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   ali on October 24, 2011 at 9:01 PM

   Love you Andrea.

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   GailNHB on October 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

   Yes, dear one, you are wise to savor the good things. The parties. The ice cream. Amazing homes owned by generous friends. Healing. Happiness. Joy. Inflated baby feet. Macro lenses. Weeds pulled. Plants planted. New dresses. Renewed connections and commitments. Friendship. Life sounds soooooo good for you right now. You deserve every bit of it. Celebrate.

   There are so many reasons to give thanks and to savor goodness.
   There is so much beauty.

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   emilyb on October 24, 2011 at 11:19 PM

   i love this. thanks for the reminder!

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   Catherine Just on October 25, 2011 at 1:10 AM

   Love this post. Love your honesty. Love the ways you turn things around. Noticing. Sharing. Savoring. Taking photos. leaning in to it all. You are Brave. And incredible. You know that yes?

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   Sara on October 25, 2011 at 1:27 AM

   I just want to celebrate with you for a minute.
   With a big open heart, I say Hooray! Hooray for good and happy and joy! Hooray for you!

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   Anna on October 25, 2011 at 2:02 AM

   Ah, yes…in my sangha we have been studying the four noble truths (again) and my latest insight is the blessing that is dukka because it reminds us we CAN feel. And every feeling is worthwhile and fleeting, however painful and enduring it may seem in the moment.

   Savoring every moment over here, too.

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   Elizabeth on October 25, 2011 at 4:58 PM

   Isn’t it funny how the autumn season of change brings this to so many people — this ability to access potential and optimism and resiliency. Bank the good times; that sense of possibility and capable-ness. Know that they are always there, even when they are harder to see and feel. Happy for you. Enjoy.

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   Hannah Marcotti on October 25, 2011 at 5:26 PM

   Having recently had a year that challenged me beyond what I thought possible, I can relate to that feeling of stepping out the mud and feeling so freaking good.

   So glad that you are on the other side.

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   Susie on October 26, 2011 at 2:10 AM

   Andrea, you make me happy. Your realness is so refreshing. I so appreciate you sharing your heart with all of us. Love, Susie 🙂

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    jennifer on October 26, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    a lesson that we always need reminding of: be here now.

    I met with a patient the other day that said something about the next “act” as if we are living in a play. I liked the sentiment that there’s always a next act, but I like the reminder that first we must be in this one.

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    melissa on October 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    so happy for your happiness. and for the inspiration that coming-together miracles do happen. breathing, praying, waiting.

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    Lacey on October 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    The honesty in this post is so incredibly refreshing. Thank you for sharing!

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    jen gray on October 27, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    love you !

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    Quigley on October 28, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I know what it is to come through deep darkness. I know I am not alone in this. I know that remembering the coming through bit is so tough… but coming through is always possible. Congratualtions in having faith in yourself … xquigley

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    Robin Dake on October 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    That post could have been mine. I too have the feeling at parties (answer honestly or answer the “party way”). And after a long painful journey, it is nice to be able to say GOOD and mean it! Blessings.

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    oprolevorter on December 10, 2019 at 1:22 PM

    Keep functioning ,impressive job!

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