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In the Midst of Spring . . .

 . . . there is also a Great Autumn.

What is being released within you to make way for summer’s fruit?

© Christine Valters Paintner at Abbey of the Arts:
Transformative Living through Contemplative & Expressive Arts

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3 Responses

  1. i feel the release is imminent…can’t tell if i’m holding on or it just hasn’t surfaced as to what needs to be let go…guess i’ll let the season continue. ha. do i have a choice? :-)