<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">I know you didn\u2019t mean this as a birthday present, but it\u2019s a lovely one! \u2013 \u2013 Sylvia<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On May 12, 2025, at 8:31\u202fAM, cmkries--- via NFB-of-Delaware <nfb-of-delaware@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><!--[if !mso]><style>v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I hope this email finds you well. I receive these emails weekly. I am sharing with you because May is Mental Health Awareness month, and I thought this was a thought-provoking email. If you would like to continue to receive these emails, go to the bottom of the email and follow instructions for joining their listserv.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">They cover some interesting topics.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely\u2026 Carol<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Live the life you want with love, hope, and determination!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> The Safety Positive Foundation <info@safetypositivefdn.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:46 AM<br><b>To:</b> Carol <cmkries@comcast.net><br><b>Subject:</b> Your Mind is Like a Stretchy Band\u2014Are You Pulling Too Hard? 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<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;background:#F4F2EC"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;background:#F4F2EC"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div style="margin-top:22.5pt"><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="max-width:480.0pt"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"></td><td width="640" valign="top" style="width:480.0pt;background:white;padding:42.0pt 42.0pt 21.0pt 42.0pt;border-radius:0px;box-sizing:border-box"><div><div><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;background:white;border-radius:0px;overflow:hidden"><tbody><tr><td width="15%" valign="top" style="width:15.0%;padding:0in 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Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></h3></div></td></tr></tbody></table><h1 style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:37.5pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.25pt">Mental Elasticity: How Far Can Your Mind Stretch?<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%;float:none"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"><div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><img width="350" height="350" style="width:3.6416in;height:3.6416in" id="_x0000_i1034" src="https://embed.filekitcdn.com/e/u3LKbqixPe47mBb5ayN3kb/m2jtqmreNfQf54HijtT7FN" alt="two people pulling opposite ends of a stretchy band" data-unique-identifier=""><o:p></o:p></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></td><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div align="center"><table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="max-width:480.0pt"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in"></td><td width="640" valign="top" style="width:480.0pt;background:white;padding:0in 42.0pt 0in 42.0pt;border-radius:0px;box-sizing:border-box"><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Ahoy and Happy Safety Saturday Carol! </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f9ed</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Have you ever been told how "strong" you are for navigating life with a disability? While this might sound like a compliment, many of us know the truth: it's not about being strong\u2014it's about survival. </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f4aa</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">The Stretchy Band Theory of Mental Health </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">\U0001f914</span></strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Those of us with disabilities often become experts at finding workarounds for life's challenges. But have you considered what this constant adaptation does to your mental health?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Recently, I came across this powerful metaphor from Dr. Gene Parker that really resonated with me: Instead of thinking your mind might "break" under pressure, imagine it as a stretchy band. If stretched too far for too long, it won't return to its original shape.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">This isn't about fragility\u2014it's about understanding the natural limits we all have. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Recognizing When Your Band is Stretched Too Far </span></strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Our minds, like stretchy bands, have incredible flexibility. Sometimes when we feel that stretch, it's an opportunity for growth. Other times, it's a signal that we need to pull back and practice self-care.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Some signs your mental stretchy band might be overextended:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Finding yourself more irritable than usual </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f620</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f4a4</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Feeling emotionally numb or overwhelmed </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f30a</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Difficulty concentrating on tasks </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f50d</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Physical symptoms like headaches or tension </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f915</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Finding the Right Balance </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">\u2696\ufe0f</span></strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">There's wisdom in knowing when to push through challenges and when to pause for self-care. Neither choice makes you weak\u2014both require courage, self-awareness, and a safety positive mindset!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">When you feel that mental band stretching:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Take a moment to assess: Is this growth or strain? </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f331</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Remember that rest is productive too </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f60c</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Consider what resources might help you navigate this challenge </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f4da</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Connect with others who understand your experience </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f465</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black">Join Us for This Week's Teatime! </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">\U0001f375</span></strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">In our upcoming Teatime session, we'll discuss:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">How to recognize your personal "stretching" signals<br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Strategies for mental resilience in challenging situations<br>\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="listitem" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:60.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#353535"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">ท<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">A fun interactive exercise (be sure to bring an actual stretchy band if you have one!)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Remember: Understanding your limits isn't weakness\u2014it's wisdom. We're excited to explore this topic together! </span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#353535">\U0001f49a</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">\u200b<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#353535">Until then, keep it safe. Keep it positive. 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