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I like lighting Shabbos candles and love the way Christmas lights look in winter. I absolutely love being around people yet also find comfort and joy when I'm alone on a random night. I like ethereal, ambient music and clever lyrics. I absolutely love the idea I'm spending the rest of my life with this wonderful person yet also have plans in case it doesn't happen. I remember once in a movie what are the main characters I was trying to explain that it's not until we get older that we understand that compromise is okay. And while there are many things I refuse to compromise, I find that I find joy in so many of the different experiences that I have had that I am a beautiful tapestry, stained glass composition, product of all the joyful and wonderful experiences that I have had in this life. I still struggle at times with the comfort that it hearing to a particular viewpoint gives. I understand the benefits of staunchly holding beliefs and practices that allow you to say that you definitely do this thing or that. And yet I also find that so limiting and love the freedom that I can Embrace different parts of different traditions, celebrations and practices that I have encountered in a way that brings Joy, wonder and attention to my life. This week I seem to have had great discussions with people and have had moments that have highlighted the beauty in Wonder of this life. Tonight, I'm very thankful for that.