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Mary Hutto Fruchter's avatar

I don’t think you should ever apologize for joy. Thank you for this beautiful reflection.

annette's avatar

Thank you for the comfort that you were so willing

to share…

Meredith's avatar

This made me cry. In a very good and healing way. And I just realized I haven’t actually done that as I’ve been processing all that’s happening. Thank you, Erin. 💕

Caz's avatar

What a beautiful piece. Thank you.

Cait's avatar

well-timed indeed. thanks erin.

Tabitha Robin's avatar

Have you read the Robin Wall Kimmerer piece on the gift economy? https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/the-serviceberry/

It’s a beautiful reminder of how gifting can be a spiritual and radical act. Thank you, Erin, for such thoughtful content.

Erin Boyle's avatar

I have! A perennial favorite.