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You did an admirable job of gathering the loose ends of this somewhat slippery subject into a very clear, persuasive presentation. Thank you for linking to my Substack seventysomething. I have one small bone to pick. When you talk about mindfulness, you mention "forcing the speeding thoughts in your brain to be still." In my experience, "forcing" is just what you don't want to do. What do you think?

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Mar 20, 2022Liked by Don Akchin

Wise words, Don. I think the fast-paced “living” of my parents’ generation and our generation (running hither-thither on the activity-go-round with our kids) has not helped with everyone’s mental health issues. It may not have been the cause, but it has exacerbated the situation. In my opinion, slowing down is a healthy approach to living.

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Mar 19, 2022Liked by Don Akchin

Enjoyed your article Don, thanks.

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