"Disenchantment, whether it is a minor disappointment or a major shock, is the signal that things are moving into transition in our lives."

William Throsby Bridges, Australian Soldier

Transition, Disappointment

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"Disenchantment, whether it is a minor disappointment or a major shock, is the signal that things are moving into transition in our lives."

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