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Dana — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:20:35 GMT

Thanks for your prayers, Uncle Jerry. I think you misunderstand the icon, actually. It is a reminder of the importance of the toil that keeps the wheels moving in life - to support other important things that I value: raising children, living comfortably and supporting that which is important to me. I willingly prioritize such labor over the flitterings of poetry and I'm happy to do so. But that doesn't mean that sometimes I am not just a little sad that I cannot be all things at all times. Life is long and there will be time. This poem is testament to the fact that the Sisyphusian nature of parts of my life is not squelching my creative nature entirely. And it is that creative nature that keeps me close to God, in this life and the next.

My life is already full to the brim with unspeakable joy and glory. A little sadness here and there only points this up to me more clearly. I suppose that means perhaps I am already born unto the Spirit of God. Thanks for reminding me!

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Dana — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:15:06 GMT

thanks! me too. I think of it each time I do the dishes while words flitter around my mind unwritten... such is the fate of the middle aged parent, eh?

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Gerald aka Jerry aka Unc. — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:41:53 GMT

Your avatar of Sisyphus on the right hand margin of your Lament is very revealing of your theme, and of the acute perception of your artistic nature.

Praying that you may escape the fate of Sisyphus by opening your heart to be reborn by the Spirit of God, "knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus" to experience the life that never dies, a life filled with "joy unspeakable and full of glory." (1 Pet. 1:8).

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Rick — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:56:58 GMT

I especially like the Sysiphus icon next to it....:)

Comment on No Place Like Home

Dana — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:38:34 GMT

Laurie

I'll bring a whiff of it back with me so when we meet next you can breathe the beauty again... I SO know the feeling of missing this place. And all our journeys are worth watching. Yours inspires me too!

Love!

Dana

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Laurie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:10:26 GMT

Wonderful post Dana. It sounds like such a moving experience. I am so happy for you that you have found your home. I take great inspiration from watching the journey of such wonderful women like you and Lissa.

It goes without saying that I am quite jealous of your time there. It's been far too long since I have been in CA (ok only a year, but still too long).

Enjoy the rest of your stay.

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Dana — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:53:18 GMT

Erin

Thank you! Yes, CA is a healing place. My childhood was messy enough that I often wonder why I don't hate it here, but I've finally come to the conclusion that the place itself just heals me when I'm here. It's that powerful.

Isn't that a great picture? I love it too. Lissa is amazing in person and I just feel so privelaged to be working with her so closely.. I'm excited too!

And btw, I STILL want to figure out that Pink Work stuff!

Love and Light
~Dana

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Erin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:04:16 GMT

I feel similarly about California. I've got two trips planned there for spirituality seminars over the next few months and I'm yearning for some healing CA energy. :)

I love that pic of you and Lissa, so much joy and love just flow right out of it! You are an amazing person and I'm so excited to see where you guys take OP. Hugs and love to you, friend! Thanks for sharing your beautiful story. :)

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Dana — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:09:31 GMT

Kristen
Thank you for seeing my soul. And thank you for your light. How else will the world change unless we change with it?
Love, Light and Blessings
~Dana

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Kristen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:47:03 GMT

Wow, Dana... I felt your soul in this post. Thank you for sharing your love and light... it brought tears... ;) So beautiful - thank you for helping change the world.