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Anne Swanson's avatar

Stephanie, it feels selfish of me to say that YOU should have been the one to get the treatment, because saying that discounts all the others who also need it and deserve it…but we all wished that for you.

These words you wrote about staying, and surrendering, and contributing to the greater whole, resonated deeply with me. Knowing that your closing door opened 2 for someone else adds a sliver of hope.

You seem to have found peace in your path a long time ago and yet these “detours” must be so difficult to endure.

Sending you big hugs from the mountains and expanse of Colorado.

PS. I too love IFS!

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Matt Dalton's avatar

I read and re-read this several times. So beautiful and profound. I won’t forget it. I am a distant friend from a long time ago. You have already found what I would wish for you.

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Thomas Macpherson's avatar

Hi Stephanie. I was sorry to hear the results of the study selection. How you keep going with an open mind and open heart remains such an inspiration to me. I just started with a new heart monitor after several cardiac events required hospitalization and had to increase my infusions after the disease advanced. Maybe we can compare notes on our new regimen! We are sending our love and best wishes.

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Joanne's avatar

Thank you for sharing the breadth of your journey & the nuances of the mind .This path can cull forth so much of life to be met that has sat under the layers . Your offerings are a gift.

Congrats on the IFS offering this will certainly broaden & deepen the landscape . I found IFS & associated paths to feel so natural & helpful personally & professionally 🙏

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libby haan's avatar

whatever i could write seems unequal to the beauty of this post. thank you, Steph

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Michelle Arregoitia's avatar

Stephanie 💕

It’s so amazing to see how you are forever tuned into what your inner “oracle” is whispering through all the competing voices in your mind. The stillness that guides you. So beautiful to just be in your orbit of reflections around “right” action and the wide open lens through which you experience this world and your journey.

Wrapping you in so much love and peace Stephanie.

♥️🫂🙏🕊️

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Aaron's avatar

We begin to find peace

when we loosen our grip

on the things we once held too tightly

and in the quiet that follows,

we realize they were never ours to keep.

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Kate's avatar

Extraordinary. I sit here, a stranger in silence and admiration. Layers within layers, the courage, the beauty.

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