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Aug 14, 2023Liked by Jena Ball

Don't forget to click the image link for a song to go with the post!

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It’s also linked to the song’s title in the body of the post.

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If Neil Gaiman writes it, I will be reading it.

The vivid imagery and poetic nature of your post truly resonates with me. The idea of dreams as a bridge between our conscious reality and the vastness of our inner universe is both profound and grounding. It’s a beautiful reminder of the interconnectedness of everything - from the vastness of our planet to the minutiae of our own individual lives. The concept of Earth as a sentient being is also deeply thought-provoking; it makes one wonder about our role in this grand tapestry of existence.

Your dream, juxtaposed with the tragic reality of sudden losses, serves as a touching testament to the cyclical nature of life. The way you describe souls arriving and departing from Earth is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, providing a gentle affirmation that while life's journey may have its inevitable ends, the essence of our being continues in myriad forms.

Thank you for sharing such a personal and evocative reflection. It's a reminder that even in the face of loss, there's always a glimmer of hope and love intertwined with the mysteries of existence.

You touched my heart.

You have touched my heart this Sunday evening and I’m grateful.

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Thank you SO much, Gloria. It was a joy and a comfort to write. It makes it even better when someone reads it with attention and feeling. I am so very very glad that you liked it.

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In the melody

of my soul,

you're welcome,

making me whole.

If we never embrace

sadness

how can we possibly

understand

joy.

Dreams

are subtle murmurs

behind closed eyes,

revealing the unseen,

hidden until brought

into light.

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You were anointed to write this, Jena!

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I have wanted to write this post for awhile :-) Thank you.

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Hello Jena

Thank you for your super, deep observations, heartening thoughts about MotherEarth and

life on it. I agree with all of that you say.

I know of "IZ" as well. no idea - now - how our paths crossed, but i love his work , his singing is phenomenal. I am glad to have 'met' him, through the 'net.

never have been to Hawaii. loveliest of peoples.

Periscope Dreams is an awesome phrase. awesome header.

(i am begining to write like e e cummings. well, i mean type, like, in his style. )

sending you hugs from london....mahesh

if you want to make apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the Universe - Carl Sagan

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Thank you Mahesh! I too love IZ and wish he could have been with us longer.

It makes me very happy to know that Periscope Dreams touched your heart. Hugs!

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