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Dave Ratzlow's avatar

One of my teachers often says, "No one can totally protect their children from getting hurt. But everyone can help their children be better prepared to heal from any hurt. That includes making space for sadness, joy, all the feels." xoxo :)

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Emma Speer's avatar

Thank you for paying this wisdom forward <3

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Sam Z's avatar

Yes, I live in a near constant state of almost sadness. And to be honest, the happiest I ever am is right after I allow myself to collapse into a pile of total sadness. Then it starts to be fun.

I’m pro-sad. I just spent 24 straight hours listening to my “sad girl playlist” which contains exactly two songs to remind me that, fuck yeah, sadness is the best bro.

My musings, inspired by your musings. Thank you for inspiring my sadness musings.

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Emma Speer's avatar

Wow, Sam Z the L (legend). It’s so great to hear your insights.

“the happiest I ever am is right after I allow myself to collapse into a pile of total sadness.”

I understand. The relief of allowing, the simplicity of it. Matter of fact.

LMAO- your playlist. I call that “Full Spectrum” mode when I listen to songs on repeat just feelin em for days straight.

It’s all about accepting and not belaboring reality.

Always great hearing from you :) sharp and funny and honest and powerful in that

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Sam Z's avatar

You’re nice! Makes me feel less sad. Uh-oh…

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Claire Mastromonaco's avatar

Yes, you had many, many imaginary friends, who came out in your play acting and art work. No names. Except Timbo in our storytelling

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Atara Horrigan's avatar

Masterful alchemizing, goddess. <3 "So I have to think about interest—and not just emotional, but generational. What’s in our best interest? What will give us the best return on this investment of a life?

I want to pay my life forward.

My pain holds impressions molded perfectly to my body— my former body. I’m growing, and it no longer fits." -- This really got me thinking. Thank you.

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Emma Speer's avatar

Thank you for reading :) and for your insights. I dream and pray for my words to stir something in someone. Blessing to hear that’s stirring with you, you dear special one 💜

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