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Bill Green's avatar

Nothing like a good fire

Guy's avatar

Gerry a voice from 11 years ago a visit to the Mara, you and Andrew were special then and special now. Your passion created in me and my wife a passion for witnessing nature in all its forms. All the best with your new chapter , both coaching and your artic adventure.

In our NZ native language

Kia Kaha (stay strong)

Julie Grohs's avatar

“Nobody really gives a fuck. Which is fine once you stop expecting them to. “

That’s an assumption, not always correct, yes sometimes and some people. I agree that it’s helpful not to expect them too but don’t assume that they don’t. That’s where the sting comes. Trust that the good will you have built over a lifetime does have an effect. It does!

Gerry Van der Walt's avatar

Fair point. It’s an assumption based on behaviour, not a rule. And you’re right to call that out. The goodwill does matter. Honestly, the bigger worry for me would be if it didn’t sting. Because that would mean I stopped caring. I haven’t. The sting doesn’t change that I’ll keep showing up with kindness and goodwill. But denying that people’s behaviour affects us is the first step towards resentment. Better to feel it, name it, and move on with grace. Thanks for this.