Experiences on a continuum,
spirally back at deeper levels
alive, raw, intense
Much greater trust
each time around
We keep
doing this
continually,
push the edges
towards authenticity
while keeping the peace,
protecting our sensitivity,
our strength misunderstood.
It is often awful
yet so so stunning
how we keep going.
After digging deep
now sitting on the rim
of another level of depth,
enjoying the breeze,
holding the expanse above
in my awareness,
there is no turning back.
Right here right now
being on this planet,
breathing new life
into every sense of
Being, Knowing, and Perceiving.
Fear and I play peekaboo,
not wanting the encounter
when I venture to dig deeper
seeking a calm quiet inspiration
to be led,
through it all.
Enjoying the gifts
of where I am,
which may be over
this very moment
or may linger on
for a bit more.
Today I wish to give a special mention to 2 blogger friends “The Chatter Blog” & “Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary” They are a tremendous positive inspiration and influence on my trajectory of writing and being through life experiences, since the beginning of my blog journey. The above poem is a confluence of my responses to their posts. If you haven’t yet visited their work, please do.
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I totally get this, Pragalbha!
❤
David
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That is so good to know David, thank you very much! :))))
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I love this picture with you smack dab in the middle of this labyrinth with your palpable, relatable words in poetry that are gifts to everyone who reads you Praghalabra.
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The deeper we go, the more we expand and we always have a choice to go back or stand in our authenticity.
It isn’t always easy and we can always choose and re-choose which is what make life so beautiful.
I love your choice to stand in your truth and power amidst opposition!
Gorgeous lines in authenticity and beauty!
Congratulations on standing your ground.
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Take a bow!!!
💖💞💖
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Dear Cindy, your appreciation of the picture makes me very happy 🙂 It is my utmost joy when a picture from our personal photography walks in to my heart-mind to say it would fit with the words I am weaving together.
This journey into authenticity is exquisite indeed! I am humbled and honored to have your knowing witness to my expressions. Simply fuels my intention and journey to have your kind presence. Thank you ever so much! With Love – Pragalbha
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It’s a joy to witness, honor an strand in your presence dear Pragalbha! 💖
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Pragalbha, I love how you continue to grow as a person through your fears, vulnerabilities and experiences. Your words reflect that growth, acceptance and wisdom. May life bless you always. Much love ❤ !
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Dear Radhika, it is so precious to have you alongside for so long that you so kindly witness my journey, lovingly reflect back and bless me with your love. I am am truly so grateful for you being here.
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How wonderful you had the perfect picture to match your words! Your words are always relatable and insightful, helping your readers grow with you. Fear will always dog us, learning to face it with equanimity is a life long process. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤️
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Dear Punam, each acknowledgment of yours is a treasured support and joy to me. I was wondering to myself what image I could choose to go along with my poem – and this one dropped into my heart-mind. I am very glad to know you find my words relatable and insightful, what more can I ask for? Thank you very much truly :)))
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Following the trajectory of your growth helps me grow too. Finding the right image is serendipity indeed! Always a pleasure, my dear. ❤️
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You are so very kind to say that dear Punam. Much Love & Gratitude to you.
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This journey is like walking through a maze much like the labyrinth you are stood in the middle of, so apt a picture for your post.
But without playing peekaboo with that fear, we would find ourselves rooted to the spot, unable to move.
But we are in fact spurred on to move, as our fight or flight responses kick in.
And our strength comes not in the power of our legs to run , but in the strength of our minds and hearts to stand strong and face our fears head on.
You dear Pragalhba, are strong, and all of our journeys, are only just beginning.
And without the gift of darkness, we would not rise to the light.
Each seed in order to grow is placed within the dark earth, it knows instinctively where to push up to the light, as it fights the gravity pulling it down. In our case its often our doubts and fears that restrict our growth.
We are those seeds within this moment of our Earth time Pragalbha setting down our roots as we grow so others may be nourished through our struggling to overcome as we expose the fear. So they can thrive in our future time lines.
