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anne richardson's avatar

thank you for this tender and honest post. and also the wonderful assortment of resources.

oh, and do you follow Sophie Strand (Make Me Good Soil)? She writes fiercely about chronic illness.

please take gentle care of your tender heart.

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Becky Aud-Jennison's avatar

Thank you so much!

Oh yes. My son and Sophie were roommates in Upstate NY. I visited for a couple of weeks. She’s prolific. 💫

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anne richardson's avatar

i love how small our big world is...

and i appreciate how your voice, Sophie's, Sulieka Juouad's and others are bringing a new awareness to chronic illness...moving beyond old medical models. so needed.

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Patty Peek's avatar

Here is a link to the song derived from the opening quote you posted. Called the work of Christmas. https://youtu.be/ZfZwNe8k8yU?si=GJcPLx5W37h8h8mk

The musical score fits the words beautifully

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Becky Aud-Jennison's avatar

Thanks for that. I’ll never heard it put to song before. Surprised the author

Isn’t credited (that I could see) but very lovely arrangement and singing.

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kingnancy05's avatar

Thanks Becky . Having dealt with a life threatening illness since mid 2023 l understand the isolation, the need for meditation and personal spiritual understanding this brings into one's life. It can be a lonely experience as one uncovers the deepest parts of oneself and as you wrote- not having the words (because there are none) to express the depths of that journey. On another level it is a good time to release that which doesn't matter, set

priorities in terms of what does

and give up old energy draining habits.

Wishing you and Steven a blessed 2025. Thanks again for your writings which not only resonate with me but lmsure many many others. 🙏🦋🌺❤️

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Becky Aud-Jennison's avatar

Thanks for such caring feedback. We’ve been saying that we need to reconnect with you both. Let’s do that in 2025. ♥️

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