Three-hundred-sixty-five days ago, I found myself pondering this little poem by E.E. Cummings…
And it took me longer than I wanted to understand the words — to unclench my white-knuckled fists — but I’ll tell you:
In 2015, my empty hands were filled.
Oh, friends… today, I’m wishing you the courage to let go and make room. ❤
Best whiskey… ops… best whishes 😁 love u 😍
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That’s a wonderful poem…I’ll take it into my next 365 days…
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Isn’t it great?? Love Mr. Cummings.
Wishing you the best this year!! 🙂
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Same to you :)! May it be the year of poetry and letting go ;)…
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Indeed!! Sounds good to me. 🙂
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Wow this is so true and so hard to do but words to live by, thank you!
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I’m so glad this spoke to you. It IS hard … Crazy hard!! But I’m learning to say no, to let go, and to begin again.
Beautiful things sometimes. 🙂
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Beautiful blog and amazing piece by Mr. Cummings.
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I’m so glad this spoke to you. Happy new year to you today!! 🙂
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Thank you. This is a beautiful poem with a good reminder
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Isn’t it? I’m going to make a habit of revisiting it each year. 🙂
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Oh, to view letting go as a making room is a fantastic image! You always have such a way, my friend. Brilliant, inspiring, gracious! Thank you! 🙂 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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I’m so glad this connected, Steve!! It’s become my philosophy of current months, and as I learned to trust it, I’ve been rewarded by more grace and goodness than I could have imagined … I truly mean that.
Happy New Year to you, your beautiful lady and the littles! (Pup included)
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That’s awesome!
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A nice poem Ashley. So today, your hands are empty but your heart is full?
😉
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I truly feel like I’ve received so much more than I lost, in all that letting go… My life is overflowing with goodness, and I’m wide enough to be grateful.
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It is an interesting concept that which you have willed on yourself. Not many are able to let go of things. Good work.
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It’s not easy. Not even a little bit. But I’m learning. 🙂
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Everything is in the journey, not the destination. Enjoy every step of your way.
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Challenge accepted!! And same to you. 🙂
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😉 Have a lovely week, “Alpha Zulu”
(Bravo Mike Oscar)
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Well thank you, sir!! 🙂 Same to you!
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Working on it. 😉
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