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Dora's avatar

Rea, you wrote this beautifully. ✨There’s both strength and tenderness in it – to admit the fall and still find a way back to gratitude. Your piece is proof that true wisdom comes when we let go of ego and allow the heart to speak. Truly wonderful writing – thank you for sharing it. ❤️

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you for feeling it, Dora. The ego stands in our way most of the time.

Jane Deegan's avatar

Dora said all that my 6am brain wanted to say haha

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Jane!! I appreciate it. : )

Jane Deegan's avatar

You're welcome

Stephanie Marie's avatar

This was such a beautiful and honest reflection. I think we can all relate to being overcome by our disappointments that we overlook what we do have. I’ve come to realize that gratitude is the language of God, and when we try our best to live from that space, we end up attracting more to be grateful for. 🙏

Thanks for sharing, Rea.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I have to agree that gratitude is the language of God. Beautifully stated, Stephanie. <3 <3

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

That must’ve taken a few deep breaths to portray those hard to say words. I like this new path you tread. We wonder off allowing ego to take the drivers seat and lead us to unfamiliar territory which beckons with its painted claws. I always dismissed “all that glitters is not gold”. But I have watched and been in the sidecar of many a downfall. Thank you for sharing. 💞

Rea de Miranda's avatar

It was a long time coming, Brenda. Every time I veer away from my path, disaster strikes. Thank you for understanding where I come from. <3 <3

And yes, if it glitters it doesn't mean it's gold. : )

williamphaynes/elliott's avatar

Finding our way back to writing can be a harrowing experience. I'm glad you found your voice

CM Torres's avatar

You have the gift of observation, introspection, and beautiful writing. These are riches money can't buy.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful comment. I appreciate it. <3

Jane Deegan's avatar

Beautiful said. Ego and Pride. Guilty here. Unable to repost or like due to a temporary glitch 😉

Rea de Miranda's avatar

And it will strike again, in a day or two. Haha! ; )

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

Beautifully expressed, and a timely reminder. Thank you Rea

“Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream”.

Khalil Gibran - The Prophet

This is the path, I try to travel…. 🙏

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Ah yes, trust Gibran to make a perfect statement. To be always present. <3

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

Sorry for misspelling your name.

It was a hand written note by my father inside of “the garden of the prophet”, which I have been pondering upon 🙏

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Some people call me Miranda, so don’t let that worry you!

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

So pleased you came back to creativity Rea, you’re definitely home now 🥰

Rea de Miranda's avatar

That’s exactly how it feels, Esther. Home. Thank you. <3

Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

This really spoke to me in its tenderness and truth. Gratitude changes everything but we forget again and again because the ego takes the reins. Thank you for this gentle gorgeous reminder.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you for your lovely comment, Stephanie. The ego is the harbinger of pain. It needs constant reminding. <3 <3

Hilly's avatar

Such an honest reflection. In IFS therapy the ego is a group of wounded parts that need healing. I’ve found it very interesting to work with people on those parts. I appreciated what you wrote ✨

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Lessons from losing,

from looking around, within.

Back home now. Grateful.