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Annelise Roberts's avatar

Writing from under a feverish baby after a week of health concerns and heart tests. Yes. I needed this. Good words for the weary writer. Maybe the lack is the place from which we offer something people desperately need.

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

Just beautiful and timely. Thank you so much!

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Kathleen Palmer's avatar

I LOVE this! I'm inspired to take a closer look at mirror neurons--thank you for sharing!

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just mud by Ron's avatar

I had heard of mirror neurons and they are fascinating. The idea of God's reaction to our pain-yes, yes. Beautifully expressed.

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Joy Nicholas's avatar

Once again, this is so gorgeous and thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing.

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

So much yes. Lately, I've been interrogating my motives and secret agenda whenever I veer towards self-help content. Rather than ditch the whole thing, I'm practicing exposing what I find (and my own humanness) on the page and pushing off from there. Sending well wishes, Stephanie! And thank you. This was super helpful.

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Jenny Gehman's avatar

Simply gorgeous! I felt the rush of God to my side. Thank you, Steph! May healing and grace arrive at your door 🙏 .

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Krista Steele's avatar

Sending you comfort as you recover! Loved this so much! I have found that the podiumy, prescriptive posture is usually an attempt to avoid what hurts and a warning bell to spend more time and sink deeper.

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Bettina Dorsett's avatar

Podium-ing. Thank you. I now have a single word to describe how I would cause wide chasms of separation after prescribing to others (As if rigidly giving instructions to a class or a student).

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Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

Yes yes yes. Thank you and peace as you rest and heal.

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Alison Acheson's avatar

The Protestant tradition I grew up with ignored Advent. Such a time to slow and ponder.

Thank you for this, connecting with writing, and the foundational urge. Lovely... what can come of a fevered mind :) and processed through heart.

Take care, and I wish you and your beloveds a lovely Christmas!

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