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Claire's avatar

So happy to be doing life with you <3

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Connor Swenson's avatar

love you <3

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Kelley L's avatar

I might be biased but this is amazing I love the idea of living a life through love. “Every day, I was meditating on love, listening to music filled with love, and trying to make love the lens through which all my decisions were filtered. “ what a great practice!

so much better than my daily to do :)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the world ❤️

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Connor Swenson's avatar

It's almost annoying how true "love is the answer" really is...it practically makes every challenge, experience, or decision easier to navigate.

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Ellie Garrison's avatar

Hi Connor

Just wanted to share with you that I was diagnosed with auto immune hepatitis a couple of years ago. My gastroenterologist prescribed Immuran which I will take for rest of my life to prevent reoccurrence. So far so good. Liver function is normal now.

Enjoyed reading one percent wisdom.

Ellie

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Connor Swenson's avatar

Hi Ellie!

Thanks for sharing your experience, I don't think I was aware. I'm really glad you've found a treatment plan that is working. I am taking Colchicine, which isn't an immunosuppressant but does help reduce inflammation. Seems to help and is a mild medicine so I'm happy to have found that.

Thanks so much for reading and commenting!

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Vickie's avatar

What a year! Thanks for sharing. Your insights have encouraged me to implement a few new behaviors.

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Connor Swenson's avatar

Thanks Vickie! I appreciate the comment. I heard y'all had a great time on the cruise so happy belated and wishing you healthy and wholesome year ahead ♥️

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Ruthie  Swenson's avatar

Thanks Connor.... I did read your full report and enjoyed it It made me think back on my own busy life.... You won't be surprised if I note that nothing was said about your spirituality I think you are a baptized Christian - and I have to assume that it's at the heart and center of all that you think, say and do Spoken like a pastor, huh? Paul Gilbertson

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Connor Swenson's avatar

Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Paul!

Of course, spirituality is there throughout all my days. To be honest, it just didn't come to mind as I thought back to the year and the highs and lows. Perhaps because there wasn't a particular moment that stood out in my memory, it's more there in the background of my consciousness as I live life.

And yes, while I'm a baptized Christian, I don't identify as such today, and don't quite resonate with the idea that it's at the heart and center of all I think. Surely, Christianity had a big influence on me growing up, and I'm sure it's influence remains, but I see God as something much bigger than one person, one religion, one text, one belief system, etc.

Sending love!

Connor

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Ruthie  Swenson's avatar

So thoughtful and loving—I’m glad I know you!!

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Connor Swenson's avatar

Thanks MomMom! ♥️♥️♥️

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jae's avatar

Loved your vulnerability in this post 🎈

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Connor Swenson's avatar

thanks jae 🙏

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Ruthie  Swenson's avatar

Just a brief but important reminder Connor..... When you were baptized, you were 'marked with the Cross of Christ FOREVER." I regard that as the bar code of the Christian. It can't be erased or removed! Welcome to the family.

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