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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Hi Laury,

This is so beautifully written. It has given me so many things to think about. To not wait, to not hold back to savor what we need. Gorgeous thank you

I’m happy that you have happy feet happy toes and a wonderful spring in your step.

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

Prajna, you broke my heart a little bit with your generous words. Yes to not waiting and savoring what we need. Thank you for getting it.

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Perfect for me today. Really, too many words to tell you the story but I did get it. Thank you.

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Glema H Walker's avatar

Laury, I love everything you write, but this one screams with talent. You have such a gift for expressing feelings accurately that most of us “writers” will never attain.

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

What a nice thing to say, it's me right in the heart. I'm grateful, Glema. Thank you.

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Geoffrey Gevalt's avatar

Gorgeous. so unexpected, though i don’t remember what i was expecting, you grabbed me so quickly, and took me so far.

thank you.

gorgeous.

like i said.

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

Wow, I'm honored, Geoffrey. I've seen your writing, so your words mean so much to me. Thank you.

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Geoffrey Gevalt's avatar

wow back at you. i love the way that piece kept evolving. freshness all the way.

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

Yes, it led me around a bit. You warmed my heart, thank you.

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Ceci Miller's avatar

Rich writing. Thank you!

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

Thank YOU, Ceci.

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Leslie Hunt Palumbo's avatar

This is lovely— how often we starve ourselves!! I am so glad for this reminder :)

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

I slid into practicing delayed gratification to use my energy for the good of others. It sounds like a good idea, and... It can deplete the energy it takes to do that kind of good in a sustainable way.

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Robin Motzer's avatar

Brava, chica! Congratulations on winning "Survival of the Wisest."

You're on a waaay better show called life and you are a survivor and wise.

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

Yay! I win! I think the people I'm interacting with here - you, Debby, Jeannie, Paul and Prajna - have all been wisdom-donors. It takes a village.

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Robin Motzer's avatar

I love that very much. What an honor to witness and walk with you.

All blessings to you, my friend.

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Paul Crenshaw's avatar

One of my favorite shows!

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

Right? Do you feel just a little guilty watching it, too?

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Paul Crenshaw's avatar

Not really. But I do love the psychological aspect of the show. I can always tell when they’re about to tap out (not that it’s hard, the way it is fimed/produced).

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

We don't get to see how it's all spliced, but I can imagine (for my own entertainment) that somebody behind the scene calls the dude back and says, "So hey, we're kind of backed up here...can you tap out tomorrow?"

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

Laury,

Gorgeous writing in this piece. Such depth of thought. Excellent use of metaphors. And might I say your external observations were stunning in and of themselves? Love the finale with the transcript of your voice recording!

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

You personify encouragement, Jeannie. Thank you for this. From my heart

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Jeannie Ewing's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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Debby Ferrer's avatar

I loved reading this this morning! Food for thought. ❤️😘🚶🏻‍♀️

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Laury Boone Browning's avatar

I see what you did there. Thank you from my satisfied heart, Debby.❤️

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Anton's avatar

Thank you for sharing your poignant reflection in Wake Up. Your vivid imagery of a bird's fall against the snow serves as a powerful metaphor for life's fragility and the urgency to embrace the present moment. Your words are a timely reminder to appreciate the fleeting beauty around us and to live with intention.

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