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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Oh, wow, this poem is painfully relatable. Yep, I was that kid, still am a bit of that kid inside even at 66. But now I have compassion for that striving, exhausted child. And one day at a time I'm learning to let go, let God have the answers, be still and listen.

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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

It’s liberating to be able to feel comfortable simply knowing you don’t know…feeling secure in yourself, not needing to prove anything to anyone with your “knowing” :)

Saw this online: “…….the wisdom one gains through age. The more wisdom you have, the more you know you don't know.”

I don’t have to know…I just have to keep learning ☀️

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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

wonderful truth, bowing to the grace of journey learning. grateful for your boosts, Phyllis, and for Braided Way as well!

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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

It's always fun to surprise people with what you know when they underestimate you- but so often my way of dealing with my introvertness is to ask questions and get others talking and that way I learn so much! But yes, to not have to prove yourself is a fantastic space to be in.

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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Love love love this. So real.

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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Oh how this speaks! A good choice for a Poetry Pick Me Up?

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Jan 12, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

I am not able to get in to Poetry Pick Me Up

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Feb 7, 2023Liked by Phyllis Cole-Dai

Deep exhale. Yes! It's ok to be human. Not have all the answers. Well done, Gloria.

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That was just great ! Thanks.

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