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Priscilla's avatar

Thank you for being so open and generous with your heart, Lisa. In a world that is constantly grabbing and keeping and hoarding it is beyond beautiful to see and feel someone giving and offering. 🤍

Lisa Olivera's avatar

That means a lot to receive -- thank you for taking the time 💛

Priscilla's avatar

Yes, you have a pure heart of gold. 💛

Michelle's avatar

As always, so much of what you share resonates deeply. Thank you for staying open, so I have the courage to do it too, over & over.

Lisa Olivera's avatar

I'm so grateful it resonates -- it helps me feel more connected, too. Thank you <3

Jenny Booth Potter's avatar

This is gorgeous. Sadly too long to tattoo on my body so I’m trying to figure out other ways to keep it close 💛

Lisa Olivera's avatar

The amount of reminders I wish I could tattoo on my body... with you <3

Shira Erlichman's avatar

so many things to say; but "my heart in front of me, 2024, 35mm film" took my breath away. i love how you see!

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Tears! I love how you see, Shira -- your art and words always feel like a jolt back to the present. Thank you for all you share and are.

Diana M. Wilson's avatar

What an extraordinary post--I love these lines:

How do I keep going?

Practice generosity. Think less about yourself and more about what you have to offer. Think less about what people will think of what you offer, and more about what people will receive by you choosing to offer it. Think less about your own personal doubts and more about what a gift it is to move beyond your often-narrow ideas of your work and into the ways it truly nourishes people, when you just get out of your own way. Generosity is a value to lean on when you aren’t sure what to do; it always gives in both directions.

Thank you for YOUR generosity. Diana

Lisa Olivera's avatar

So grateful it connected with you <3

Melissa Short's avatar

This was timely especially after stepping away from all social media platforms. The reminder to “let yourself be where you are” was a much needed permission. I felt parts of me soften as I read that. Also, “stop trying to hold it together you are not glue or stone.” Thank you for offering words that are meant for real life and not the manufactured one most of us are being asked to live online. 🩶

Lisa Olivera's avatar

"The manufactured one most of us are being asked to live online" whew... this. I hope stepping away from social media brings you even more connectedness to real life. Such a brave thing to do in this season. <3

Angie Enfedaque's avatar

Thanking you so much Lisa ❤️☀️🌺

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Thank you for reading <3

Holly Whitaker's avatar

Loving you always and needing this always. That interview with Jane. I was explains to Jeremy “she said she wanted them to come back as test animals” and he just said “wow”.

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Wow! Indeed, wow. So much so. Love you so.

Emma Hoareau's avatar

Thank you for this ♥️

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Thank you for reading <3

Liz Shine's avatar

Lyrical. I look forward to your weekly contemplations. Cutlivating joy in our own lives through ritual and connection is indeed how we keep going. ❤️

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Always grateful to see your name here <3

Cynthia Wall, LCSW's avatar

Loved every word. Idea. Bigger concepts. Gestalt of this piece. Hugs from the place of slowed down, but not stopping. Cyn🕯️

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Thank you for this reflection -- slowed down but not stopping, yes <3

Kristi Graydon's avatar

Your words are always so hopeful and encouraging, thank you. 🤍

Lisa Olivera's avatar

So glad they reach you <3

Alenka's avatar

There are no words to describe how soothing and timely your words are to me at this very moment of my life… thank you from my inner child, thank you from me, too ❤️‍🩹❤️

Lisa Olivera's avatar

I'm so grateful to read this -- truly. Thank you for taking the time to share it <3

Carol's avatar

Thank you! I am going to print this out and keep it close to me - in my heart, in my art , and in my life. It validates my feelings, my questions and thoughts these past weeks and months.

Lisa Olivera's avatar

You're not alone in the questions and thoughts <3

Lynx Lens's avatar

Thank you for writing this. I needed to read this so badly. I’ve been struggling to find my rituals again, and to find the balance, because I guess I unlearned how to keep it going.

I will use this as a reference to not forget. Also, it’s never too late to restart.

Thank you.

Lisa Olivera's avatar

Never too late to restart -- yes <3 it's all practice. Such a relief.

Jackie Moloney's avatar

Beautiful. Just what I needed this morning.