At one point or another we've given of ourselves…

At one point or another we've given of ourselves to family, friends, or the public, and felt that our efforts just weren't worth it. Considering people's ungrateful or even hurtful reactions, it's hard not to want to quit giving.

— from Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)

Also belongs to

• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
• Family & Parenting (Family/Parenting)
• Failure & Resilience (Challenge/Failure/Perseverance/Accountability/Flexibility/Resilience)

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