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THESE wrriten words that stir the intersection between heart & mind with such gentle vigor...like the depth of the warmwst embrace you've felt in some time! So moving that the saltiness of tears can't help but fall from the window of our souls. My goodness...what gratitude have I for the wonder of the brilliant bodies... that house whatever vibrant stardust... is capable of creating the luminous beings we are...that seemingly collectively intersects all nature...and the brilliant bodies that clothe them. ♾️❤️‍🔥🙏

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Love this:)

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What a gorgeous reminder. Thank you, Avani, for speaking life into death and sharing such a beautiful lesson from it.

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“Speaking life into death” wow - thank you for that, Cierra!

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Oh absolutely! This was a such a touching recount of a tender memory!

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Hugging people like you mean it makes all the difference. Why hug at all if not with some heart? 🤍

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Agree! Not here for the limp hugs 😉

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i have enjoyed reading every word of this essay. so beautiful so lyrical. thank you!

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Thank you Mohika ♥️

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Ugh, this story is a gift. “Thank you for teaching me, and reminding me, <who crossed out> how to be.” Beautiful and grounding.

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Thank you, Samantha!

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Beautiful reminder 💛

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Thank you, Yanique!

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that was beautiful! i have an titi like asha and when she passed my whole world changed but when visits me in a dream it’s like her hug to me and i appreciate everyone i get. thank you for sharing !!

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Love the idea that the dream visit is like a hug, too 🥰

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Thanks for sharing! How nice it must be to get visits from a loved one like that. My wife is from India so I actually understand what you mean with beta! I read somewhere how when hugging a kid, it's the adult that breaks the hold. So instead, just keep hugging until the kid is ready to let go.

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I hadn’t heard that before! Thank you for sharing Johnny - I’m going to practice that with my nieces ♥️

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Gorgeous

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Thank you for sharing ♡

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Thank you for reading! 🙏🏽

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My goodness. My soul felt every word. Now to get my eyes to stop leaking! Avani, always keep writing. You have a real gift! Thank you for being fearless and sharing this about your Auntie.

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Donné, thank you for these generous words ♥️ So glad to hear you felt this in your soul

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I could see it all. Very beautiful 💔❤️

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Beautiful

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Beautiful share Avani! Thank you for sharing Alex 🙏🏼

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Truly gorgeous little piece. Count your blessings. Remember the love shown to you and that you show others is a privilege that may not always be here tomorrow.

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