When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
I like the “bake” part. It provides the wisdom of time. Beautiful, VJ!
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Exactly! Thanks!
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Laughter for sure. But you’re right…you just have to learn to let some things go. (K)
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Yes!
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I think I’d add acceptance and fun.
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Yes!
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Well said.
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Thanks Keith
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…and sometimes, times helps, like fine wine, or aged cheese.
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😊
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Oh gosh…empathy, empathy, empathy and a healthy dose of humor. xo! 🥰
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Yes! So important
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…season with active communication.
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Yes! Good one
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😊
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I think understanding is the basis of lasting love, and friendship
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Yes, those are two crucial elements.
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