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Donna McArthur's avatar

Thank you for this gentle reminder that we are not perfect, nor should we strive to be. Beauty is in the creation and showing up, even with the unravelling. I love this essay Thaissa and I love your flowers, thank you!

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

Thank you, Donna! True freedom comes from embracing the process, flaws and all. I’m so happy this piece spoke to you, and I love that the flowers stood out as well! 🌻

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appleton king's avatar

"closer to home than we think"

like the fierce beating of hummingbird wings your spirit travels a long distance intact with the usual devotion to acceptance, observation and sharing of universal wisdom

thanks 😚💫

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

This comment feels like a poem in itself, Appleton. I’m truly touched—thank you for always reading with such depth and care! 🤍

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Jayasree Srivastava's avatar

After several days of reading your latest post and re-reading it, I felt compelled to explore more of your writing and how sweet has that been! Your words sing and fly straight into my heart.. and the wisdom you speak so simply and clearly is a profound gong, effortlessly bringing me back again and again to the essential.

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

Thank you for these generous, soul-soaked words. Reading your comment felt like being gently seen—like someone had taken the time not just to read, but to feel alongside me. I’m moved that my writing found its way to your heart, and that something in it could call you back to the essential. What a gift that is—for both of us.

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just mud by Ron's avatar

Those are some lovely woven words and work, Thaissa.

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

That warms my heart—thank you for taking the time to say that! 🤍

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Emma Goodstein's avatar

This is so beautiful Thaissa. "There is no quicker way to lose sight of who we are than to view ourselves through the lens of others." That quote feels truly profound. Thank you for sharing.

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

I’m really touched that this line resonated with you—it’s a truth I treasure and often return to. Grateful for your kind words, Emma! 🤍

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

Minding our own perceptions

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Mary's avatar

Love that whenever I read a new piece from you it uncovers something I didn't know before. Also the title. 🥰

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

That truly makes me happy—I love the thought of my writing bringing new insights! And yes, the title is full of meaning. Thank you, Mary! 🤍

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Natalia Clarke's avatar

Well-said. Lovely post ❤️

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Thaissa Lara's avatar

Thank you, Natalie! That genuinely means a lot to hear. 🤍

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

Beautiful work ❤️

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