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I migrated here as a child in the 70s from an uptight crowded land to a suburban part of Sydney where the people were easygoing. We came to see the uniquely Aussie way of life was ACCEPTANCE. If the train was late or didn't appear,if the local paper wasn't delivered again, if someone beat your team/pushed in etc... acceptance was the best way to deal with it. I am starting to see that may be the right approach!! Life is too short to get upset over small insignificant things. Save your energy for what really matters! Get physical, not too emotional. Family is first, not money. Make parties memorable, it's all about relationships.
Thanks to Jo from The Netherlands on 10/04/2008
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