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Susan Martin's avatar

Thanks for these words. I am struggling so much with all the anger and division in our country and in my family. Last night was a night of soul searching and grief. You reminded me that Ubuntu and justice need to be applied to all of life. I certainly can not love others until I love myself.

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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis's avatar

Susan these are such difficult times; the anger and divisiveness are depressing. I too am deeply grieving and writing is helping me. I do think if we offer compassion and love to ourselves it helps us offer the same to others. And being honest about how sad/angry/disappointed we are helps too. God bless you!

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Susan Martin's avatar

God bless you and your writing that inspires us to fierce love.

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👉🏻jonathan_foster's avatar

"How do we love our neighbors more? We treat them as though they are kin. We treat them as though they are worthy of dignity and belonging. Why? Because we are worthy of such goodness, and so are they." ♥️

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Nancy E. Holroyd, RN's avatar

Such wise words. It starts with self-healing and love and extending it outwards. Thank you.

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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis's avatar

Yes, Nancy, it really does start with us! Sending you love and hope your love radiates out to our hurting world.

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Nancy's avatar

I needed the connecting found here with what you shared dear one Bless you! Keep shining 🙏♥️🌟!

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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis's avatar

Thank you Nancy. Blessings on you, and shine on.

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Stephanie Dee Smith's avatar

I first was introduced to Ubuntu by Bishop Tutu in his book with the Dalai Lama, "The Book of Joy". It was the most beautiful concept - that we can only be when we are "we". You've captured the essence of this kind of just love so perfectly. Thank you for sharing.

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Jacqueline Lewis's avatar

Thanks!! That’s a great book.

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Jacqueline Lewis's avatar

Thank you Jonathan!! ❤️

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Karen's avatar

The clairvoyance in the way you speak of Ubuntu is life giving and nourishment for the soul. Most grateful for this offering.

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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis's avatar

Thank you so much Karen. It is a healing thought for me, that if we find our connectedness, and lean in, it will heal us all.

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