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Sanctuary by Kim West ✨'s avatar

The goldfinch is a powerful messenger of joy and renewal! I love how you are remembering under all the layers. I can really relate to this piece. Thank you for sharing! 💛✨

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you, Kim. Isn't it "funny" how the right messenger comes just at the right time! Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts here.

Sanctuary by Kim West ✨'s avatar

It’s so special when that happens, Tracey! 💛✨🧚

Alegria de Rose's avatar

A beautiful post Tracey. I’m always in search of this kind of solitude. And it reminds me to honour that alone time. Gratefully I did have some this weekend. It’s a time when I too remember who I was and who I actually am. We are in a time when we’ve given so much of ourselves and I believe we are ready to come back home to ourselves. Thank you for your beautiful words and this potent reminder.

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you, Alegria. I'm happy to know that this resonated with you, and that you find yourself in a similar season.

Terje Äkke's avatar

Beautiful and touching. I can relate to it. All our past selves are within us as we rearrange and reimagine our new identities.

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you, Terje. How beautifully you've reflected and articulated this time. Thank you for sharing your insights.

Christopher Richardson's avatar

Beautifully written.

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you. Christopher!

Jocelyn Lovelle's avatar

Tracey this is gorgeous. I found you over on Midstack and I'm so happy I did. I love how I don't know what you're mourning, but I feel it anyway and it doesn't matter that I don't know, the specifics aren't important, because I can feel what you're feeling. And I love this, "What if this season of me is about remembering — not only who I used to be as a mother, but before that; me as myself, before the roles and the rules. And even before that; remembering all the women who came before me, and whose wisdom flows through me." And then that last line about having a life to create. Wow. Thank you!

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you so much for making your way over, Jocelyn! I truly appreciate your kind words and knowing how this landed for you. Thank you!

Lisann Gurney's avatar

So much possibility in the open spaces. Thank you for placing such beauty and wisdom in my day, Tracey. Sending love.

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you, Lisann. I appreciate you taking the time to read and share your thoughts on my musings. Sending love right back!

Brenda Carey's avatar

"What if this season of me is about remembering..." that paragraph is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this reflection. Blessings 💗 🙏

Tracey Lewindon's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Brenda. I’m happy to know that this resonated. Bright blessings, to you.