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Peter Gray, you are such a kindred spirit, despite my never having met you. Please enjoy this new ‘adventure.’

I send you greetings from Botswana where I am endeavoring to ‘hobble my way around the rocks in the road’, (continually placed by Zambian authorities), so that I may at last return to finish the ‘adventure’ I began there in 2022.

Happy healing!

You can do it!

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Hi Mr.Gray. First of all, sorry for this event. I'm a 24 year-old play enthusiast myself. I like to watch your videos and read your works, in particular the ones on education in schools as we know them (or lack of). I must say that I am impressed by the way you are treating what happened to you (instead of moaning etc you are playing with it and it's actually rewarding you). I strive to think of these alternative ways of looking at things, particularly when i'm in some type of suffering and after time I realize that the harder path makes the journey more meaningful and worthwhile. Good afternoon from Gozo, Malta.

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Thanks for this wonderful piece. I like your perspective! You certainly have found the silver lining of an unfortunate event. I like how you relish in each new accomplishment. We wish you a smooth and speedy recovery.

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I’m truly sorry to hear about your hip injury. It’s always tough dealing with setbacks, especially for someone as active and passionate. I’m sending loads of positive wishes your way for a smooth recovery. In the meantime, I hope this period offers you a chance to rest, and capture all those fascinating thoughts and insights you’ve shared with us. Your posts are not only a good read but also a source of inspiration. Wishing you all the best in your recovering journey and looking forward to more of reading the updates. Take care and get well very soon!

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Heal quickly and recover fully! I am sorry for your pain and inconveniences. At the same time I enjoy your thoughtful conclusions from the experience.

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Get well soon sir!

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Get well soon, Peter!. 😀

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So sorry about your hip. Injuries can be so frustrating. Praying for swift healing.

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I hope you will get better soon! I wish for a quick and smooth recovery.

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I'm so sorry to hear about the injury. I hope you have a smooth recovery.

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Ugh, I'm so sorry about the hip. I hope the healing goes smoothly, and you have lots of time to write down all your interesting observations for the rest of us!

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Following my earlier comments, this thread has been on my

mind and I have been thinking how William Blake’s poem The Schoolboy epitomizes the situation of the ‘joy’ of learning becoming the ‘job’ of learning, once children enter the classroom.

Here is a link to the poem:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_Boy

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Listen to the medical folks. I was slammed by a grocery cart, in mid July. The radigraphs were taken in early October: fractured ankle. I probably should gotten medical care in July, versus October? Now, near my birthday, I feel as if the fracture is healed. I scheduled many physical therapy sessions. I feel that I am healed. Here’s to feeling better?

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Wishing you a speedy and playful recovery!

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I’m glad to hear the injury wasn’t more serious, although a fractured pelvis still sounds serious to me. I think I’ll try to reframe some of my struggles as small bits of progress—it’s more fun, or at least less painful, that way.

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Hola Peter, aquí Belén de Argentina, leí tu libro y leo siempre tus mails, gracias por tantas reflexiones tan maravillosas, deseo que puedas recuperarte pronto!!! Gracias por permitirnos ver la vida a través de tus ojos!

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