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Laura Coleman's avatar

Beautifully said, kindness is the medicine we need. 💜

Marion Gibbon's avatar

So key for the times we find ourselves. I have been talking a lot about kindness recently. More kindness would make the world a far happier and better place.

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

Yes, @Marion Gibbon , absolutely. Let’s whittle it down to its simplest form…kindness kindness kindness. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my words, and for leaving yours here for me. xo

Damian Hendrickson's avatar

Wonderful poem. I’m glad I discovered. I’m going to read in to my young son tonight.

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

@Damian Hendrickson , reading your words this morning has made my whole day. To know that you intended to read it to your young son, well, that’s just the best. Thank you.

Jillean Johnson's avatar

Aw, thank you for this. Yes. So beautiful, a dream to live into. And I’m intrigued at my own resistance to it, too. Some little voice with questions, hard questions. I’ll be writing about this!

And your time away sounds so full and beautiful. Bravo. Well done you for embracing yourself. Xo

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

@Jillean Johnson, I’m all too familiar with resistance. I hear you. I am sending rays of kindness your way, my friend. xo

Jillean Johnson's avatar

Right back atcha darlin! Xo

Alegria de Rose's avatar

So glad you had a wonderful time on your writing retreat Julia. There is so much gratitude in your words for the sacred experience of writing and being in nature. And a beautiful photo. May I share your poem in my family group chat? The timing is particularly poignant.

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

@Alegria de Rose , thank you so much. Please feel very free to share my poem (any of my poems) - I am honored. 💕

Alegria de Rose's avatar

Thank you for your generosity Julia. 💕

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

@Alegria de Rose , bowing my love your way.

Alegria de Rose's avatar

🙏💕

Allegra's avatar

Beautifully written, moving and heartfelt 🙏

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

Thanks so much, Allegra.

Stephanie Needham's avatar

Kindness is a golden gem for these times - I watch for it in others, in myself to realize there is more of this beautiful nugget in the smallest of ways that amplify beyond measure. To write into kindness, about kindness, for kindness- keeps it alive and growing. Thank you for adding to its reverence through your crafted loving poetry. Seems as though the cold Vermont plunge sparked some internal glowing fires 🔥❤️

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

Thank you so much, @Stephanie Needham , you have blessed me with your words. I am sending so much love for your day.

Lin's avatar

YES YES YES!!!

Julia Fehrenbacher's avatar

Lin 💗🙏💗