Oh, my heart! Your story brought tears to my eyes for its wisdom and beautiful elucidation of a fundamental truth of this existence. Harmonious is such a beautiful word for embracing the complexities and contradictions of life, without wasting energy trying to fix them. Without those complexities and contradictions, life would not be--at all. They are necessary to existence. And the photo of Elena with her flower crown is just absolutely precious! Thank you for sharing this story and for being you in this world, Candace. You are a gift--words, art, and all.
Susan, thank you so much for your beautiful comment -- you always bring so many new layers of insight to each story, and this week more than ever! I love what you wrote here: "Without those complexities and contradictions, life would not be--at all," and I especially love your wisdom about not wasting our energy trying to resolve these complexities. I really needed to hear that tonight, so thank you!! 🙏🤍✨
PS: I thought of you and José when I read this morning's offering in the Poem-a-Day, first because of the simple beauty of a poem about paying attention, and second because the poet is Uruguayan. Her name is Circe Maia and the poem is "I Didn't Know". Maybe you know her? https://poets.org/poem-a-day
Thank you for sharing this magical story! Your daughter is lucky to have you and her school teacher as such nurturing adults in her life. This story is beautiful, a reminder for all of us to accept all parts of ourselves and we too can be harmonious. Happy summer!
Thank you so much for your moving comment, Kayla -- I'm so glad this story resonated with you, and that I could send some of the beauty of living harmoniously your way this week 🙏🤍✨
Dear Candace, your essays reach me at just the time when I need to know something. They carry messages that I need to hear at that moment and I always end up checking my inbox at the right time. It's like we are connected across continents, with you as a conduit to the words I need to hear. Thank you for being there. Sending love to you and your adorable family.
Minaz, thank you so very much for your beautiful comment. I have absolutely been on the receiving end of perfectly timed words, so I'm really honored and humbled to hear that this story was such a timely read for you as well. Thank you so much for reading and being here, and I wish you a wonderful summer of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Such a perfect word to describe that balancing act of emotions - all of which are valid - for a healthy and thoughtful outlook on life. And that woven crown is so delightful. How beautiful. ENjoy your holiday time together - may there be many shared moments to remember forever!
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful comment, Cate! I'm so happy this story resonated with you, and I wish you a peaceful winter of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Glorious! Beautiful crown, beautiful daughter! Beautiful words describing a magical moment! And then there is 'Harmonious' describing your child! What a gift!
Thank you Candace Rose for sharing this special end-of-school time.
Enjoy your summer, may it be magical, restful, and of course, harmonious!
Jeannine, thank you so much for your beautiful words here! I'm just delighted to hear that you enjoyed this story and that the idea of living harmoniously resonated with you, and please know I'm wishing you the same as this summer continues to unfold 🙏🤍✨
This is beautiful Candace. Knowing our feelings is something many take for granted but is not something children (and many adults) are able to do. And harmonious is next level isn’t it? What a little inspiration! Have a beautiful summer together.
Amanda, you really put that so perfectly -- harmonious absolutely is next level, and I think it's why I walked away from my meeting with Elena's teacher filled with such gratitude and awe for her wisdom. Here's to a harmonious rest of the year for us all! 🙏🤍✨
Yes! I love how you put that, Dianne. There are so many things I always expected to hear in a parent-teacher meeting, and I think that's why my time with Elena's teacher means so much -- it's always filled with so much more nuance than I expected, and with wisdom for me to take away for both Elena and myself. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, and for reading and being here 🙏🤍✨
The world needs more harmonious. Wonderful she knows what she is feeling when she feels it. A testimony to your parenting. Such a beautiful wreath on her beautiful head. ❤️
A beautiful picture of your daughter! My firstborn daughter wore a crown of flowers for her wedding instead of a veil. Brought back a happy memory for me. I will ponder harmonious.
Ahh that's so lovely to hear, Sarah, and even lovelier to picture your daughter wearing a flower crown on her wedding day -- thanks so much for sharing that, and for reading and being here! 🙏🤍✨
Yes! She's been such a gift to Elena and to our whole family. Thanks so much for reading and being here, Irene, and please know I'm wishing you a wonderful summer of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Such a lovely description for your daughter. There are so many people in my life who really have trouble with feelings and are not able to identify (or be ok with) either being happy or sad, so it is a blessing that she is able to feel and accept those feelings. Have a great summer, with lots of fun and flowers.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Mary Lou -- I'm so glad you enjoyed this story, and I'm wishing you a wonderful summer of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Oh, my heart! Your story brought tears to my eyes for its wisdom and beautiful elucidation of a fundamental truth of this existence. Harmonious is such a beautiful word for embracing the complexities and contradictions of life, without wasting energy trying to fix them. Without those complexities and contradictions, life would not be--at all. They are necessary to existence. And the photo of Elena with her flower crown is just absolutely precious! Thank you for sharing this story and for being you in this world, Candace. You are a gift--words, art, and all.
