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Kelly Thompson TNWWY's avatar

“Because I was at war.” Resistance to what is creates the suffering. Not the pain. Pain is pain. I find who I am by who I am not. As usual, we’re on the same page. I think it’s where we land at a certain stage in the process.

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

I do, too. There’s a end point. When enough of your water is under the bridge, you finally understand there was never any reason to try and change the course of the river. I think there are more of us than we know.

Alyce Elmore's avatar

Another great 'ramvling' and perhaps that's what we need more of - insights rather than insults.

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

Agreed. Fighting does not create peace. Simple.

Janine De Tillio Cammarata 🖊️'s avatar

Center and listen to your heart. It's such a clear and simple way to love ourselves and share love with the world.

To live in community and take care of one another. Thank you for your words and may your retreat be filled with peace.

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

I have no doubt it’s happening. I only wonder how long it will take. Will I live to see it? I’m betting I will.

TOM KACVINSKY's avatar

Another jewel, as always!

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

Thanks, Tom.

Laury Boone Browning's avatar

I'm still tingling with excitement from the energy that rises from these words. Acceptance, vision, and surrendering our stories have always seemed so individual to me, so personal. From this vantage point after having just read your essay, surrendering our stories seems as broad as the Stars.

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

Yes! Cultures grow like individuals do. It just takes longer.

Laury Boone Browning's avatar

It's occurring to me that it's arrogant to think otherwise!

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

Yes, and it's also a way to opt out of trying.

Laury Boone Browning's avatar

"Take care of what you have been refusing to tend to." Thank you for responding, and may you enjoy your coming "withdrawal" when it's time.

Susan Kacvinsky's avatar

Thanks. I don’t know if enjoy is the right word for a darkness retreat, but I’m sure it will be benificial. Might not be good until it’s over…. hahaha she laughed nervously.