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This made my heart feel.full, Steven.

I am glad your mother is on the mend. And yes, this gratitude economy is indeed circular. May all your generations feel blessed.

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Wow, Steven. This piece is pure poetry. Beginning with a serene photo of the place you call home, and punctuating your points with emotions and proverbs as you unravel the story. What a beautiful message. I’m so glad your mother is home and cancer free.

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Beautifully written Steven. Also, wonderful to hear your mother received good news.

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What a beautiful, beautiful thought, Steven. It is a mystery what our spirit can do to earthly things. Yet, it happens. And I'm thankful that it does and that we don't know why. Thanks for sharing this, my friend.

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Beautiful story, Steven. This transcends prose, into poetry.

Glad to hear all is well with your mother and happy belated to your sun.

Thank you for sharing :)

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Omigosh. I'm so glad things are looking up for your mother and your family. Hope you could rest after that trip. And happy birthday, little lion.

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A beautiful, happy story. Thanks for telling it.

(Your thoughts on giving and receiving reminds me of the parable of the long spoons. Are you familiar?)

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Such a heartfelt, beautifully woven story on the art of giving and receiving, and much more. Food for the soul. Thankful you shared it with us.

Also glad to know your mom is better, and more with these layers added.

Lastly, deeply loved this thought: "And I began to see how royalty is made from generations.". Feels infinite.

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What. An. Economy. “A gladdened soul is good medicine…”

That economy is alive and well between you and us Steven, particularly me this morning. 🙏

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