I enjoyed immensely listening to the biographies this morning. I truly am in awe at the different circumstances that each of us has faced and conquered and that we are all meeting here at this time and place for this AWP. Everyone has been so transparent and I have appreciated it. I am here to learn how to be a better writer and teacher and I'm going to also come out an improved person for this rich experience. Thanks!
I have also appreciated the time to write. I'm not sure that I have ever taken this much time in one week to write. Usually I'm just writing short journal entries, lists, etc. I have some children's books that I have wanted to put into action as far as even getting them completely down on paper and even published. Now I think I will be able to accomplish this.
As I was driving home I was reflecting on today's readings. There are many similarities in backgrounds and struggles. We are together because we have some things to teach and learn from each other. There are no coincidences. Mary Anne Williamson wrote that when we make eye contact with a person crossing our path and there is a connection we were meant to be at that place together. We must follow through and find out why. They need us or we need them at that point in our lives. It may be for only a brief few moments and then it might be for a life time.
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