Goodbyes tarnishfaith, like ashesscattered My heart grows dismissal,craves a balm of connectionseeks quiet harbour Remind me what it feels like to be safebreath nurturing life,love a rhythmic flow In meditationI reach for peaceimagine salvation But this wayward chaosunrestrainedcements me in doubt Tainted intentionsI lift up to the Universea tempest without hope My soul incubates malicea […]
Stories have power. Parents, teachers, public speakers, and therapists understand that the secret to engaging an audience or connecting with others is through illustration: storytelling. I see it in the eyes of the my grandchildren, who love to hear tales of family history. I’ve seen in the eyes of students, when recognition and understanding light […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Life is the hardest thing we will ever do. Understanding of all these things can make it easier to navigate.
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Yes. A hard lesson.
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((hugs))
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Dear V.J.,
I hope you will be able to experience the positive outlook of what you wrote to/for yourself all these years ago. It’s a challenge to hold onto that hope when we feel really low.
Best wishes,
Tanja
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Thanks Tanja. It is hard to remember/ believe when in survival mode.
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I can relate… 😦
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I love this, VJ! A wonderful way to begin my day.
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I’m glad, Eugi!
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💖
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A beautiful share VJ
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Thanks Sadje
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You’re welcome
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A very wise affirmation, and I thank you for it.
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😊
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Wisdsom is also this post. Beautiful, VJ!
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Thanks Wynne!
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I love this so much VJ! You captured the very essence of what acceptance means when we live with chronic illness. I especially love that last line – “It also keeps possibility alive.” That’s so critical!
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Thanks Terri. It’s a struggle some times as you know.
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Thank you. I needed this today. 💟
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❤️
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Beautifully said, VJ. Wisdom to live by. Thank you.
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Thank you, Sarah
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