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Oh Jenna, this is beautiful. I felt the love your Dad has for you and the welcoming, coming home reaching out of his hand to you.

To be a vessel of reconciliation.

A vessel of neutrality

A vessel of love

A vessel of hope...

This is so beautiful and sacred. Thank you. x

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Jenna, 'vessel of reconciliation' and 'conduit of forgiveness' are just so beautiful. Thank you for the reminder to honor the connections between us❤️🙏🕊️

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The "empty" row and the outreached hand - powerful images, Jenna!

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What a profound moment of healing, thank you for sharing your story Jenna.

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That was certainly a profound and memorable moment for me. Even in my limited sensibility of space and time, I had a sense that more was happening as my loving daughter came to take my hand. I am so honored that all of you could somehow use me in that leap of understanding. Thanks for sharing in writing, so well done by your gifted hand.

Love, Dad

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What a beautiful story! I'm really loving the class and so excited to dive deeper. Thank you for everything you're sharing and bringing forward, Jenna. It's really so powerful!

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Oh yay, Allysha! I'm so glad to hear it! ❤️❤️❤️ Let me know if I can be of any help.

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Jenna- Vessel of reconciliation is such a great way of talking about this. And I appreciate your openness on talking about your dad. What a beautiful piece.

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Thank you so much, Thalia! 💕🤗 Now that I think of it, I believe the phrase 'vessel of reconciliation' actually came from an ancestor guide. They also taught me 'conduit of forgiveness'. They're big on prepositional phrases. Lol.

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What a beautiful sharing here today, Jenna! I felt your dilemma. For it is my own at times. The idea that I can hold it all, I am the one to fix it, I need to take a side, I stand alone! And isn't that what our culture has taught us. Be the rock! Be one unto yourself! Needing help as a sign of weakness. OMG! I love your response! How do I be with the paradox? How do I extend a hand and how do I receive a hand? Opening up within the question. Remembering our relationality. Lovely...

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It's funny how it often doesn't even occur to me that I can ask for help. Just as you say here, it's cultural for sure. It's like I automatically see that whatever is on my path is only mine to do. Not only does that overburden me, but it also centers me as more necessary than others. This path of learning relationality definitely has its growth edge! Thanks for being on this path with me! 💖😍💖

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This is so beautiful, Jenna. Your Dad's sweet gesture brought tears to my eyes, and I can feel the influence of your ancestors through your humble words. Such a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you so much, Emily! 🤗💖

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