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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.

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annette's avatar

Thank you for the comfort that you were so willing

to share…

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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. 💕

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Caz's avatar

What a beautiful piece. Thank you.

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Cait's avatar

well-timed indeed. thanks erin.

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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.

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Erin Boyle's avatar

I have! A perennial favorite.

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