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Nina Carroll's avatar

Your writing is always so rich with personal details, wisdom, and surprise.

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Julia Rymut's avatar

I can't run 70 miles in a week but I share your need to find the forest. Lately, my own traumas (traumas from events so long ago that I wonder why they continue to be my companions) are knocking on my door again. I think I need to take them on a walk in the trees so I can remember relax with them.

The trauma of fire is so hard. It's not a one-time event; you're reminded of it over and over every time you drive down the street. I'm glad you have running (and good people) to help you with it. 🌻🌻🌻

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Absolutely. Trauma doesn’t go away we adjust to it and bend with it. Nature will heal us.

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Emily Conway's avatar

Love this, Steve. So awesome.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you Emily for your affirmation.

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MaryAnn McKibben Dana's avatar

Lovely as always.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you for being here, MaryAnn.

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Stanley Wotring's avatar

I love how rhythm of the run harmonizes with nature!

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

I’m pretty blessed to be able to take advantage of this harmony. Thanks for being here Stan.

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Roshni Robert's avatar

Enveloping writing, I felt like I was right there. Thank you.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you so much for being here, Roshni and thank you for always affirming my thoughts.

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Marsha Kessler's avatar

Thank you for the new word and the lovely writing.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Haha, thanks Marsha, believe me, I didn’t know what that word meant until I read an article about it. Hope all is well with you.

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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Thank you so much Nina. Feeling affirmed by you seeing all this.

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