We may all be lingering feeling unbalanced and uncertain of our future, but all each of us can do, is know we can only do our best within our now moment. And doing our best is enough.
So make the very most of each now moment my friend for all is perfect and divinely timed.
Many thanks also for your beautiful mention. 😍 ⚘💕
Much love to you my friend ❤.
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Dearest Sue, you give me the deepest smiles of joy with your empowering support :)))
“our strength comes not in the power of our legs to run , but in the strength of our minds and hearts to stand strong and face our fears head on.” – I am absolutely thrilled in agreement with this profound quote you made here! It is facing those waves head-on that has continually kept us awake, alert, at times exhausted, yet continually renewed.
I love knowing and feeling this beautiful new beginning that it indeed is. I totally relate to being this seed in the womb of the Earth that is now finally having its final release onto the surface and above. I have always admired and received these reminders from you that all our struggles are in service to our planet and the nourishing experience of Oneness. I truly appreciate how you empower this feeling of lingering by making the most and best of these present moments, trusting the divine timing of it all. Oh, the groundedness you lend to my explorations is so fulfilling, leaving me ever so grateful always. Thank you very much for your most soulful heartful contributions my friend, Much Love.
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I’m humbled by your words Pragalbha, we are both finding our inner strengths as we navigate, adjust, and follow the compass of our hearts.. No truer guidance will we find than listening to our hearts.
It’s important right now we listen to our hearts and not the outer chatter of confusion or fear mongering that will spark many to react..
Hold fast in the peace of inner knowing that all will be well. For all has to unfold as it should in the world..
This ride is about to get bumby. But we shall ride out the storm, because we’ve put in our groundwork..
Love and blessing dear friend ❤ 💕
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I almost extended my hand out – so we hold on and ‘walk each other home’ :))) Well, that has been happening already in most miraculous ways – through our words and our hearts, The Guidance is indeed the most important to be tuned into.
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What a beautiful labyrinth for deepening awareness Pragalbha! I love the photograph and the poem and it looks like the perfect space for sanctuary and reflection to return to in your mind whenever you need it 💜
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That oceanside labyrinth seemed a heavenly location to be at, with the sound of thunderous waves. It makes me very happy that the poem and the photo found each other. Thank you very much for your kind appreciation :))
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What a lovely photo! Your words really resonated. The edges of our layers and the delving into the koshas is a wonderful spiritual exploration. Fear is natural yet will dissipate more and more as we experience the incredible depth of our Being. Thank you for this PD 💕🙏💕
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It is a beautiful honor to have this reflection of wisdom from you Val. Your knowing about these layers and depths of our being, the dives we take, the fears we face, makes it very valuable to me. Thank you very much! _()_
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I especially like this line: “Fear and I play peekaboo” One of the nice things about those low labyrinths is they are easy to find one’s way out of.
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I truly appreciate you highlighting a line you like as always Frank. You make a good point – real-life mazes give a very narrow view to keep following skilfully with Divine Guidance. Thank you.
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Thank you for the kind words Infinite. I am honored.
This: “spirally back at deeper levels” is what I keep returning to. No matter where I go or what I achieve, I hope to continue to spiral back.
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You are very welcome my kind friend, it truly has been an honor to have you here alongside. Yes that is what it has been for me too. Thank you, always.
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life a rut
but every day
any way
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True indeed! Thank you for your kind visit!
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I don’t think you are at the rim Prag, you are right in the center, taking the challenges and grappling with them, pushing fears away. A rim could’ve toppled you over! We are constantly “pushing the edges” and why shouldn’t we… that is how we grow. Beautifully articulated sentiments.
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You give me the kindest beautiful regard Balroop :)) I am perhaps at the center and the rim to yet another center within. Your words feel positively encouraging to me, yes that is exactly how we grow. The support from the likes of you is incredible, for how familiar you are with this journey. Thank you very much for your appreciation.
