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LindaLee H's avatar

Such a fabulous piece of thinking and writing you have created! I am especially moved by the genius photographic illustration of it… from the way the sunlight enters the boardroom to the words on the wall. What a creative way to synthesize a thought concept into reality! The quote is framable too. Your writing has helped me cement the knowledge that no one part is boss. Thank you.

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, LindaLee πŸ™πŸΌ

I'm glad you noticed the image. I put some thought into that. And I'm proud my writing has helped. I appreciate your words.

Kaz's avatar

Beautiful, insightful, and hopeful writing here Shane. I appreciate your take on integration of all our parts.

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thanks, Kaz. This one has been a work in progress, still happening in real time, but it's starting to make sense to me.

Alex's avatar

This is just a brilliant piece, thank you for sharing it with us.

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Alex.

That means a lot to me. I’m grateful you took the time to read it and leave such a kind comment πŸ™πŸΌ

Dee Rambeau's avatar

Been there done that. Except for the depression part. Thank the Lord. The is too shall pass my friend πŸ™

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Dee πŸ™πŸΌ

One thing I’ve learned is that even the hard seasons eventually become part of the story. Grateful for the reminder.

Jill's avatar

I am so grateful to read this today. I have been sitting with an out of sorts and restlessness that i cant seem to shake. Perhaps i just need to sit with it and ask it what it is trying to teach me. I hope your depression lifts. It amazes me how healing can take so many forms. Sending you the very best.

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Jill πŸ’š

That line about sitting with it and asking what it’s trying to teach you really resonated with me.

Claire Casatelli's avatar

Exactly, every single word, exactlyπŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ. Time to consider writing a book myfellow noodle !

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Claire πŸ™πŸΌ

There's a book in all of this for sure. I'm working on finding it one essay at a time.

Claire Casatelli's avatar

Love this for you! Honored to be in this path w you and others who travel w such courage and gained wisdomβœ¨οΈπŸ™

Judy Gratton's avatar

I absolutely LOVE this.

Shane Willbanks's avatar

Thank you, Judy πŸ™