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Tamara's avatar

This is a masterclass in the art of presence — of meeting one’s body exactly where it is, without resignation but with deep respect. What strikes me most is the quiet defiance in it. Not the loud, cinematic kind, but the subtler, more radical act of refusing to be defined solely by illness or limitation. You don’t just go on a walk, you reclaim space, time, and joy. You turn movement into ritual, resistance into play.

And that moment on the swing? That’s everything. It’s proof that childhood never fully leaves us, that joy isn’t a privilege of the young or the healthy, and that sometimes, when we least expect it, our bodies surprise us by remembering how to fly. Even the torn coat feels like a fitting symbol — letting go of what no longer serves, surrendering to nature, trusting in renewal.

What this piece makes clear is that alchemy isn’t just possible; it’s something we can practice. And maybe the real magic isn’t just in feeling better but in recognising, even in the hardest moments, that life is still waiting for us to step outside and say “yes” to it.

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Gina Goth's avatar

Hello. I love the slow gentle way you take to all. Your body, the seasons, the dogs and the seasons. And slowly there is a process. " I want to remember that kind of alchemy is available and possible." My husband and I celebrated our first date anniversary yesterday. It is so important to us. And with these last few months of ED's for me and my mom, we planned an outing. Eating out is not something I do well. We decided to try a place and called ahead and went and it was lovely. And my husband loves bowling( all this was at 10 am) and so we tried 3 places and all were not available for many reasons. We had a great time driving around and talking. And came home to a nap. Grateful for all of you.

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