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Episode 1875:
Chris Guillebeau reflects on a moment of unexpected vulnerability while sick and stranded on a cold bathroom floor in South Africa, drawing powerful lessons on control, acceptance, and resilience. His candid story reminds us how confronting discomfort, without trying to immediately fix it, can open the door to growth, clarity, and deeper peace.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/notes-from-a-cold-bathroom-floor-in-south-africa/
Quotes to ponder:
"Sometimes, there's nothing you can do but wait it out. And that's okay."
"I couldn't change what was happening, so I stopped trying."
"Being in control is nice, but not being in control can teach you something, too."
