sometimes people just need to be listened to.
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February 15, 2013
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I completely agree! I am grateful I had the opportunity to experience this lesson a couple of days ago. It began with me asking: "Tell me about your necklace. Does it have significance?" The result was an opportunity to listen to a person, who has struggled the last few days, share a passion and a knowledge with me.
Posted by: Dorothy | February 15, 2013 at 09:47 AM
No kind-hearted well-intentioned pointing, gentle or not. Simply want to say thanks for sharing this part of your journey in the inimitable way that you do. All will be well.
Posted by: Annie Mouse | February 18, 2013 at 09:26 PM