The sky was clear now, after a rainy spell of many years …. that’s right – years, not days or months.
She had wished to soak in encouragement, enthusiasm and admiration. But her near and dear ones had chosen to be dampeners instead. They feared her power, the expanse of her flight and they feared losing control.
It was gradual disengagement, not a brutal separation. She now stood alone, but stronger than ever before.
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Thanks!
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I can’t say more what has been said. Well done.Glad the skies have cleared.
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Thank you so much!
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The first step of courage is the willingness to stand alone.
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Fully agree.
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Nice use of words – “rainy spell” “soak in” “chosen to be dampeners”
Hopefully those close to her will come to realize what a blessing it will be to her to be strong, not only for herself, but for them too.
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Yes. Energy does flow. Thank you, Pat!
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The courage to stand alone is for most, no easy task. To do so at the risk of losing family and friendships is probably not very common as the pressure to be part of a “collective” can be overpowering for a lot of people. The need to feel secure by being part of the “group” is a strong motivator and should never be underestimated. Bravo to your character. Hers will be the sunshine! 🙂
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The need for security is actually a kind of fear, that something bad may happen. If one overcomes the fear, it becomes easier to move forward. Thanks, Denise!
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She deserves her sunshine.
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Certainly ☺
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We have come a long way, yet we still struggle to gain respect. Well done, Reena.
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That’s a good point.
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surely the strongest of chains are those others convince us to put on ourselves. fortunately, the key is within us, if we have but the will to turn it.
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What intrigues me is the sense of security others derive on seeing us chained. Not realizing that there is a key, an internal switch as you mention….
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Never underestimate the power of a woman.. Very Nice.
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Thanks 🙂
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Sometimes the power of one is mighty
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Certainly! There is no one to obstruct or block.
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This is what they fear women’s power and losing control over her. Powerful post.
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Thank you, Indira! Several crimes against women are what the perpetrators deem as well-deserved punishment.
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So shameful. Many are changing but to the extant what suits them.
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