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The Braver Mom's avatar

The most beautiful thing I’ve read today. Thank you 🙏

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Lisa's avatar

This was heartbreaking and hopeful at once. Thank you.

It is magic to open my eyes in the morning and wonder what wonders I will see in the in between moments of the daily routine. They are perpetually present.

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Jodie Melissa Rogers's avatar

Feeling moved by this for so many reasons, a really beautiful post - thank you!

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Анастасия's avatar

I think magic includes life in general.

Magic can manifest itself in any situation. She is able to heal, to give strength, to return to faith. It seems to me that this is the uniqueness of magic. It is different, deep, eternal and incomprehensible.

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Hunter Burgtorf's avatar

Beautiful, Maia and Laura. I loved reading your notes to each other. Keeping your sister and family in my thoughts and that they continue to stay safe. Xx

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Carmen Luisa's avatar

There’s so much magic and medicine in this! 💗Thank you for writing about your doubts of magic in the face of the current situation in Israel, Maia.

I’ve just received the much needed “we’re okay” message and have been wondering what to write on Substack when in relation to other people’s losses, fears and nightmares nothing else seems to matter.

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Maia Toll's avatar

It’s a nightmare. I’m so glad you got your “we’re okay.” So many people--on both sides--won’t be getting that message.😔

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Carmen Luisa's avatar

💔

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Carole H's avatar

I really enjoyed this!

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Jo Hanlon-Moores's avatar

“From observing to attempting to create.” Yes, indeed. This is where I find myself also. Thanks to both of you for this magical piece (and your kind words). May your sister, family and friends continue to be protected and safe. Xx

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Laura Pashby's avatar

Thank you so much for reading Jo.

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Jo Hanlon-Moores's avatar

Thank you, Laura. I share the love of mist having once heard voices (not distant but confiding in me) whilst standing in a field, early morning, surrounded. This morning I woke to an invisible garden, lost in a cloud of mist and knew magic was literally in the air. ❤️

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Laura Pashby's avatar

Yes! It was here too 🤍💫

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Maia Toll's avatar

thank you for your absolutely stunning piece of writing. xx

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