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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

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Love is the Ultimate Elixir

Friends in Shadow, Friends in Light, Canon Rebel xsi

I'm beginning to believe that there is no wound that love cannot heal, no doubt it can't chase away.  The more I reach out and invite it in, the stronger my steps as I walk through fear, or all the way out of its territory.  Love makes me brave as it weaves a net below to catch me.  It tells me I don't have to go it alone. I can have my hand held in the scary places, and I can have dancing partners when it's time to climb up on the furniture and celebrate.

Those who love me catch my tears in their palms.  They kiss my forehead.  And then they hand me my pen.

 

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Reader Comments (15)

Ohhh, reading this gave me chills. Thanks!

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkatherine

i always love visiting your site...your writing is magnificent!!!

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjackie

So true, and beautifully expressed.

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKatie @ cakes, tea and dreams

Beautifully true words. Just beautiful...

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSandi Keene

thank you for this.
i take a breath.
i nod.
yes yes yes.

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterliz elayne

This made me take a deep breath. Yes. So true. Thank you.

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSteffi

Oh jen. Just lovely.

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterkim

This was beautiful. xo

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterbella

Those who take the time. Those who aren't afraid to call us out and lift us up. Those people are magic. Just like you, Jen. I love knowing your writing stride comes from such a courageous, vulnerable place.

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLeslie Lee

YOU JUST OPENED UP MY HEART A LITTLE BIT MORE....

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjane

Absolutely gorgeous. And. So. True. I had forgotten that I linked to you in a post that I scheduled for publication while I was out of town. I just looked at it now and saw the reference to you and, fyi, here it is: http://leisahammett.typepad.com/the_journey_with_grace/2009/10/journal-snippets.html

October 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLeisa Hammett

And I love that they hand you a pen - and you write ...

October 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteralexara

I believe love can kick the ass of despair, bad odds, hopelessness and even war. I realise that every day I sound more and more like a Beatles song but I think I can live with that.

October 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMarianne

OMG--sounding more and more like a Beatles song is hilarious. That's just how I felt writing this...

October 22, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterJen Lee

dancing with you xo

October 22, 2009 | Unregistered Commentergypsy

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