The past has no power to stop you from being present now. Only your grievance about the past can do that. What is grievance? The baggage of old thought and emotion.

Lao Tzu

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Congeneric

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belonging to the same genus or group.

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Juncture

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a point in time or space where things meet or join.

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Tacit

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understood or implied without being stated directly.

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Distemper

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a disease, particularly one affecting animals; disorder or trouble.

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to signify or indicate; to be a sign of.

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severely critical; inclined to find fault.

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to become accustomed to a new environment or situation.

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Detritus

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waste or debris of any kind; remnants.

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deserving praise and commendation.

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Imbued

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to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.

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