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Ellen K. Martin's avatar

“… in order to find the light switch in the dark room, you have to enter the dark places.”

This is a hard lesson to learn, and when you do, it empowers you to move through it and grow from it.

One of the songs that got me through the dark times in the early stages of my cancer diagnosis is Gajumaru by Yaima:

https://open.spotify.com/track/3wprdMKJtdTJgIuBGoCtZk?si=mkujDYixTcmlRKJQt1wfXw&dd=1

“Free from all old stories I've been told

I walk through the valley of my own shadow”

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Julie Chenell's avatar

Hugs friend. <3

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Teresa Kuhl's avatar

So good to have you back in my inbox, Julie!

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Julie Chenell's avatar

I'm glad!

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Susan Jones's avatar

Looking forward to reading you always insightful writing Julie. I believe you are doing this for such a time as this. Good on you for stepping out. Your voice needs to be heard and speaking out encourages others to do likewise. Blessings.

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Julie Chenell's avatar

Thank you!

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Gaye's avatar

Shine On Sista!

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Julie Chenell's avatar

Appreciate it!

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Sheila MacArthur's avatar

Julie... your daily posts and discussions during the covid shutdown were an example of how important your writing can be to our daily lives. So I am really looking forward to the Dandelion Report!

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Julie Chenell's avatar

Thank you!

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Lisa Jacobsen's avatar

I, too, am looking forward to engaging with the Dandelion Report. You have such an amazing way of building community with your words and insight, Julie. I didn’t know I needed something like this until you articulated it. Thank you for being you and doing the work!!

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Julie Chenell's avatar

Thank you!

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Carin Kilby Clark's avatar

YAY!🙌🏽 I'm thrilled that you're following the nudge to share your voice in this way.🤎

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Erin's avatar

Thank you for this! I've been feeling this nagging anxiety over the state of our climate for some time, and wondering why everyone else is just 'business as usual.' We won't have any "business" to do if our world keeps on this way without major changes being made. Erin

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Tamara MacDonald's avatar

This here is the start of something transformative. I can feel it. Thank you for being brave and sharing yourself with us. It is truly an honour to be in your space where I know great things will develop.

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