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Confessions Of A Good Girl's avatar

I think in some way everything is connected!!

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Definitely! Thanks for the comment.

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Lori Trew's avatar

You lost me at “what separates us from the birds?”

Do you actually think that birds don’t share all those qualities with us?

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Thank you for pointing out my ignorance on birds. I assumed they operated on instinct only. I’m so happy to know they share many of our qualities, including emotion! I feed and talk to my backyard birds every day My guidebooks never mentioned these qualities. I have a lot of learning to do.

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CeCe Sullivan's avatar

Such an enriching post. I had the wonderful experience of having my 7 year old great- niece spend the night with me this weekend. We both love making art together, cooking together, lots of conversations...

Celia broke my shell so I can fly along with her.

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Thanks CeCe. Little ones are great at reminding us of what’s important. You’re both very lucky to have that bond.

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Confessions Of A Good Girl's avatar

I loved this! It touched me on so many levels. As an 80 year old I’m thrilled and awed with life and trying new things, hopefully until I move into the great unknown adventure!

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Thanks so much, Marlene. Thrilled and awed is a wonderful way to live. You are definitely flying!

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Debbie Howard's avatar

Some days this is easier than others, but I always come back to it as I know it's to only way to keep growing and becoming :)

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