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Beth Carter's avatar

Hey Brother. I see you over there. Glad you're here, man. Glad you're here. Keep breathing. <3

Anthony's avatar

Thank you Beth, I’m glad you are here too! Let’s keep breathing together 🙂

Anna's avatar

One day at a time, sometimes one breath at a time, willing to show up for Grace or Magic is where we are whole always. Blessed be. Just celebrated 40 yrs 12/25/25. Thx so much. So good to see and feel you.

Anthony's avatar

Anna, thank you for this and congratulations on 40 years!! On Christmas Day too! Yes one breath at a time.

Laura T 💉 RN BSN's avatar

You are so creative! Such a beautiful written article to go along with the art - truly magical. I think in life we must forgive others and ourselves which is not easy. Maybe we are here to learn.

Anthony's avatar

Thank you again! I really pushed myself into more vulnerability with this one, so I appreciate it being well received. And yes, though it’s not so much learning as remembering…if that makes sense. As I “learn” it just feels like coming home or closer to it

Laura T 💉 RN BSN's avatar

Speaking as a nurse and if I was your nurse and fellow human I agree vulnerability puts you at risk. You shared your life that’s bravery but so many will steal that from you. Being vulnerable and forgiving heals you but you really are gifted

Laura T 💉 RN BSN's avatar

Love you ❤️ some people just put tears in my eyes and heart

Anthony's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

David's avatar
Feb 5Edited

Hey what’s up Anthony. I’m friends with with that Bill W. kid too! 😌

Anthony's avatar

Welcome David! Thanks for stopping by and saying hi!

Margaret Fleck's avatar

I like this, very much.

As a fellow traveler, I relate.

Learning to identify my feelings and their source was important for me. It still keeps me sane and gives me a starting point.

Anthony's avatar

Thank you. And to me, the body is the only place that hasn’t been fully captured, where prelinguistic memory and direct interaction with reality remain unmediated. The more accurately we can identify those experiences and feelings, the closer we can get to reality, and the feeling of being alive

Marianne's avatar

Beautifully said/written. I appreciate your insights and can relate. Have you read the book "Breathing Under Water" by Richard Rohr? I think you would like it. Keep writing breathing, sharing, shining. Many blessings.