There is a hidden cost to being me. The silent judgements from others ocassionally end, and the quiet part gets said out loud. From the moment I started a practice where I considered the whole person (not just the mind) there have been questions such as this. The world can be a powerful mirror, and with age and being mindful to not become defensive, I've navigated this question with humor and clarity. But, now I'm ready to take a deeper look. But first, lets wax philosophica