After all most of us have lived lives based on commitments made without any way of knowing where they would lead. The uncertainty is an essential element in commitment the acceptance of consequences...

After all most of us have lived lives based on commitments made without any way of knowing where they would lead. The uncertainty is an essential element in commitment the acceptance of consequences an essential element in fidelity. p. 80
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We never promised we would stay the sameBut only we would shape our changeFrom this now single clay.p. 82
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The critical question about regret is whether experience led to growth and new learning. Some people seem to keep on making the same mistakes while others at least make new ones. Regret and remorse can be either paralyzing or inspiring. p. 199
- Mary Catherine Bateson

After all most of us have lived lives based on commitments made without any way of knowing where they would lead. The uncertainty is an essential element in commitment the acceptance of consequences an essential element in fidelity. p. 80 Mary Catherine Bateson

After all most of us have lived lives based on commitments made without any way of knowing where they would lead. The uncertainty is an essential element in commitment the acceptance of consequences an essential element in fidelity. p. 80
Mary Catherine Bateson