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Alivyana Solarus's avatar

It also reminds me of a metaphysician musing that ✨️breathing is the universe dreaming through us✨️ In other news, your book arrived in the mail the day I got home from my second trip to the ER this year & it felt like a hug 🥹♾️🙏

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David Marlow's avatar

Breathing is creation dreaming through us. Wow! I'll be sitting with that today. Your comments are always filled with nuggets of surprise and insight. Thank you for that.

I'm delighted the book was there right on time for you when you needed it. I pray you are now well after the second trip. 🙏🏻

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Scott Boddie's avatar

Resolute bravery. It has been my experience that the most resilient people are not actually fearless, but they find a way to move ahead in spite of fear. Sometimes, maybe even BECAUSE of it.

It reminds me of a quote attributed to William Barkley. Endurance isn't just bearing down and pushing through something unpleasant -

“It is the spirit which can bear things, not simply with resignation, but with blazing hope. It is the quality which keeps a person on their feet with their face to the wind."

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David Marlow's avatar

Going straight into the thought library.

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Arnaly Arriaga Blanco's avatar

I'm there with Gloria. Your posts are a cherished space in my day. Thank you.

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David Marlow's avatar

Thank you my friend. 🙏🏻

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Lisa Cunningham DeLauney's avatar

Here's to aiming high and staying positive!

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Alivyana Solarus's avatar

This wisdom of a 4-year-old David...♾️🙏 for the share to:

1. Acknowledge our fear

2. Offer comfort

3. Proceed with compassion

4. Be brave with our happiness

It reminds me of the Needs of the Heart SOul much! (Affection, Attention, Acceptance, Appreciation, Allowing)

I have a "big move" I just found out I'm navigating on FriYAY & yet, every ounce of love I've poured into this home; I am overflowing with gratitude to share with the next family that embraces this home & the gardens we've built here even & especially in the moments I find fear inviting me to cling to the knowns.

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David Marlow's avatar

"I find fear inviting me to cling to the knowns." I can relate. It is our first-order feeling for sure.

Be happy and brave my friend, even in the midst of an unexpected move. I know you will. 🙏🏻

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David Marlow's avatar

"And, of course, I smile, too." What a splendid story of love and legacy. Cow has made her mark. Thank you for the blessing of this tale today Séamus. I will keep it close as well.

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