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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

I will run outside in the dark of night, just for a second because there is a sharp frost forecast, to give thanks to the moon and the sun beneath and all the stars for you dear David, for your never ending goodness 🙏🏼

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David E. Perry's avatar

Ahhhhhh... I know you know how dear it is, the knowledge that someone, somewhere is offering up some intentional kindness of thought in your direction. There is magic in that, magic that moves at the speed of light, or faster, and that sometimes makes all the difference. And to think, you were writing and posting this while I was writing a note in reply to you on one of your threads... I'll carry this wealth like an ember, friend and warm my hands and heart throughout the day. Thank you.

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Danyce Mills's avatar

Perfect in every way…Thank you for the reminder to keep our hearts open to magic and calm. We definitely need it!

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Troy Putney's avatar

So beautiful and true and timely. Thank you, David. 🙏🏼

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Holly Starley's avatar

That final paragraph! Flattens me, lifts me, sends me flying in all the right ways. Thank you, dear David.

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Julia's avatar

Hmmm. Yes! I've been thinking some similar thoughts and so glad you expressed them here, today, now. The power hungry greedy humans who pretend to rule are the ones who are the prisoners of their own insanity. They'll never know the beauty and mystery of the wild world. Their world will always be artificial and meaningless. We've got to remind ourselves of that and focus on the daily miracles... the moon, the snow on the mountains, the small creatures with wings. And love. Thank you.

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Toni Prehoda Kahler's avatar

I came to read again...and savor the moon, and linger with the varied thrush...so beautiful...

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Annelle Hollingsworth's avatar

I see myself as part of the unbounded consciousness, guided by the intention to center and return, again and again, to the core of my being---love, kindness, joy, peace. I remain aware of the world's chaos but do not merge with the madness that fuels the headlines. I'd much rather be enjoying the madness in the moonlight--a little mischief and absolutely no breaking news alerts. Full Moon Blessings,

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David E. Perry's avatar

Love this, Annelle.

Namasté

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Steffany's avatar

Oh David. Yes. Thank you for this beautiful reminder. Control is not the answer. Finding/noticing the beauty around me always leads to magic.

Such a blessing to have your writing and images in my inbox🙏

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David E. Perry's avatar

"Control is not the answer..." for in this game, on this planet it is not even possible.

Thank the stars!

I'm grateful you're here, Steffany.

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Steffany's avatar

Amen. An important lesson to learn. Lots of letting go needed to be a healthy human.

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David E. Perry's avatar

I often wonder if that is exactly how the curriculum was designed.

Lots of letting go...

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Lee Recca's avatar

I really needed to read this. Thank you.

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Lorna Dotolo's avatar

Wonderful reset. Thank you

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏

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StellaH's avatar

Thanks for this! 🙏🏽💙

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏

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Gary's avatar

Ah, diverted from the insanity for my daily blood pressure relief. A post from Mr. Perry, a guru for my sanity.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏

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mary pyper's avatar

This is the way.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏

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Gary's avatar

Indeed.

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Margaret Tomlinson's avatar

There's something about your beautiful photos, even just in and of themselves, that is so reassuring in this difficult time. Your words help, too.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, Margaret.

Take what you need and pass it along... 🙏

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Ashley@Briefly's avatar

This is just what I needed to read this morning. Thank you.

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David E. Perry's avatar

🙏

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Mackenzie Rivers's avatar

Finding David Perry in my inbox is a wonderful moment. Hearing your voice is a jolt of comfort. Thought of you earlier today as I conversed with my troop of Pine Siskins; thank you for sharing your writing here with us David.

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David E. Perry's avatar

Hey Mack,

seems like one of these days I need to buy a cuppa your bestest drinking chocolate, pull up a chair and trade a few stories with the wild and riverwise Mack.

What a lovely note! Thank you.

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