Hello from a recent convert

Posted by aileenbennett 10 years ago to The Gulch: Introductions

Hi there. I am a recent Atlas Shrugged convert. This book has had a more significant impact on my thinking than any other. Excited to find this site. Hope to learn more from like minds.

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Posted by johnpe1 9 years, 11 months ago

Aileen, enjoy the feeling of being "home" here with friends
who understand your joy of life, your fast take on things,
your sense of excitement at new chances ... and your
love of simple relaxation ... here. -- john
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  Posted by aileenbennett 9 years, 11 months ago
  
  Hi John
  
  Thank you so much for your message.
  
  This does feel like home indeed.
  
  Aileen
  
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    Posted by johnpe1 9 years, 11 months ago
    
    it's fun on a Sunday! -- j
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Posted by jbrenner 10 years ago

Welcome to Atlantis, aileen.

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  Posted by aileenbennett 10 years ago
  
  Thank you for all the welcomes.
  
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Posted by richrobinson 10 years ago

Hi Aileen. Welcome to the Gulch.

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Posted by Technocracy 10 years ago

Greetings, welcome to the Gulch

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Posted by UncommonSense 10 years ago

Greetings Aileen. To be a 'convert', it is implied that you were something prior to your current condition. What were you before? Glad you made it. Enjoy.

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  Posted by aileenbennett 10 years ago
  
  Prior to starting this book, I was misled, confused and riddled with guilt. I'm still only half way through but this book has spoken to me like no other. My thinking is changing and I feel so much better for it. Thank you for your welcome.
  
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    Posted by Abaco 10 years ago
    
    Ah yes.
    
    You were probably not guilty all along, huh?
    
    Welcome. Great book, huh?
    
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      Posted by aileenbennett 10 years ago
      
      Yes you are absolutely right. Thank you. One example is I actually felt guilty about being the smartest kid in my primary school classes. I just tried my best as I thought I was meant to do. When the other kids bullied me I figured I deserved it for being a "show off" and getting top marks. Might sound ridiculous but only now in my mid 40s have I finally realised it wasn't my fault if my best happened to be better than that of my peers.
      
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        Posted by jbrenner 10 years ago
        
        Many of us here had the exact same experience. Don't apologize for your abilities and virtues.
        
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    Posted by UncommonSense 9 years, 12 months ago
    
    I'll bet you wish you read it earlier right? If so, welcome to the club.
    
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      Posted by aileenbennett 9 years, 12 months ago
      
      Yes, I do, around 30 years earlier would have been good, but just thankful that I read it at all. Thank you for your welcome.
      
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