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Nelly Bryce's avatar

‘Be excessively gentle with yourself’ - what a wonderful wonderful suggestion. And you are so right about the circling. This whole piece ❤️

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Erin Stinson's avatar

Aren’t those beautiful words? John O’Donahue starts off this collection asserting that these are not poems but blessings - and I’m like, why not both?! ;) In any event, I have long carried that invitation to “be excessively gentle with yourself”, doing my best to practice it.

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Gabriela Blandy's avatar

This was just what I needed, Erin - the reminder that each cycle brings something new. It was so powerful to read that piece of writing from a year ago with your reflection that you could have written it today, and your willingness to allow yourself to circle the same themes. Thank you. Gabriela x

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Erin Stinson's avatar

Thank you so much, Gabriela. I’m so glad it reached you where you needed it. Honestly, I’m re-reading my own words to myself today!

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Angela Joy's avatar

I’ve had this piece saved for ages to really read & savour. Just beautiful Erin x

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Erin Stinson's avatar

Thank you, Ange. I’m so touched that you waited to read and savour. 💛

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