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Rita Kara Robinson's avatar

I love your honesty of being at the writing camp. The expectations versus the reality for each individual. Love that.

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Denise Krebs's avatar

Terje, I'm so glad you went on the retreat. "unapologetically happy" is a great way to be. I smiled as I finished reading this post, with this sweet conclusion.

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Shaza's avatar

She recommends offering advice, proverbs, quotes, puzzles, questions, honey, jam and marmalade, time, compassion, light, my phone number, theatre tickets, candy, socks, tea and books-

loved this Terje! You wrote about such familiar moments but in such a meandering style. Loved it.

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Ta Hiron's avatar

Beautiful reflections. I love the thought that going to watch water might be the best thing to do.

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Beth Kempton's avatar

I am happy to report that it is definitely not possible to overdose on words :-) What a joyful few days. I loved the way you described what it means to be you. So much was familiar.

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Phoebe Freer's avatar

I love the flow of words and consciousness and playfulness in this piece. So much wisdom and fun. 🧡

I especially love the mix of things your wise elder woman recommends you offer: from advice and questions, to jam and marmalade, to compassion, to theatre tickets and candy - delightful. 😊

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Bernadette Geraghty's avatar

Delight. Play. Write. I wanted to join in. I think you answered your question :) love this piece.

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Camilla Sanderson's avatar

Hi Terje, the impact of your writing on me, was to bring a broad grin to my lips. thank you for sharing "you"❤️🙏🕊️

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Anne Kinsey's avatar

This is entirely delightful and I feel your joy and playfulness as I read. Thank you so much for sharing and adding this bit of goodness to my day.

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Tammy Evans's avatar

This is a big question! I wrote it down in my notebook. I will reflect on the question on my walk and then write in my notebook when I get back. Thank you!

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Elena van Lieshout's avatar

Live your Silly Joy essay! So honest and forth coming. You got this.

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