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Sensitive and profound. Thank you for sharing.

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"I still believe in looking at the person in front of me and trying to understand the life story behind the words and actions.

I still believe in extending kind gestures and words."

Dheepa, thank you for sharing this hopeful post. (Yes, I need it.) These lines concerning the context of others' lives and extending kindness jumped out to me today. I appreciate you for offering this moment to reflect on what we still believe, and for sharing what's dear to you.

I share your appreciation for gestures of kindness, and hope to plant and gather these kinds of flowers throughout varying weather. Thanks again.

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Bethany, it's so lovely to hear from you! I am so happy that this post resonated. It was a helpful, and hopeful, realization for me--that there were certain things that wouldn't change, no matter what. I appreciate your note and reflections so much! Stay warm, and be well!

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I still believe in everything you believe in Dheepa. Very thoughtful

I still believe in Mother Theresa’s words of wisdom 🙏🙏

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Some things always are -- and always will be -- true. I'm holding on to that right now. It's so lovely to hear from you!

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Deepest gratitude dear Dheepa for reminding us that who we are and who and what we stand for and believe has not changed. We will just need to find new ways of showing up. ♥️

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Exactly right, my friend! (Once we get some rest, of course, lol!)

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I believe that my dreams can all be fulfilled. I believe that I have the inner strength to rise when my community feels low. I believe I exist to marvel at the world through the eyes of a child. This all comes from the internal power in my soul that Mother Earth has granted. Thank you for allowing me the space to share these words, Dheepa. Side note, when I was in college, my friends and I made various “we believe” statements. I have them saved- now I want to look those up! Will provide a good laugh during these trying times. 🤣🫶

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Beautifully put, Arti! And I'd love to see you "we believe" statements form college!

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Thank you, Dheepa. This is helpful to me. I appreciate that you are my friend, for sure.

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