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Elia Seely's avatar

Hey lady… thanks for sharing this story. Gathered with scattered family last night we were discussing a lot of these things… the lie of self sufficiency for one… I especially love the statement “community is whoever you decide to include…” xoxoxox

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Kai Madrone's avatar

Hello, friend! So fun to hear from you here. I think it's amazing that you can chat about the lie of self-sufficiency with family at a holiday gather. And I love hearing what resonated. I'm glad we include each other. :) Happy holidays. xoxoxo

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Michael Massa's avatar

Nice, Kai. You are blossoming, and I am benefiting. Thank you.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

What a beautiful reflection, Mike. Thank you. Wonderful to hear from you.

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Joanna Cashman's avatar

Beautifully written. Great insights! Indeed we must balance our innate individualism (which is not entirely a bad thing or always a trauma response) with our inter-dependence. Both are are essential for the evolution of our human family.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

100% agree, my wise friend! Thank you for naming this. I'm with you in celebrate our individuality. I believe it's essential that we do, both personally and collectively. For me, it's the notion of self-sufficiency that gets toxic and harmful.

So glad to be evolving with you. XO

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Suzanne Connolly Howes's avatar

Finally had time to sit and read this delightful, powerful story. What a grace our lives are when we allow it, ask for it and accept it. Thank you for this excellent story.and I agree with Mike. You are blossoming and the world and your community is benefiting and blooming with you. Thank you for nourishing the places of pain and hurt that we can all be healing. 💕

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Kai Madrone's avatar

Thank you, friend. Things bloom with love. Thank you for being part of the love that supports this blooming.

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Leslie Potter's avatar

Such a touching story. So sweet to receive it today. ♥️

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Kai Madrone's avatar

Happy holidays, beautiful. So glad to hear it touched you. Big love to you.

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Molly Pullen's avatar

Beautiful Kai. I resonate with this same struggle and desire. Thank you for putting it to voice.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

Thanks for sharing, Molly. I'm glad to hear it resonates. Happy holidays to someone who spreads a whole lot of love.

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Tricia Gates Brown's avatar

Love this story! Thank you for writing and sharing it.

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Kai Madrone's avatar

Thank you, friend. That means a lot coming from you.

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