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"Knot In The Grain - A Self Portrait"
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"If someone is falling behind in life, you don’t have to remind them. Believe me, they already know. If someone is unhealthy, they know. If someone is struggling in their relationships, with money, with self-image, they know. It’s what consumes their thoughts each day. What you need to do for those who are struggling is not to reprimand, but encourage. Tell them what’s good about their lives, show them the potential that you see. Love them where they are." ~ Brianna Wiest ~  "Love them where they are." - Such a difficult thing, right? We have our plans for other people. Things would be so much better if they just did what we say... We always know what's best for others...   What a load of shit.. Personally - I never feel lonelier than when someone (perhaps with all good intentions) unfolds their plans for me.. During my years with the MANNA community at the Cathedral Church of St Paul in Boston, one of the most compelling things I witnessed (over and over and over again) was the ability of the community to love one another where they were at the time. I was healed by that. It was truly a comfort to be with such a vibe.. A true comfort.... and so rare..  h/t AOAC         ~