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I went to a funeral for a great man today at which three beautiful eulogies were given. Two lines in particular resonated with me, and led to this Sunday night thread.

The first: life is not a straight line.

12 years ago this week, I turned 27. That week I was in New Hampshire.
I was the Deputy Political Director for The Obama Campaign in NH. The primary was months away but I was a wreck because I would find out if I passed the New York Bar exam and could practice law after the campaign.

8 years ago, I turned 31. I sat in my office at the White House.
I had been in the White House for just 5 months and still felt like any day someone would realize they made a mistake and kick me out.

4 years ago, I turned 35. I sat in our house in Chicago, holding our months old daughter in my arms. As she slept I thought about her future.
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