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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

I love this so much, Susie. Just this morning, I started an essay explaining that while I often write about dark, difficult things, I personally experience those and know those as contained within a whole and contained within Love. Writing changes my experience of darkness; writing changes my experience of ME. And, similar to you, I often have no idea where a particular essay will end up or what it will reveal when I start it.

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Susie Middleton's avatar

Thank you Dana! I agree with you on what writing does - both the process and the end result are very therapeutic for me. I will look forward to reading that essay!

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Allison Deraney's avatar

“The woods are my cathedral; walks are my prayer. In nature, I experience beauty and spirit at the same time, and I feel whole.”

I feel this too, yes. Forest bathing is where I find peace. That is my church, too.

Thanks 🙏🏼

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Susie Middleton's avatar

Thank you Allison. I have been meaning to try forest bathing - thanks for the inspiration!

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

“How lucky I am to have this therapeutic practice. To be able to tell stories and find truth at the same time. And to have them resonate with you – to help nudge you into listening to your gut and finding your own path to serenity.”

I agree 100% Susie. 🙏

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Susie Middleton's avatar

We are on the same path Dee! Happy new year to you (and the new “you two”)!

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Kathryn Surchek's avatar

Thank you for all 52 posts. I may not comment on each, but I find meaning in them all. Off now for my own nature walk, finding beauty in VA.

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Susie Middleton's avatar

Thank you Kathryn - I'm so glad. And even happier that you have your own beauty practice!! Happy new year, Susie

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Maria Rodale's avatar

I agree about the angels. It’s amazing how that happens.

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Susie Middleton's avatar

It is uncanny!

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Susie Middleton's avatar

Heather I am so glad you are on board and always happy to connect with an FCer! Also wishing you good things on your journey and let me know if I can be of any help!

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