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Keri Bryan's avatar

In my heart are paragraphs of praise and gratitude after reading this post Erin. Thank you for sharing your garden your son your heart so generously and know that you and Carl are solids in my life. Always<3

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Erin Geesaman Rabke's avatar

Aw, so nice to hear from you, dear Keri! Thanks for reading and for this sweet comment. Sending big love. xoxo

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Moudi Sbeity's avatar

Such a rich post, the first line undid me - the stretch between ache and awe. Yes to ceasefire, may it last, may a rebuilding and great return sustain generation to come. And my, how amazing to witness all the gods doing their thing, in all forms, all ways, all circumstances. Thank you for choosing to live like that, this matters <3

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Erin Geesaman Rabke's avatar

Thank you, friend. Thank you for that last sentence. Truly touches my heart. xoxo

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Catherine Beerda-Basso's avatar

ps I too, am glad to be alive...

right now

this is the life I know

so I will live it...all of it

the love the laughter

the grief the grace

the shadow the song

I am here for it

Walking with you sister xo

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Erin Geesaman Rabke's avatar

I love that. "so I will live it... all of it." Yes to that. Grateful to walk with you, dear one!

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Catherine Beerda-Basso's avatar

I love this so much

It resonates deep

thank you

xo

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Corinne's avatar

I am snuggled in bed reading your beautiful words and they are such a gift! Along with fresh sheets and an open window😊. I love all of the new beginnings you celebrate and I always love the poetry and beautiful photos you weave into your message. Keeping warm “shedding and leaning in.” Thank you for sharing your beautiful love with us ❤️

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Erin Geesaman Rabke's avatar

Thank you for reading, dear Corinne! Yay for shedding and leaning in and fresh sheets and open windows! Love you.

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Em Capito, LCSW's avatar

I bow in awe to the new year goddess! I hadn’t even thought of Chinese or Tibetan New Year! There’s something so ripe and juicy about a new beginning. Now, to learn how to release the endings with a little less haste and a lot more grace.

Happiest of birthdays to Carl!

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Erin Geesaman Rabke's avatar

All the New Year's!! :) I'll pass on the birthday wishes. Thanks! And yes - oh the serpent medicine of releasing all at once - potent teachings!! Much love to you, dearest Em!

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