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Imola's avatar

Thank you for this wonderful interview. I'm taking three pieces of wisdom from here.

1. Everything that you are feeling love (wow!)

2. Marriage teaches you who you are (so true, and I say this as a divorced, single woman)

3. Never lend money, instead give it freely and never think of it again (brilliant!)

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Ooooh, I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Imola. I really loved this one, too! Yes, such great takeaways!! 🌸

Joanie Madsen's avatar

Mama Newark being honored and communicated with by using long blinks. No doubt you both are bilingual in this body language of the heart. 😻

Your grandfather’s wisdom. Yes, give, and never think of it again.

Savoring this as my first read of the morning. A most positive way to begin. Thank you both. 💜

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I looooooove the long blinks!!!! ❤️

Oh my goodness, you are very aligned with Alice's grandfather's wisdom, Joanie. ❤️❤️❤️

So happy you enjoyed Alice's beautiful words.

Sue Ferrera's avatar

Wonderful post full of much wisdom! Thank you!

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it, Sue! Yes, massive wisdom!

Patty Dann's avatar

Great interview! "Upstream" and sea creatures!

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

So happy you enjoyed it, Patty! And yes to Upstream!

PB's avatar

Love the Andrea reference

Joanie Madsen's avatar

Me Too! Forever Andrea. 💕

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Always Andrea! 🌸

Kara Kavensky's avatar

What a lovely flow of questions! (and lovely answers)

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

So happy you enjoyed it, Kara! 🌸

Susie Middleton's avatar

Thank you for this. So delighted to read more about Alice, who I admire!

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Susie! I so admire, Alice, as well!

Sandra Murzin's avatar

😽💕💖

Judith Hannah Weiss's avatar

A wonderful piece.

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

So happy you enjoyed it, Judith!

Cyndi Lee's avatar

Everything about this interview inspires me. Clear mind, good heart. That refers to Alice and to you, Jane. I feel lucky to know both of you - both dharma sisters.❤️

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Ooooh, Cyndi! Thank you! And, I agree, Alice's words are so beautiful!! xx

Mary P.'s avatar

❤️❤️❤️

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

JM Cyrus's avatar

This was so beautiful. But something about the phrase "Whatever is continuous about myself becomes cherished when I put it on" about the nightgown really dug its soft cotton claws into me.

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Oooooh, I know! Such a gorgeous line! Happy you enjoyed the interview JM!

Paulette Bodeman's avatar

Lovely interview with wisdom and insight.

Kate's avatar

So good!!

anne richardson's avatar

another wonderful interview! and what a wise therapist. most of us need to be kinder to ourselves. thanks for the reminder!

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Whole heartedly agree, Anne! Happy you enjoyed it! xx