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TheUltraContemplative's avatar

Joy Harjo is amazing, isn't she? As you were describing your death grip with the earth, couldn't help but think that it's actually a life grip. Yes, we absolutely need to be grounded to the earth for our very survival. Thank you for sharing this and your clinical experience. I'm standing with you in your journey. Holding you, friend.

Emily Conway's avatar

I appreciate the standing, Steve! Yes, I love Joy Harjo, and I really like your comment about death grip. I want to stay alive (something I don't have a lot of control over). And also, I want to be alive, to be here, now, as I am. I can't do either without the earth!

Sarah C Swett's avatar

Barefoot with your eyes closed —talk about embodying a metaphor ! That retreat center sounds truly wondrous

Emily Conway's avatar

Thank you, Sarah. Yes, it’s pretty great:)

Susan J Tweit's avatar

Feet on the earth, heart in your hands.... Thank you for taking us along on this very personal journey, and expressing your vulnerability and your grief. Know that I am with you--along with so many others--and we are holding you in our hearts.

Emily Conway's avatar

Thank you, Susan. You and so many others, as you say, are keeping me going. So grateful!

And love your solar panels!

Janisse Ray's avatar

Thank you for writing about your healing. Oh my. It's so poignant.

Emily Conway's avatar

I appreciate the encouragement, Janisse! It's certainly what I've got going on right now. And yes, to poignant. I can feel that word in my body.