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Linda S's avatar

Frances, you write so well! I am always amazed at not only your writing abilities but your vast interests and knowledge. The theme of letting go is a hard one for me. I have way too many clothes, books, recipes, expectations, regrets, and on and on I could go. I make steps of progress of letting go in each of these area and then fall backwards. So, recently I have just decided that I will do the best I can and I will enjoy the moment. This just might be the best I can do and the letting go is in that acceptance! Amen!

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Elizabeth Gelfeld's avatar

I save recipes on Pinterest all the time! And almost never go back to them! When I want a recipe for, say, pumpkin cookies, I search on Pinterest, save the one I want to use, and sometimes print it out to join my chaotic recipe notebook. Frances, your question, "What have you let go and what has been held?" Wow, what a thoughtful transition from your broad and detailed reflection on Buddhist religion and your intimate study of relationships, especially friendships. So much to think on here, and I might do some reflecting in a post to come.

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