Susan, thank you so much for your beautiful comment -- you always bring so many new layers of insight to each story, and this week more than ever! I love what you wrote here: "Without those complexities and contradictions, life would not be--at all," and I especially love your wisdom about not wasting our energy trying to resolve these complexities. I really needed to hear that tonight, so thank you!! 🙏🤍✨
Love and blessings to you, Candace. Always.
PS: I thought of you and José when I read this morning's offering in the Poem-a-Day, first because of the simple beauty of a poem about paying attention, and second because the poet is Uruguayan. Her name is Circe Maia and the poem is "I Didn't Know". Maybe you know her? https://poets.org/poem-a-day
Thank you for sharing this magical story! Your daughter is lucky to have you and her school teacher as such nurturing adults in her life. This story is beautiful, a reminder for all of us to accept all parts of ourselves and we too can be harmonious. Happy summer!
Thank you so much for your moving comment, Kayla -- I'm so glad this story resonated with you, and that I could send some of the beauty of living harmoniously your way this week 🙏🤍✨
Your artwork and your family are a breath of fresh harmonious air.
That's so kind of you to say, Douglas -- thank you for reading and being here! 🙏
Dear Candace, your essays reach me at just the time when I need to know something. They carry messages that I need to hear at that moment and I always end up checking my inbox at the right time. It's like we are connected across continents, with you as a conduit to the words I need to hear. Thank you for being there. Sending love to you and your adorable family.
Minaz, thank you so very much for your beautiful comment. I have absolutely been on the receiving end of perfectly timed words, so I'm really honored and humbled to hear that this story was such a timely read for you as well. Thank you so much for reading and being here, and I wish you a wonderful summer of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Such a perfect word to describe that balancing act of emotions - all of which are valid - for a healthy and thoughtful outlook on life. And that woven crown is so delightful. How beautiful. ENjoy your holiday time together - may there be many shared moments to remember forever!
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful comment, Cate! I'm so happy this story resonated with you, and I wish you a peaceful winter of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Glorious! Beautiful crown, beautiful daughter! Beautiful words describing a magical moment! And then there is 'Harmonious' describing your child! What a gift!
Thank you Candace Rose for sharing this special end-of-school time.
Enjoy your summer, may it be magical, restful, and of course, harmonious!
Jeannine, thank you so much for your beautiful words here! I'm just delighted to hear that you enjoyed this story and that the idea of living harmoniously resonated with you, and please know I'm wishing you the same as this summer continues to unfold 🙏🤍✨
What a wonderful story it really touched me
I'm so glad to hear that, Jo 🙏✨
This is beautiful Candace. Knowing our feelings is something many take for granted but is not something children (and many adults) are able to do. And harmonious is next level isn’t it? What a little inspiration! Have a beautiful summer together.
Amanda, you really put that so perfectly -- harmonious absolutely is next level, and I think it's why I walked away from my meeting with Elena's teacher filled with such gratitude and awe for her wisdom. Here's to a harmonious rest of the year for us all! 🙏🤍✨
Four-year-olds are spectacular!
They really are! And I love that you know that, Sue 🥹✨
As a former teacher, I never described a child this way. I would say friendly, congenial, well adjusted, well liked, makes friends easily, etc.
There is so much nuance in the world harmonious....a lovely word!
Yes! I love how you put that, Dianne. There are so many things I always expected to hear in a parent-teacher meeting, and I think that's why my time with Elena's teacher means so much -- it's always filled with so much more nuance than I expected, and with wisdom for me to take away for both Elena and myself. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, and for reading and being here 🙏🤍✨
Always a joy filled moment in my day....
The world needs more harmonious. Wonderful she knows what she is feeling when she feels it. A testimony to your parenting. Such a beautiful wreath on her beautiful head. ❤️
"The world needs more harmonious." Amen to that, Gayle! Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed this story 🙏🤍✨
A beautiful picture of your daughter! My firstborn daughter wore a crown of flowers for her wedding instead of a veil. Brought back a happy memory for me. I will ponder harmonious.
Ahh that's so lovely to hear, Sarah, and even lovelier to picture your daughter wearing a flower crown on her wedding day -- thanks so much for sharing that, and for reading and being here! 🙏🤍✨
So beautiful and how lovely to have a teacher who recognizes that in Elena. Enjoy your summer.💗🪷🕊️🙏🏻
Yes! She's been such a gift to Elena and to our whole family. Thanks so much for reading and being here, Irene, and please know I'm wishing you a wonderful summer of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨
Oh, my. Your sweet, beautiful, harmonious daughter. Lovely, Candace. Simply and marvelously wonderful!
Thank you so much, Julie 🥹 I'm so happy you enjoyed this story!
Yes, our world needs harmony. And seeing it in our children, grandchildren, and the children of the world gives us hope! ❤️
"Our world needs harmony." Amen to that, Jeffrey! Thanks so much for your wonderful comment, and for reading and being here 🙏
Such a lovely description for your daughter. There are so many people in my life who really have trouble with feelings and are not able to identify (or be ok with) either being happy or sad, so it is a blessing that she is able to feel and accept those feelings. Have a great summer, with lots of fun and flowers.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Mary Lou -- I'm so glad you enjoyed this story, and I'm wishing you a wonderful summer of living harmoniously 🙏🤍✨