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Your beautiful Labyrinth photo and your contemplative poem complement each other nicely, Pragalbha. Venture to dig deeper, as you wrote, walking toward the center of you. ✨
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Thank you for such beautiful affirmation and appreciation, dear Michele. It is truly my happiness that you found the poem and photo good for each other :)))
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Happiness is a beautiful thing. I am happy! You are welcome. 😊
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Always so insightful are your words to me. This write reminds me of the continuous popping in and out of various levels of conscious awareness, and the deep well of Love that arises alongside the disorientation that does also occur. It’s such a Gift and amazing Unfolding, at times leaving me without concepts to fully contextualizes the visceral experience, yet I know it’s just as it should be, for when the language comes, if it comes, I know the words are supposed to be ushered into Being. A wonderful contemplation, which has added tremendous value and insight into my evening, Pragalbha. Thank you for that, my dear friend. 🙏💙
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” leaving me without concepts to fully contextualizes the visceral experience,”
You gave words to that unwordable so beautifully Jeff 🙂 It makes the process of poetry so enjoyable, as we attempt to give words to all that is only felt without the thinking mind. Your reflection adds to its richness. Thank you very much, always!
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Your acknowledgment is so affirming and wonderful to read; thank you, Pragalbha. I completely agree with you about the process of poetry and the absence of the thinking mind. It’s so much fun. You’re most welcome, always!
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I adore you photo in the middle of a rim (?) It conveys so many worthwhile messages … your poem as well says it all…i’ve been following Sue of the Dreamwalker Sanctuary..will check out the other one..
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It makes me very happy to know you find meaningful messages in my poem Mich, thank you also for apprecaiting the photo!! 🙂
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Your photo at the Rim is very nice and you are doing a great work. Your poem is so true and profound and impactful Pragalbha.
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Thank you so much for you kind appreciation dear Kamal, means a lot to me always :))
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You are always welcome dear 💕💕
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wonderful photo, and deeply profound poetry, while giving recognition to others that have played a role in your blogging experience… The wonderful thing about revisiting if it is accepted as apart of life, we gather something that we are better prepared for…
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Thank you for your kind appreciation of the photo and poem together – I was happy to see how they came together 🙂 True, what you say.
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These words are a great reflection of the Journey of Life. I loved the awe and hope I felt, much needed for perseverance 🙂
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“I loved the awe and hope I felt, much needed for perseverance ” – this was so fulfilling for me to know, and that you found the journey of Life reflected in my poem. Thank you very much my friend.
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I see that labyrinth differently…the ripple effect while you’re standing in the center…it’s your energy that’s reaching everywhere…I’m in awe after reading your profound lines…I see images & I hear the echoing voice…the path you’re walking on – your beautiful choice…your aura is shining & so is The Wise…the falls – the rise & look now, you’re flying high…connected to the deeper you with sparkling eyes…spirituality is what you’re breathing in every sense, this is your new authentic life…my gratitude to you for expressing in this magical way, Pragalbha…a heart touching poem 💫💟✨
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Yet again – Silence feels richer than any words I can offer to you my kind friend, with deep regards of gratitude for how you see my journey through profound magical light, the light that is your divine way of being and seeing. Very kind of you for the glimpse and energy you offer, that I fully and humbly receive – a willingness to be the ligtness and brightness I can be. Thank you for seeing the magic beyond my own perception of it and reflecting it back to me, it fuels exactly the trajectory I would wish for. Thank you truly.
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I’m simply smiling after reading your beautiful words…you bring me to the state of silence…nothingness…so peaceful…so I feel like saying…thank you…and you’re welcome, dear friend 💫
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I love the vibes of this poem; it reads like a journey to self-discovery, only every step brings a greater moment of clarity and a deeper understanding of self!
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Your beautiful and thoughtful reflection on my poem is very fulfilling for me – to know it brings up clarity and deeper understanding – this gives me much joy. Thank you very much Jaya.
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Well written.
