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You think you are strong
Walls build by hand, block by block
Find your Middle Ground
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Break down the fortress
Dismantle and declutter
Find peace beyond ruin
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This photo is of Tantallon Castle with Bass Rock behind it. Its close to where I grew up and is a stone’s throw from my Brother and my Mum in East Lothian. I haven’t seen them in person since July 2019.
I’m someone who built the blocks to be strong, but I also need to let go and acknowledge the sweet sadness of not being able to be there. I miss Scotland and the family, and hold them in my heart.
Find Your Middle Ground 
Thought provoking, Val
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Beautiful. Amber ❤
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I was the same too! I looked strong but that was because I had so many walls around me.
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It’s so difficult to be separated from our loved ones. My sister hasn’t seen her adult children in a year due to borders being closed. Sending love and hugs from afar Val. May you be reunited with your loved ones soon 💕🌈
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Thanks Karen ❤️It’s such an interesting dynamic … not being present in person, but being present to heart feeling an connection.
We are multi dimensional beings after all 💕
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Break down the fortress
Dismantle and declutter
Find peace beyond ruin
I love these lines!! So true, we often build walls to feel strong, and then clutter ourselves within. It took me a while to learn of permeable boundaries.
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Thank you PD for your insight, words and understanding. Permeable is not negative after all 💕
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You are very welcome, your words bring out the best in me 💛
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That fortress needs to crumble to find that peace. And oh so challenging at times, isn’t it?
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Some times more than others. Thank you Kathy 💖
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Decluttering is enlightening!
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Thank you Colleen. Have you noticed the blocks that are ready to be set aside?
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Actually, I have. My own blocks so carefully set (some will always remain and I do need them) and others that just clutter the view and the access now.
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❤ Not seeing loved ones is the hardest part of this pandemic. Video conferencing is a nice option, but not really the same as being with them.
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Lovely…makes me think if we build it too strongly we sometimes miss letting wonderful people in too 🤔
Sending wishes that you are reunited with your family soon 🤞❤️
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I hope you get to see your family soon. It looks like a lovely place to live and visit.
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Thanks Jim. It is a beautiful part of the world 😊
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Val, I hope you’ll get to see your family in the upcoming year. Wise words about decluttering, thank you! ❤
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Thank you Betty 🙏
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A beautiful photo, Val. Part of strength is being able to let go. Or be patient and wait for the right time. Peace to you, my friend.
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