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"Jen Lee is a pioneer. She answers a call to search more deeply, to resolve questions with truth and integrity. And--lucky for us all--she shares what she learns from her journey through teaching and storytelling so that we can gain more clarity around what is calling us and how to explore that unknown terrain with confidence and courage."

--Elizabeth Duvivier, founder of Squam Art Workshops

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"Here's the magic about Jen Lee: No matter how deeply I think I've gone into a topic, Jen can always take me deeper. Just when I think I have something figured out, she asks a question or offers a thought that gives me a new perspective and shows me what I was missing. I live a richer creative life because of her wisdom."  --Jenna McGuiggan, The Word Cellar

Tuesday
Sep292009

How to Hold On to Love

When everything seems foreign, let go of The Way You Like It. 

When all your values are violated, let the values go. 

When you are uncomfortable, kiss comfort good-bye. 

It is as it is. No commentary or judgement is required.

Inhale love, remembering it is what keeps you alive. Open your lips to tell a story, and then open your ears to receive one.

Love requires a two-handed grip.  If you want to hold on to it, you have to let everything else go.

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Reader Comments (13)

Thank you. As always.

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarianne

Soothing words from a sage.

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTrish

Thank you, Jen. I have been reading your blog for a while. I love everything you write here. You have taught me so much. Thank you very much!

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterari

Beautiful. Thank you.

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterNinotchka

so very true - thank you

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered Commentercharlane

wow. you take my breath away.

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterNikole

always - you illuminate.
thank you, dear Jen.
big love & in light,
gem

September 29, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergem

mmmmm....I'm going to have to let this one sink in a long time.
thank you.

September 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterAnnette

yes, love requires radical courage. to let go of what we think matters and hold on to what truly does. thank you for this, jen...i really needed it. will there be a postcard version so i can tuck your wisdom into my back pocket? :)

September 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterqmama

yes! xo

September 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterbella

Amen.

September 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkaren from mentor

love that slippery sucker!

September 30, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjane

Oh...You. ARE. Good!

September 30, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLeisa Hammett

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