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Hi Pragalbha, Really such a heartwarming poem and so true. Love the photo perfect setting for your poem that can apply to all our lives
This is the verse that really resonates with me
We keep
doing this
continually,
push the edges
towards authenticity
while keeping the peace,
protecting our sensitivity,
our strength misunderstood.
It is often awful
yet so so stunning
how we keep going.
and in particular, i love
“continually,
push the edges
towards authenticity
while keeping the peace,
protecting our sensitivity,
our strength misunderstood.”
Especially ” our strength misunderstood”, because it take so much energy to be strong to do the small things in our own person life. We mind our own business and get on with life. Minding our own business, and making no mark on another life, but ” our strength that take so much to muster, is misunderstood and used against us”.
Beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing.
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Dearest Bella, Your beautiful visit gives me deep joy and your thoughtful comment is very fulfilling as always. It is confusing at the least when our strength is misunderstood – for this kind of strength of showing up in authenticity is raw and tender. We then tend to question ourselves, until we can remind ourselves of what it really is. It is such happiness to me to read those lines repeated back from you. Thank you very much my kind friend, Wishing you Ease and Joy in your world, Much Love.
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Wishing you easiness and joy in this world. Your words are wise and full of experience. Thank you always
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Much Love and Gratitude to you my dear friend _()_
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This is so beautifully expressed. Existence, persistence, and the experience.
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Thank you very much dear friend! I appreciate the words you give in reflection of this poem.
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a great shot and insightful poem … visited both your friends and loved the sketches and appreciate the intro to Bruce Lipton! Nice to know there is more light and love out there, thanks 🙂
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Thank you very much dear Kate for your kind appreciation.
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always welcome Pragalbha!
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Moving forward and backward through the layers
some release with ease others require dedicated tugging.
Keep digging and rest when needed.
Sending you a deep breath of peace.
Ali
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I appreciate your perfect and beautiful reflection on my poem Ali, thank you so much.
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Such an inspiring post, Pragalbha.
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Thank you so much Rupali 💛
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Wonderful photo and your poem is simply beautiful! I always look forward to your poetry.
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Thank you so much dear kind friend. I hope to return to this space soon. Wishing you the best always.
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Your words are always insightful to me.
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Thank you Moushmi, your visit is a joy to me.
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I recently found two pine cones for autumn decorating and thought of you but now I have a more beautiful image of you amid the lovely labyrinth! Your poem is very fitting and I wish the labyrinth was present when I was in Maui…
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Thank you so much for your visit my kind friend 💛 you brought me back into this space, I had trailed off without intention:)) That the pine cones made you think of me makes my heart smile and labyrinth was a special surprise find – I wish you too to find such special treasures, I still think of you when I see benches strategically placed in peaceful spaces. I hope and yearn to return here on WP, trust you are doing well 🙏🏼🧡🤍💛
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I hope all is well with you! I have been “missing” from my site periodically as life looms large and takes me away…
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Yes gratefully all well 💛 I have been missing for long now too, I appreciate how you said it!🙏🏼
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It feels good to wander through the WordPress world again…
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Good to hear your voice again…
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beautifully written
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Thank you very much for your kind visit and appreciation _()_
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I’ve missed you my friend! You ask “Am I at the center or at the rim?” This is your central question which is so perfect I love it as a koan to also recognize and ask what the center is? Who is this I? (Who would ask?)
I’ve known Sue at Dreamwalker since I started blogging, maybe in 2013-2014 (but I think I had started I’m 2011. She’s been incredibly inspiring and bringing strength in.
I don’t know the other yet, I’m not sure. I will have to go back and look.
I hope you are continuing to dazzle, and are dazzled by, all that you are experiencing in your present experiences. I know you are, for I know the depth you live and travel. Some of my favorite blog memories are when you are waking and your reflections on waking, working through boundaries and living your own truth, courageously.
I love this image of the labyrinth. Such a fitting place to pause. I did not see this particular labyrinth when I was last in Maui. I feel like we are due to see Hawaii again! 💗.
