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This is such a gentle, beautiful, hopeful poem. It could be the theme poem of my blog, Shy Guy Meets the Buddha!

Thanks for setting the tone for my day, Paul. 🙏💚

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Thanks, Don, such a nice comment for me to read this morning—Enjoy the day!

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This poem is full of priceless advice for handling difficult situations and getting by in life without being too damaged by them. Are you a Buddhist, Paul? 'Letting go of attachments' is the very cornerstone of their philosophy.

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I am probably everything that has once upon a time affected me in some way, Martin.

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You are the great river of you.

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Just rolling on, Martin

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Letting go of the past allows for the future to come forth.

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Letting go of the past also allows you to enjoy the present moment, too!

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Thanks to @Lique for the restack!

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Thank you for sharing, @Geraldine A. V. Hughes

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Thanks to @Marco van Eck for this restack

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Thanks for sharing this, @April Whalley and Good Thursday to you from America’s Dairyland!

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Grateful to @Lucy C for sharing this, Thank you!

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So very timely Paul! 🙏🏻

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Thank you, Cynthia!

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So beautifully written, Paul. “Gentle surrender is a sacred art. In the process of release, it mends the heart.”

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Surrender is often misunderstood and a hard thing for many to do. Thank you, Monica

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A blank page that waits to be turned and filled, but can be seen to wait for the right inspiration moment . Love a silent empty space. Thanks.

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Thank you, Richard

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Beautiful and just what the doctor ordered.

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Thank you, Rod, and Best to you as you move forward in your writing career.

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I appreciate you, Paul.

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It sure does. So beautifully stated 🙏

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Thank you, Simone, and Thank you for the work you do addressing the issue of grief (and more) on @griefgratitudelovelaughter

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Thanks Paul 🙏🏼

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Such a beautiful wrap up to your poem. ✍️❤️

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Thank you, Marjorie

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Working very hard with what you beautifully put into words. It makes my task more hopeful than depressing.

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I wish you peace, Wendy

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This is like a soft caress…beautiful and heartwarming 🩵

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Thank you, Grace

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