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Dear Ones, 💗
In the last four years I have become increasingly disabled. I can hardly walk, don't go outside, but can do my work. With the support of Patrons on Patreon, and since I now live only on social security, their help and support has been a godsend as I write my book on learning how to grow older with as much grace as we can muster, how to get through the hard times, the losses, the gains, resources and more.
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Maitri both writes and draws to make sense of her life. She lives with her emotional support dog, a "chigi" (chihuahua/corgi mix) Molly, and her parakeet Franny, at Dragonfly Cottage on the coast of North Carolina.
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You are not alone dear one. I have had this link on my site for over 20 years. I am putting it back on now. It is the most beautiful site. Millions of people around the world use it 24 hours a day. You can light a virtual flickering candle, say a prayer, put in a prayer request, anonymously, or leave your name or initials. When we pray in community it is a very powerful thing indeed. I am holding you in my heart and prayers. I light a candle here routinely and am deeply moved by the experience...
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This isn’t the first time today that I’ve read something from someone who has decided to get back out into “the real world”. I think it is all part of where we’re at together in this great journey called Life. Many are seeking out others and I find it beautiful. Warm hugs to you as you embark on yet another segment of your journey.
One of the reason why I still haven’t joined Facebook is for the same reason. I couldn’t get myself to start connect with people knowing that I will never truly get to know those people again but I will spend countless hours trying to get a glimpse of their lives.
Best of luck to your personal endeavors and I look forward to any books you come up with.
You know I don’t care if you have one blog or 101 blogs. I’ll always be checking in on you; and you can ALWAYS check in with me. I’ll even figure out how to make lattes for you. 😉
Blessed Be,
VSD
It’s a great step…great as good.
But you make me worry about you because of what you said. You cried about it.
If I can be of help, please let me know.
We’ll be in court next wednesday, hoping the judge will have the wisdom to see we’re just a normal family.
But after the people we’ve had in our lives the past weeks my trust is not anymore what it used to be.
I hope you’re able to enjoy life and be aware of it every moment.
Hugs
The journey of life is a great and unpredictable one. Closing one chapter and opening another one is always overwhelming to me, as I’m more than sure it is to everyone.
I enjoyed your other blogs as I have this one. Please continue to post occasional pictures of your fiber work and other projects.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you embark on this new chapter!
Your post is a wake-up call for me.
Thanks and Hugs!
Oh, I was worried when you disappeared from Facebook … now I understand. I too have found myself taking a new path, cutting way back on internet activity. Now that’s NEW … thinking of myself for a change 😉
Stay true to YOU, you’ll be fine. {{{hugs}}}
Must be something in the air, because your post reflects so much of what I too have been feeling lately. I admire your strength and fortitude in taking this path, Maitri. I may just have to come back and reread it from time to time to remind myself of my own goals of seeking balance in daily life. You inspire me. Thank you.
I am touched by your article.
Internet is not everything. We all need balance and you are on the right track Maitri.
Speaking of my own experience, I also have that kind of feeling to quit blogging but my friends have encouraged me not to. Taking a break will definitely help.
Take your precious time. What matters most is what God wants you to do. 🙂
I’m really sorry to hear about your ‘chilling news’ that made you cry. Thank goodness you had your pugs for comfort. Do whatever you have to do and know that there are plenty of us rooting for you through the ether anyway.
My dear Maitri, you are will sorely be missed from the blogsphere and I for one will miss our tweets. I understand what you are doing and wish you only the very best. Please keep in touch though. From the bottom of my heart I’m wishing you all the best!
You will be missed my sweet friend. I have always maintained a balance between real life and time spent on the Internet. I spend a disciplined amount of time working on research for my website which is all about supporting women and their daily issues and challenges. I also spend again a disciplined time on blogging.
If one does not discipline their time..they can very easily fall short when it comes to real life versus Internet life…that is fact. AS everything one does…a balance is a very vital measure~
Good luck on finding yours and stay well~
I want to thank you all so much for your very dear, kind, meaningful comments. This is harder for me than I can say, and yet I know that it is the right thing. The moving from one world into another where nothing is certain on either side is scary and yet I know it’s right. I have to concentrate on my writing right now and take care of my babies. All of them were checked here last night by the vet and I am waiting for the results that I will have tomorrow to see if my beloved pug, Sampson, the one pictured with me, has cancer. If that is so he could only have 3-6 months. I am begging you all to pray with me to see that this is not the case. In any event he will need surgery to have growths removed. This is one of the big shocks that I was referring to. LIFE pulls you back into life and what is most important.
Even if I can only pop in to comment collectively as now, know that you are all always in my thoughts and prayers and heart, and that this blog will be here and we will not lose touch, and there’s a link to my e-mail near the top of the page if anyone really needs to reach me.
I love you all. Please pray for my Sam…
Maitri
Sending love and hugs to you, Sam, and the rest of the gang. Prayer works miracles.
As for leaving the net–I think it is a good thing sometimes. I too, have found it increasingly difficult to manage all that I have bookmarked on this darn computer. I have completely backed off this summer, and it helps a ton to just breathe a bit of fresh air for a bit.
Do what you need to and find yourself, your art, and your heart again. We’ll all still be here when you need us.
please keep us up on Sam too.
Best of luck to your personal endeavors and I look forward to any books you come up with.I hope you’re able to enjoy life and be aware of it every moment.