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Aug 22Liked by Nessa Meshkaty, MD

For what is love Iā€™d refer to Khalil Gibran šŸ˜Ž

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I do think Gibran embodies love. Just like Rumi.

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Sep 5Liked by Nessa Meshkaty, MD

I have been working at a job that eats my soul for far too long. I couldn't do it today. I took the day off.

I know I am at a crossroads of sorts; I am a river that has run its course and is face to face with the ocean ahead.

But then the universe worked its magic and led me to your beautiful, inspiring words. Food for a malnourished soul...

Now I know that those tears tumbling down my cheeks earlier were helping to soothe my soul. And what they didn't soothe, your words did -- thank you. šŸ™

This was exactly what I needed to become the ocean... šŸ«¶

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Hi dear reader!

My heart goes out to you during your struggle. Thanks for taking the risk to share it. I know that you expressing it will likely help other readers. You are not at all alone.

I am glad you had the insight to take the day off. It is a time to tune in to our inner wisdom, listen to our bodies, not suppress emotions anymore, and cut out what harms us/no longer serves us.

I am happy that these words can help soothe. To me that just shows the power of words to help or hurt including the words we tell ourselves/inner words.

The day I committed to being kind to myself no matter what... everything changed.

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Aug 24Liked by Nessa Meshkaty, MD

This is great! Enjoy your liberation!

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Thank you for reading!

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Jul 15Liked by Nessa Meshkaty, MD

We may be reading similar signs. Here's a meager offering from a post in March:

https://garygruber.substack.com/p/endings-and-beginnings-b9e

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I miss you deeply. Your way of experiencing the world, while not unique, is rare. And beautiful. Your eyes light with the love of a knowing heart. They absorb the environment and cause it to thrive. The poetry of your words rings in my ears and fills my brain. And my soul. With love. With admiration and appreciation. Welcome to the world of the "idle."

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Thank you, friend. For reading, commenting, loving and supporting. šŸ™šŸ»

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Beautiful words ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø

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I needed to read this today! Thank you so much! So glad I found your substack! Cheers from Whitefish, Montana! - Dr. Sam

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Thanks for reading and commenting! I appreciate it because so many report that it helps them. It helps me to write them.

It seems I can learn a lot from you. Also, I love Glacier, Montana.

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Your words provoke but in a positive direction. Glad you are nearly at your transition. Good fortune to you.

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BTW, the wind doesn't blow you anywhere. You lead the wind. It follows behind you.

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Are we sure about that? Mother nature is a force.

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Excited for your upcoming liberation and curious also about what's next! Cheers to soft slowness.

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Me too! I can see the finish line sash. Thanks for the wishes. I too am curious about what is next. I will go where the wind blows me. Literally.

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Jul 15Liked by Nessa Meshkaty, MD

Sail on.....

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Jul 15Liked by Nessa Meshkaty, MD

I know that surrendering-to-the-wind feeling well. šŸ˜» Enjoy the ride.

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