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Feral Finster's avatar

"I’m pursuing philosophy, something I was too scared to admit to doing until recently. We think of philosophers as academics with PhDs, which I don’t have."

How many great philosophers had academic degrees? How many great artists had an MFA? Did Beethoven (or Krishna) ever finish his thesis?

Anyway, roll steady and Many Years+ to you.

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Nathalie Martinek PhD's avatar

Happiest of birthdays, Anuradha! I've had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of your thinking and your growing boldness in publishing your ideas, even when some may sound subversive to those still loyal to progressive ideologies and movements. Your honest reflections, humble stance, and gentle fierceness in engagement make me look forward to every new piece, even if I don’t always comment. You are truly a writer-philosopher to watch, and I’m glad you’ve connected with people who genuinely understand, encourage, and support you.

It’s disappointing when longtime friends can’t share in your interests or make the effort to truly see you. I hope your continued success opens more doors to deep, reciprocal, and meaningful friendships that inspire your many gifts, blessings, and most importantly, you, to flourish.

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