Sending you all love. 💚Ka
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Dearest Ka – holding you in my smile right now in silence :)))) It took a while to get here to respond to you – I received this message from you on the exact day I had felt the stirrings in my heart to return to WP and I was thrilled in gratitude to have you, my friend, reaching out to me from this space. I am inching my way back here – also eager to bring some updates as life did continue to dazzle me with the miracle it is – ever so tenderly and graciously. I am thinking of you and your beautiful family fondly.
I love how you bring the perspective of a Koan to my question. I now enjoy thinking of it that way. I feel utmost gratitude for your kind loving acknowledgment and seeing of my journey – ever so blessed with this divine connection we found here, am short of words with the fullness I receive from your visit here. I want to get back here, pray soon, also to visit your space. Much Love & Gratitude until then.
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Oh my dear friend, your reply filled me with so much joy!!! Take your time ♥️
I am so happy to know that this message aligned well with the stirrings in your own heart! You have a special “touch” with words. Feels like a really good soul hug to read your writing.
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I am missing your kind wisdom here on WP … wishing you and your family seasonal greetings and good health! Take care precious and don’t be a stranger 🙂
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It is precious to receive your kind loving message on this solstice afternoon as I am holding these moments in reverence. Wishing you an amazing and gentle transition into the New Year my friend 💛 Thank you very much, I dearly miss being in this space and yearn to be back. Life tells me to stay put and slow, wait until I am done being steered and shaped for what needs to come through me, so I wait patiently 🙏🏼 Trusting all the Goodness for you and look forward to visiting soon 💛🙌🏼
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all we need is within so you will know it when you trip over it Pragalbha, take care and keep spreading the love!
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I appreciate your words of confidence Kate, Much Gratitude 🙏🏼💛
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Hi Pragalbha, haven’t seen your posts for a long time. I hope all is well with you.
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I am touched by your call for me into this space 🙏🏼💛 I have found myself let go in the flow of life and following where I am being led – and miss being on WP so much!!! Gratefully all is well my friend, as I go through tremendous shifts too. I trust the same for you and hoping it is not too long before I return. Much Love dear Smitha🙏🏼💛🌹✨🙌🏼
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I am happy to know you’re doing fine. We all need to anchor ourselves every now and then. And if that means staying away from this space for you, then so be it. I look forward to your returning and being in touch again. Hope the New Year gives you all that you’re seeking, Pragalbha❤️
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So kind of you my friend 🙏🏼🙏🏼💛🌹✨🙌🏼
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ok this is officially too long a break … are you okay?
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Dear Wise Friend Kate 🙏🏼 it touches me deeply that you ask – I am ok … the WP space keeps tugging at my heart to return. I keep imagining my return and reconnecting here – and Life keeps taking me on this flow of Being, needing a lot of space to keep flowing in the continual Not Knowing. Some marvelous turns have happened to me and I have found it ridiculous that I wouldn’t write anymore …I have simply surrendered.
Now I feel like I am blabbering – because I might be able to convey a lot more to you through Silence than in words for you are the discerning one. Thank you truly for calling me back Home – I await my own return soon enough …God willing, I ask to be shown the way…
Much Love & Gratitude my dearest friend, trusting the amazing & auspicious unfolding for you 💫
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life is great here, have started a youtube channel mostly to encourage a friend but am now keen to develop my skills in that area. Everything has a limited life as we use the stepping stones we need as they arise 🙂
Keep flowing and you have my email if you want to connect my dear friend 🙂
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Please give me link to your YouTube channel!✨ I agree with you and also still trust my desire to return to WP in time 🙏🏼
Thank you for reaching out dear friend, I do wish to stay connected 💛🌹🙌🏼
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So much love to you dear friend. Your words are always dipped in honesty, purity and a freshness. Looking at your picture is a pure delight. Now never stop writing and keep pinging me whenever you post something new. All the very best Pragal. Love and hugs dear friend. 🤗
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I receive such beautiful love from you dear friend, it is so special. Thank you for such kind words and your encouragement – I hope to keep writing and will come looking for you. Much Love to you too.
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