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March Reminded Me (Ruth’s SOLS)

Ruth Ayres

March reminded me to take care of myself.
March reminded me of the power of a writing community.
March reminded me I am determined.
March reminded me my words make a difference to other’s lives.
March reminded me I’m busy.
March reminded me ordinary days are my passion.
March reminded me to let go of unrealistic expectations.
March reminded me to breathe.
March reminded me each day is a gift.

It’s been many years since a month has whirled me around like March 2011. Emotions swirling. Life swarming. Days filled to the brim. Thank goodness I’ve been living like a writer: paying attention to the details;  collecting words every single day; pushing myself to really see life.

Thank you for helping me realize these reminders this month. I needed them. I am forever changed. And this is a good thing. Because life is about growing, changing, connecting, and becoming the best possible versions of ourselves. March reminded me this can’t happen in isolation.

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8 thoughts on “March Reminded Me (Ruth’s SOLS)”

  2. Thanks for your inspiration! Being reminded of what’s really important, matters so much. It calms the mind and spirit, and takes my writing right to the heart of things.

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  3. My dear friend, I love your words. They are like showers of blessings. I marvel at the smoothness and precision in which you capture your thoughts and share. Thank you for challenging me, supporting me, encouraging me.

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  5. March reminded me how rewarding it is to let my voice be heard.

    March reminded me how thankful I am for Ruth for helping us all become “the best possible versions of ourselves.”

    Thank you!

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  6. It’s been a whirlwind of a month, surely, but that is meant in the nicest of metaphors. It’s great to have the life mixed up in new ways, & you were the person who mixed us up by the challenge, the encouragement, & the modeling. Thanks for it all.

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  7. Ditto! to all that! I sure appreciate you and all you must have to do to keep up with this blog. Actually I have no idea, but it must be work. Thank you! I wish I would have done this much much earlier but it is what it is. Hapy slicing! Your post is wonderful! You always use the right words. I can see that like anything, with practice, we all get better! Freer, more confident as we write. I can truly identify with my students. Hope to see you one of thses days! 🙂

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  8. Simply lovely my friend, in how it’s written as well as the content of the message.
    Thank you big time for giving us the gift of this community, of your encouragement, and of your energy. You continually amaze me.
    If I wasn’t already (much) older than you, I’d want to be you when I grow up. 🙂

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