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A perfectly lovely post to segue way into 2023. There is a flow here which keeps me coming back. Reflection, albeit forced on us at time when we are sick and unable to do our "normal" stuff, is good for our souls. I learned from you experiences with the Mosquito fire and illness how precious time is. We have a limit to the number of clicks on our life clock. The best part is we have control over most of that time to spend in the way we feel most comfortable. Looking forward to getting back in the swing of things. I shared your spot here with a longtime online friend who pops into my life without warning and as quickly leaves it to do her own thing. I hope she stops in or buys the Lessons book or both! OH, did I mention I have that nasty flu bug now? I did not really have to catch it to have empathy for your being sick. Thanks to your friend for the most beautiful pictures. I haven't felt quite so calm as I am seeing them.

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Thank you Vicki for sharing your thoughts on this post. I do have a new subscriber this morning so your friend may have joined this little tribe! Thank you. I laughed at your comments about not needing to have quite so much empathy for my illness. I hope you heal quickly. And I'm glad you enjoyed Karen's photos. You can subscribe to her newsletter for free, Life in the Real World, Karen Davis.

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Psalm 46:10 is my very favorite Bible verse. Absolutely...Be still, and Know that I am God!

I, too, have been knocked out by a RSV, sinus infection, and continuing challenges with asthma. Being still, in prayer, trust, and faith, has been the very best I've been able to do.

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It's a serious virus going around. I hope you are on the mend very soon! 💟

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Thank you, Sue. I hope you are on the mend very soon, as well. God Bless!

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Thank you Sue, it’s a lovely post. Hope you heal fully and swiftly.

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Thank you, Karen. And thanks again for allowing me to use your beautiful photography in this post!! 💟

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I'm in love with those photos--very calming! And yes--here's to prioritizing being still in 2023!

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Yes, Karen's photos are amazing! 💟

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Thank you, Sue, this was a perfect post for me today. I will "Be Still" and listen.

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Glad to hear this post resonated with you! 💟

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Such a beautiful post, Sue. I'm going to be reflecting on it for a while!

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Awww, thanks, Rebecca. I'm glad you liked it. 💟

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Beautiful words. I love being alone in silence. Sometimes too much. There always needs to be balance. My favorite saying is “Let go and let God. During several very difficult times in my life I have had to really lean it to my spiritual beliefs and truly turn things over that I have no control over. It helps to just trust.

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Yes, it does. And I agree there needs to be balance. That's an important key. I had a dream about you last night, we were just walking and talking about life. :) Another goal for 2023, to make that happen!

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That would be wonderful!

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