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Enlightenment by Shotgun

one man’s accelerated perspective on life… by Aaron Henkin We meet a guy who has experienced what he calls 'enlightenment by shotgun' - Patrick O'Brien was diagnosed with a debilitating terminal illness: ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease. But instead of giving in to resentment, he's decided to live every remaining moment as beautifully as possible…