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Michelle Berry Lane's avatar

Abbey, this is so heartbreakingly beautiful and true. Our beloved ones are also mirrors to us, and that is that that causes us to lash out at them: we see our own transgressions, weaknesses, shortfalls reflected back at us. But yes, when we look into their eyes we have the opportunity to see their real light . . .

I will read this again, slowly.

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Abbey von Gohren's avatar

It’s a lesson I have to reread myself. Over and over again.

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Mark Tatlow's avatar

This is so helpful. Thank you.

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Emily Starr Kwilinski's avatar

This is one of the most beautiful essays I’ve ever read. What is the Weil essay called?

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Robbie Lewis's avatar

This re-imagining of gravity (gravitas?) as “a weighty humility” gives a dignity to our wrestlings. Thank you.

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Abbey von Gohren's avatar

You’re so welcome!

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Henry Lewis's avatar

A deeply moving contemplation of letting go and laying it down.

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Abbey von Gohren's avatar

Thank you! : D

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