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Laura's avatar

In my deepest meditations, I find myself surrounded by light in the heart of a lotus blossom. I love the insight you've given it. No mud, no lotus. Sort of like no rain, no rainbow. Fills my heart with hope 🪷🌈🦋❤️

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Mine too. This has become a mantra for me in difficult times.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Nice story with a good moral. Growth often comes from hardship.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thanks, Mark. It certainly has for me!

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Jenise Cook's avatar

Thank you for introducing me to Thich Nhat Hanh. And, a lovely story, Dascha.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

Thank you, Jenise. He was an amazing man.

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Jason McBride's avatar

When misfortune strikes, I give myself time to rage, mourn, or feel whatever I'm feeling. Once I've had a chance to sit with my feelings, it's easier for me to adapt and move forward without the weight of unprocessed emotions tethering me to the past.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

That's a great way to approach things. Pretending something doesn't affect you doesn't make it so. It only buries it to fester!

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