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Feeling untethered

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@mir123 When I was 10 years old (remember that was 80 years ago) I contracted scarlet fever. No drugs then. Did we even have aspirin? I was placed in isolation in a hospital for contageous diseases. There was nothing they could do for except wait for me to die. Well, obviously, I didn't, but I was there for a month. Perhaps this has something to do with the way I feel now. I would not say it is a strong experience - more like just a feeling. There is no unpleasantness or other feelings - just the feeling of being untethered. I think it is because of my age.

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@thisismarilynb I can remember when scarlet fever could cause serious problems. I'm glad you made it through! I like the way you describe the feeling of being untethered. I think it can be caused by age, or awareness (or both together). Often I feel that a beautiful poem or piece of music comes from that very same sensation. For me it is often like feeling two things at once. I'm enjoying your posts!