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Hello Katray2
It reminds me of a Mahavir story. The Jainas do not venture out during the 4 months of the monsoon season. One of his disciples doubted his powers and thought he himself was no less than Mahavir. While journeying with his Guru just prior to the season, it started to rain and a sapling looked like about to be uprooted in the soft wet earth. He asked, tell me Sir, whether it'll live or die by the time we come back. Mahavir looked at the sapling intently for a while, closed his eyes in meditation, and replied, "It will." To prove him wrong the disciple forcefully dug out the small plant and threw it away. All but Mahavir did was to give a smile, saying nothing, and on they trekked their way. Four months later, on their way back, they saw that that very sapling had grown in healthy young tree. The disciple could not believe his eyes, and asked of his Guru as to how he could know beforehand that it'll live? Mahavir said, "I looked into its soul and found it had an intently strong desire to live". So no matter what man may do to destroy, Nature has its own mysterious ways and resilience. Your story of coming back, coincident with the incident, is a parallel Have taken a lot of space, BTW.
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anib
on August 4, 2016 at 10:21 PM
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I really appreciate that, Christy! 
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Katray2
on August 2, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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Wonderful to have you back with us, Katray2! I really do miss you when you're away.
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lovelyladymonk
on August 2, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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Katray2
on July 30, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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Good to see you back too, Annicita; Thank you, my friend..
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Katray2
on July 30, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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nice to see you posting again katray...i've been on hiatus too
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Annicita
on July 30, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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Kabu
on July 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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Well said, Ciel, Thank you...
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Katray2
on July 30, 2016 at 8:13 AM
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Much appreciated, FSI!
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Katray2
on July 30, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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Thank you, TAPS!
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Katray2
on July 30, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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I also understand well that exhaustion of the heart and creativity
in the face of too much input, too little responsiveness to one's efforts, too many external forces one has no ability to touch or change... And the healing power in that one bright blossom, too. Sometimes, too, one's own body chemistry gets depressed and steals away enthusiasm and interest in the world or anything. Every time a flower blooms in my garden, it's a happy surprise!
I hope we can all here be blossoms in your garden!
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Ciel
on July 30, 2016 at 7:15 AM
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It is great to see you posting.
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FormerStudentIntern
on July 30, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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Great post. So glad to see you here.
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TAPS.
on July 29, 2016 at 2:56 PM
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Yes, so much is the same in all the differences. Thank you, Dear Kabu for being such a wonderful and caring friend..
Now I await my Dear One...
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Katray2
on July 29, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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I grew up with Summers like thatand here it is the miracle of regeneration after such long cold winters.
Yes there is a dear heart here that beats just for you along with the friends that love you. I was concerned. Am glad you will be back. sending you hugs as your spirit begins to bloom again.
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Kabu
on July 29, 2016 at 12:35 PM
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Thank you, RPresta, good to hear from you too!
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Katray2
on July 29, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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Katray2
My heart is smiling to see you back, dear lady! Such a beautiful post. I understand what you felt when you saw the bloom. No answer necessary. I'm just glad you are here. 
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Sea_Gypsy
on July 29, 2016 at 10:53 AM
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Thank you CCT! I will be attempting to catch up on commenting in a day or two; reading alot now..:)
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Katray2
on July 29, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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Well I wonder if I could be so brave, it will be marvelous to have you back. We seem to have lost so many. Just take it easy.
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C_C_T
on July 29, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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