piazolo's avatar

As economist I was reminded through your description of the concept “Creative Destruction” (German: schöpferische Zerstörung), an idea in economics that describes a process in which new innovations replace and make obsolete older innovations. The idea comes from the Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter, who based it on work of Karl Marx and popularized it as a theory of economic innovation. Structural change is painful for the ones affected, but the increase in efficiency and the re-creation of dynamism is beneficial for the society. Now you have to go through the painful process in order to re-generate your dynamism.

I am wishing you a fast track to dynamism recovery.

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Rachael Neill's avatar

Darrel,

Your self discipline is impressive and seems to be a great tool in handling this ordeal. I wish you didn’t have to be, but I’m glad you’re so strong. Your description of the green Demon pushing everything else to the periphery is so apt. I hope it stays away now.

Sending love and Light,

Rachael

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On Being (a) Patient's avatar

Thanks Rachael! It’s wonderful to hear from you! I very much appreciate your support!

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Katarina Pitasse's avatar

Hi Darrel, just to sending you hugs and love! Hope you will feel better very soon :)

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On Being (a) Patient's avatar

Thanks, Katarina! Wonderful to hear from you! I felt better today, no fever and less nausea. Hope to see you before too long!

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Katarina Pitasse's avatar

Wonderful news! Very happy, Darrel! :)

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