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What does it mean?
I can endure many hardships with calm resolve, but I find cigarettes, bedbugs, garlic, and Christ especially repugnant.
In plain terms
I tolerate most things, but hate a few specific items.
What can you take from it?
Identify and avoid personal irritants when possible.

Where it applies

  • daily irritations
  • cultural taboos

Putting it to work

  • limit smoking
  • manage pests

Questions to consider

  • What makes certain things repugnant to us?
  • How do personal biases shape our tolerances?

Another view

The inclusion of Christ as a repugnant item is provocative and may alienate readers.

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