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Susan OBrien's avatar

Super start. Keep on keeping on.

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Thank you Susan.

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Robin Friend's avatar

Beautiful. Want you to be safe and strong. It will be an honor to wait for more.

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Thank you Robin, that's really kind of you.

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Sage Justice's avatar

Another beautiful piece of writing!

I’ve felt a kinship with you, dear Lori, from day one.

I, too, was four when I begged to learn more about God. I was younger than that when I had my first spiritual experience and met a man who called himself, Jesus. While I’m not religious, I do find the pursuit intriguing.

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John Hamilton's avatar

I'll just leave this here for now:

“The Christian of the future will be a mystic, or they will not exist at all.”

— Karl Rahner

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Perhaps John, we're coming to understand that “Churches don't hold divinity, human hearts do”.

― Abhijit Naskar

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Sabrina McNeill's avatar

At first I was worried I was about to be preached to by someone I’d trusted not to but this appears to also be in part a complicated relationship with one’s God of childhood changing. Thank you for being clear without oversimplifying. In metta

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

No preaching here Sabrina, I promise — only the desire to boost our hope. Thank you for seeing me, and giving me the benefit of the doubt.

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Sabrina McNeill's avatar

I almost never stop at an authors opening lines with my preconceptions and do my best for my students to do the same. I look forward to your next chapter!

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

As I look forward to our continued conversation. ☺️

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Jessica Fleming's avatar

I'm a Masters degree spiritual counsellor with many decades of experience. I bravo your courage and will look forward to next Sunday and Zimbabwe. Bless you.

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Thank you Jessica, it's so good to have you here.

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Tom Joad's avatar

I love “SubStack Sundays”, I read such wonderful stories. Can’t wait till next Sunday for the next chapter!

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Thank you Tom, it's really good to have you here. I hope the next chapter meets your expectations!

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Anne Hyatt's avatar

I totally understand what you are going through and I pray you will find the light to keep going because your writings are incredible and very helpful. Your writings have helped me to understand the sadness that is going on in America. Please keep writing.

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Anne, I'm so humbled by your words, thank you. To know my work is shedding light in dark times — that keeps me going.

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Still Learning's avatar

Lori, you have amazing strength and courage! Your story is painful and inspires deep empathy as well as some much needed courage for me.

We have moved from home hospice care to a Hospice House an hour from our home. Getting professional help for Henry with space for me to sleep in his room is the best I can imagine . Your prayers for courage, support, and equanimity are needed and appreciated 🙏

Sending you my best for light, love, and peace💖 for you and your loved ones.

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David Chiasson's avatar

Thank you Lori for sharing your journey. I'm looking forward to the next installment. It reminds me of my own journey which I would enjoy sharing with you.

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

I agree with Aleithia! Please start writing David, if you haven't already.

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David Chiasson's avatar

I have not yet started but I will this week. Thank you.

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Lori Corbet Mann's avatar

Tag me when you do please, David — I look forward to it!

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Aleithia's avatar

I'd love to learn of it. Consider sharing it with all of us.

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