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Jenna Newell Hiott's avatar

This was wonderful, Louise! Very unexpectedly, I saw myself as a spinner. I could feel the raw, unformed wool in my hands as I spun it into thread/yarn. I've never done this in my current lifetime so it came as quite a surprise. But I really loved having this role in the community and can see it as a metaphor for turning raw experiences into the threads that others can weave something from. Thank you so much for this beautiful experience! 💖

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Louise Hallam's avatar

I love this soooo much Jenna! Thank you for sharing your experience. It really does bring the wisdom to life, for which I am truly grateful. Yes! Absolutely I see you weaving together what others create to make something very magical. What an amazing gift to have. 🙏💖

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Sam Corrie's avatar

Louise, I have only just had the opportunity to listen to your meditation. This is so empowering. Thank you.

I had to pause it a couple of times to rehear your beautiful messages as they were so potent. I came out of journey space a few times to rewrite some of your words as they spoke very deeply to me:

"they listen, they take note, they respect your place in community."

"let your soul do the listening, let your soul do the communicating."

"when you are out of alignment with your place in community you can not do what you are meant to do."

"no place or role is less or more important than the other.

"Having a place and role one feels purpose and is no longer in isolation."

These words affected me greatly. They went straight to my heart and soul. How true. How true, was all I could feel and be filled with.

And these words, your journey, helps to create a community, within oneself and within one's wider world.

Thank you, Louise.

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Louise Hallam's avatar

Sam I am honoured and blessed that you were called to participate in this rite and that it resonated so deeply with you. My heart is truly filled with joy at your words and your connection with the wisdom here. Did you get any insight as to your role in community? 🙏

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

This is so beautiful, Louise. Planning to do the meditation tomorrow but wanted to say that I completely resonate with your community piece. I grew up (and still live in) a small town and you can't leave the house without someone saying hi or checking in on you. When I was a teenager, it drove my crazy, but now I really appreciate it. Lovely post and rites, I'm excited to dive in!

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Louise Hallam's avatar

That’s fabulous Hunter, I’d love to know what comes through for you. Oh it used to drive me mad, but yes I do think it’s a lovely thing now looking back that we were being looked out for.

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Bron Marshall's avatar

Lovely piece Louise. I believe I'm a comfort and the feeder who brings nourishment, through a long line that continues today. My tins are always full for anyone to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. xx

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Louise Hallam's avatar

Thank you. I love this! Such an important role to have and to nurture people at the same time. Funnily enough I dreamt about this community piece and I was setting up a community food space where anyone could come and eat. I am usually the person that comes up with the ideas and then let’s others run with them. xx

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