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Six Word Memoir

lucy is inviting us to consider what six words would make up our memoir in this moment.  Mine are:

urban monk bearing witness to beauty

I’d love to hear what your own six word memoir would be.  Feel free to share it in the comments or at your own blog.

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19 Responses

  1. These are all so, so wonderful! I absolutely love reading your memoirs and imagining the textured lives you all are leading. :-)

  2. Christine – I couldnt imagine a more apt or inspiring description of your journey.

    The memoir that I am practicing in this moment:

    creative sophisticate affirming beauty and artistry