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Christine Summerfield's avatar

Thank you, Maija, for sharing more heartfelt stories from your journey. I'm so glad you made it to Seattle for the concert, and what an unexpected bonus to get front-row seats! I will check out the documentary. As I get older, I too become clearer on what really matters in life, and I share many of the same values: art, beauty, nature, and time with friends and family. Soul Food. Holding you in my heart for continued guidance, strength, and love. Keep on breathing and keep on writing. love to you dear Maija XOXO

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thank you Christine. Love to you too!

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Tracy da Silva-Saal's avatar

I'm wishing you many more moments of filling up, Maija. Amanda Gibson is 100% soulful. Just wow. I know you have written about her and posted her video links before but as I grow and ready about your journey, I feel more and differently. Watching her read her art through you is profound and touches my heart with big waves of earnest and grateful joy. I appreciate your loving soul!

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thanks Tracy! I hope you get a chance to see Come and See Me in the Good Light. 💗

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KJ Sparrow's avatar

I agree with Sena. I always have a tissue when I read your posts. Great breaking of the writers damn missy!

Your courage, honesty and love of life has amazed me. I tell you right now I admire the air you breathe!

Keep on truckin' baby! Love KS

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thanks Karen. I might adopt keep on breathin’ as a motto. 💗

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Sena Cahssai's avatar

🥰 you always make me tear up of both sharing how you find joy in everything life throws at you and of all the inspirations. You rock Hafty! Keep on rocking.

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thanks Sena 💗

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Adrienne Dern's avatar

I felt like I was walking beside you, step-by-step, in this beautiful piece, Maija. So much grace in your weekend in Seattle. I sense that your treatment decision will also be accompanied by grace. Love, Adrienne

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thank you Adrienne. 💗

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Diane's avatar

So happy that Seattle came through for you.

Sending love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thanks Diane!

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OB1's avatar

I have cancer too. It is not as life-threatening at present, but it has forced me to question all my assumptions. For me, I spend a lot of time by the creek, absorbed in nature. I have realized there is just awareness, and that awareness is currently identified with this body and ego, and when this body and ego are gone, awareness will still be there, having learned from all my experiences. This awareness is available to me now and always, because it is the essence of who I am.

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Sorry you're also facing cancer. It is clarifying, isn't it. Nature is definitely a solace for me to. Beautifully said about awareness.

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D Savino's avatar

your vision is so utterly crystalline ... I appreciate you, Maija! tyvm for sharing your thoughts, prayers, struggle, love, joy, hope ... you are a gift.

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Maija Beattie's avatar

I commented instead of replied to you. oy! I blame my wonky brain

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D Savino's avatar

😇❤️💐🪩 (As a teacher at the end of the school year, I’m experimenting w leaving only emojis as feedback. So far, so good!!)

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Maija Beattie's avatar

Thanks Deidre! Miss you

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