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Stacy Boone's avatar

One of the spectacular outcomes of collaboration is the opportunity to review and evaluate, often again, self and perspective. How often we, as individuals, seek confirmation for our opinions but the greatest growth comes from a small push-back, a differed perspective, a changed angle, the hush of birds as words. That is why conversations like these work - they invite more words from others on the other side of the screen and reflection on our truth. Is it steadfast or did it nudge a little in any direction.

Bee, as always, you are wrapping a story with the hug of comfort and warmth.

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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

Thank you, Stacy.

I agree re growth and invitation, and giving folk the invitation and confidence to do that.

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Amanda C. Sandos's avatar

Well what a thing to wake up to. Your introduction is beautiful just like the melded words in the original post, demonstrating your expansive way with language that both explains but also paints a viscerally clear picture of whatever you are describing. I will start my day with a giant smile. Thanks for that.

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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

You’re welcome and thank you. Keep smiling. And writing beautiful words that I can read to M.

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Amanda C. Sandos's avatar

Of that you can be certain. Hello to M too. Hope you have a gorgeous day on your side of the pond.

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Yasmin Chopin's avatar

Bee, your introduction to our collaborative work for July is most generous - thank you.

It's such a pleasure working with you all in this way. I really feel the prompt and response method we've chosen to use brings out the best in us, it certainly helps generate new ideas and new writing.

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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

You’re welcome and thank you for being a part of this. Has been years since I wrote poetry…. this space and the freedom and the spontaneity, it’s splendid.

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