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Charles Callis's avatar

Your words weave a wonderful tapestry of images and ideas. I love the painting. Early Renaissance art conveys a luminous spirituality. I didn’t know about Mary’s words being banned. That says a lot. The human race is having to learn equality the hard way. Bees and starlings know all about moving together in harmony with the earth and each other.

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Elizabeth Wainwright's avatar

Thank you for reading and for your thoughtful comment, Charles 🙏 Yes, Mary’s words being banned says so much. I love that her words persist.

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Michelle Werrett's avatar

What an inspiring, thoughtful piece, Elizabeth. And yes, ‘the word’ can begin so much; in this I hope and trust.

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Elizabeth Wainwright's avatar

Ah thanks lovely Michelle, how kind. And yes, what unknowable, world-shaking power the word can have. I’m trying to hope and trust in that too x

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Susan Feathers's avatar

A profound post

May I share on my blog? Walkearth.org Thanks so much.

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Elizabeth Wainwright's avatar

Thank you Susan, I’m glad it resonated in some way. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and yes, feel free to share it. I’ll look forward to reading your blog too - thanks for sharing 🙏

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Susan Feathers's avatar

Elizabeth, I posted your article on my blog today. Walkearth.org Thank you!

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Elizabeth Wainwright's avatar

Thank you Susan - I’ve just seen this - what a lovely sharing and recommendation. And alongside The Marginalian / Maria Popova too - I love her work! Thank you 🙏 and I’m glad it resonated

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