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Sacred Hunter's avatar

Powerful observations, Tom. Although, I am ill adapted by be a stoic, the importance of fly fishing as a metaphor for calming one's mind and finding meaning in the environment that we find ourselves in for this passion, is a microcosm of life itself. Thank you for this insightful piece.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

I appreciate the kind words. Fly-fishing is a remarkable gift.

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James Freitas's avatar

Thank you for writing and sharing this.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Thank you for reading it and taking the time to write.

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appleton king's avatar

i think every dedicated fly fisherman must be part philosopher...if only to makes sense of so much time in the wild with nothing physical to show for it 😉😂

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Tom Sadler's avatar

For certain. Some times more than others... 😉

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Mike Garrison's avatar

Tom, I love all your stuff and you as well…this is a really great one.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Thanks, the feeling is mutual my good friend

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Fly Fishing Marketing's avatar

I have been a long time fan of Ryan and stoism and a fly fisherman. This is brilliant. Thank you so much I love this!

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Glad you like it and thanks for the kind words. Holiday has made stoicism very accessible. Connecting the two wasn't hard.

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Margi Soni's avatar

Thank you. This helped me today.

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Tom Sadler's avatar

Good to hear.

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