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JoJo Narigon's avatar

I'm a cancer too. I live in a city where five Rivers converge. I have promised myself I will never live in a place that isn't close to a river again. Beautiful piece of writing. I'm going to try your water meditation.

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Heidi Fettig Parton's avatar

Thanks, JoJo. A five-river convergence! How amazing.

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Karol Jackowski's avatar

Having had the Mississippi River cast its spell on me for 40 days, I love stories about Sister Water doing the same to whoever listens.

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Heidi Fettig Parton's avatar

Yes! I have a photo of us with the magical Mississippi behind us! It came out kind of dark, but I keep it to remind me of the wonder of your river retreat and Ole Day!

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Rebecca Gummere's avatar

Heidi, I’m restarting my meditation efforts and find I like to listen to a soundtrack of water while sitting. Just this morning I realized I crave having water nearby - the sound of it, the cool that comes from its surface, the particular smell of it, and the wonder and mystery of what is in its depths. Reading your post today seems timely! Thank you for your lovely words.

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Heidi Fettig Parton's avatar

I'm so glad to hear we're in sync today! I was listening to water sounds (there are endless water tracks on Spotify) while I wrote this post!

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