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Sending much love and prayers for healing. You've got this. ❤️

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Just as life isn’t linear, the valleys may be more meaningful than the peaks. We might not reach the second mountain but the work is the essence.

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so well said!

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A quick thank you....I'd not listened to Circles before you wrote about it. I would call it shatteringly astute. Dark and beautfiul - it's been on repeat this week. So grateful.

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I read SECOND STORY MOUNTAIN when it came out. Grabbed GETTING TO KNOW SOMEONE after you wrote about it. Brooks is a great communicator, and like you, he has done a lot of internal digging.

Appreciate your writings and courageous sharing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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Pretty picture.

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The light that comes from my heart, especially its broken places …

So much I’d like to write, but I know you know

Thank you Allison for your words today.

Have a restful week 💝

xo

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It looks so peaceful there. May you and John Henry be special blessed this trip. Thank you for sharing your journey and the David Brook's books. I do need direction, and will check them out. May love and psithurism surround you.

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😉

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Welcome to Colorado! Eat tacos and jump in cold, running mountain water.

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We learn in those valleys and sometimes don’t notice until we’re peaking again.

I’m doing the same at 75 when life and focus have really changed - and will continue to change until…

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Love hearing about your journey & the courage to share

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I believe the books we need to read come to us from our Creator.

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Yo u are so amazing. Thank you for your thoughts and wishes. You help me put things into perspective and always remember that we are so minute relative to the Universe. I really enjoy your writings. Thank you so much.

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I have been in this type of valley too, Allison, and I couldn’t have described it better. Wishing you so much compassion and grace 💖 A mountain town in the summer sounds like the perfect place for this moment.

and I have never heard of this book - will have to check out it out. Thank you!🙏

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Thank you for your continuing guidance and inspiration. Bless you and your incredible spirit.

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I added “story” to the title. THE SECOND MOUNTAIN. I always think of Merton’s SEVEN STORY MOUNTAIN when I think of Brooks’ book. 🤦

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Delighted to find you here as I’ve enjoyed your work for many years. God bless you in your journey. I’m praying for you this morning.

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