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Glenda Turner's avatar

Showing up is powerful, and sometimes all that's needed.

Ray Kauffmann's avatar

In color with a smile, that's it.

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Though it wears us down,

may we keep on showing up.

Yes, Ray, it’s worth it.

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Purpose-filled effort,

Holy hearty stubborn joy.

Brave and beautiful.

Ray Kauffmann's avatar

Much appreciation for your encouragement Marisol!

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Thanks are due to you,

to your earnest, vital work.

Truly life-saving.

Ruth Lopez's avatar

Have you ever experimented with just going in and talking about something that you most passionately love, regardless? I'm not going to promise that some distracted kids will suddenly tune in, but I do recall as a child pretending not to listen and still have part of me listening.

Ray Kauffmann's avatar

That is sage advice! Ruth. Something I can definitely do more intentionally!