A friend of mine framed a newspaper clip and picture of myself discussing “The Legend of Luna” to a group of middle school kids back in 2001. It’s been hanging on my wall ever since, and in between all those years, I’ve held a special place for you in my heart.

Although my duties as a mother, caregiver to my ailing mom, and all that goes with having to fund a family have kept me from following up on you and your journey, I have felt your presence all along.

This morning, curiosity got the best of me, and I came across your blog. I read your most recent post with tears flowing in yes, gratitude, but also in understanding. For when the trials of life get the best of me is when I bear witness to the love and care that even total strangers offer. Most recently, a man (many miles away) whom I’ve only spoken with on the phone, erased a bill that my mother incurred when she became very ill. He didn’t know me from anyone, but he did what he could to ease life’s burdens, and in doing so, reignited a faith in humanity that I at times I struggle to find.

It’s an interesting, humbling ride, this life. Thanks for being here.

“..Learning is always painful
Learning a lesson is always something difficult because one has to move from a stage of ignorance, regarding a certain thing, to a stage of knowledge, regarding that same thing
That “new” thing is to be stored, incorporated, embodied
It takes effort ; and the lesson is as much more challenging as you’re far away from learning it
If you are very unripe about it, the lesson is very heavy
But there is no need to carry with us the burden of the memory of the “effort” or “pain” suffered to learn
It ‘s like riding a bike or learning to swim or learning a new language, it is useless to sit there and think about the effort it took to learn that particular thing
Each step requires an additional effort, the more mastery and skills are required, the greater the effort
You have learned that lesson, you’re enriched, your individual progress is advanced, this is what is important
Man is an individual always destined towards progress and evolution
Okay, you’ve accumulated so many lessons and, along with them, much pain
It was inevitable otherwise you could not grow .. without pain, nothing “remains” inside, doesn’t it ?
You’ve been called to change several things and you did it, you’re still doing that
And do not look for the reason “why” this has happened and what are the lessons that you had to go through, they are part of your journey up to your complete “healing process”
Now keep with you what you have learned, it is your gathering that will stay with you for ever
Forget the past, look forward!
Do not ruminate on what has happened, you have been taught something.. that’s it !
Now that you have learned, go ahead, look ahead..”

I have a blog based upon on the same subjects you discuss and would really like to
have you share some stories/information. I know my audience would value your work.
If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to send me an email.

but what especifically, as far anyone told you,
it comes from due to bone and structural issues?

i have had such a hard time learning to receive people’s kindness and generosity. ; )

Thanks again for that loving support all those years ago, for all the ways you have been a support over the years, and for this lovely post!

Love,

julia