Rest. Nap as often as you need;life can be exhausting – store up. Cry. Let your feelings be known –your voice is your saving grace. Joy is a whole body experience;immerse yourself in total delight. Hold on to those who love you;your survival depends on them. See the world through new ideas;you never know what […]
Blue expandingcrisp whiteof tiny sails –horizon The lull is gentlelucidity swellingserenity present How safe it isto imagine limitlessnesswhen I am groundedbreast to railinganchored ashore. (Image my own)
Is it selfishthis chosen solitude?How I treasure silence,stillness baiting my muse And is it my calmthat attracts chaos?The sorrow of otherslanding on my doorstep What if I rejected pleas,locked out the troubles?How long can I sustainpeace until need answers? (Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson. Image my own)
VJ, your painful journey reminds me of all the people I know who have been in that lowest place and how alone they must feel. I am so glad your story had a happy ending and that resilience will find a way. You impress me and I wish you all the best in days to come.
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Thanks so much, Sarah.
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What an amazing woman you are, VJ! Your last 2 lines speak volumes about your inner strength. Brava!
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Thanks Eugi.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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I think your last two lines say it all. Brava!
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Thanks
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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You’re such a strong woman VJ. As Lou said above, you’ve overcome something that would cause others to just give up. I love that you’ve found renewed purpose through your recent work with people who are fleeing a war they didn’t ask for and didn’t deserve. As you deal with what I’m assuming is a bit of a setback (base on your comment about being reminded you’re not cured) I pray you’ll continue to feel that sense of purpose and that your body will cooperate in helping you get back to at least your baseline soon. Sending hugs your way!
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Thanks Terri. I know you understand about setbacks. Onward we go,lol
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Beautiful and inspiring, as always, VJ. What a journey you’ve had and you seem to have a gift for extracting the wisdom and resilience from it! I’ve loved following your story with the Ukranians — and I’m so glad to know of the back story. Sending my best!
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Thanks Wynne,
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There is no doubt that you are a resilient person, and overcame what would defeat many.
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Thanks Lou. We surprise ourselves at times, don’t we?
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What an inspiring account. Thanks for sharing VJ
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Thanks Sadje.
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You’re welcome
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