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Margot Potter's avatar

Ultimately, we are all everyday people. Every single one of us. If we could see that more clearly, everything would shift. Keep fighting the good fight, Jena!

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Jena Ball's avatar

Thank you, Margot, and I agree. We are all everyday people, each with a unique contribution to make. If we would just stop comparing, competing, and teaching our kids that some are better or more deserving than others then we might finally come into balance. Your beauty and gifts shouldn’t detract from mine and vice versa. This is a personal peeve of mine :-)

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Margot Potter's avatar

I fully concur, we do far too much judging and comparing and not enough accepting and loving. We live in this linear, patriarchal construct, but it is an illusion. The myth of competition is a powerful one.

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Ladonna's avatar

Can’t let up.

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Jena Ball's avatar

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Ladonna's avatar

Just meant to say the election isn't done, so we must message every day! Can't take anything for granted no matter how it looks.

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Nightmaher's avatar

Beautiful!

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Jena Ball's avatar

Thank you!

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Morgan OCailleigh's avatar

What a lovely way to start my day !!! Forest and Keb and Jack, Paula and Bernie, Yo Yo MA, and the kids.... the kids. 🥰

Thanks Jena.....

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Jena Ball's avatar

So glad you enjoyed, Morgan. I love this version of the song. And you are of course welcome!

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Diane’s Blue Forum 👩‍💻's avatar

I love these shirts! 👕

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Jena Ball's avatar

So much fun to create :-)

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Lucy Mary Ann's avatar

Gather up and come and see

Vote for the one who sets and keeps us free

The one who just lets us be who we are

Vote blue and raise the bar

A vote for me and you

As we share resources

And, quibble about discourses

Somethings just gotta be free

Reproductive rights and keeping the world safe, please

I enjoyed your lovely post. It was inspirational for me. Sent on to Twitter for all to see.

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Jena Ball's avatar

Thank you, Lucy. I enjoyed your poetic reply. Hugs.

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Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

Lovely post! So interesting how you used the song.

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Jena Ball's avatar

Thank you.

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