Human nature -- including our own -- has a way of destroying our youthful "we can save the world" illusions about ourselves. The experience can be quite traumatic and devastating. It's one reason why a lot of people end up being so bitter in their later years. Actually, I found the realization to be a relief. It IS just the way the world is, and to quote the Eagles, things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all. bonni

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