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Jackie Dana's avatar

The vignette you shared about your father and brother was immensely powerful. It was like a short story all of its own. Thanks for sharing.

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Thanks for reading! My stories are transformed in their import by the extent to which I can share them and connect with people. They become not just burdens placed upon me but offerings from me.

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Sara Campbell's avatar

Thank you, Asha! What a huge compliment.

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Louise's avatar

Really beautiful, Asha. Your writing reflects your deep integrity.

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Shelley Marie Motz's avatar

This is brilliant! I just subscribed, and this is the first post I've read. I will be back for more. As for your question about what fuels my integrity practice, there are many things. My membership in the Unitarian Universalist community, and my commitment to the 7 principles underlying the UU faith, are definitely fuel. One principle in particular -- that we are part of an interconnected web of life -- helps me take a broader perspective, to step outside of myself and look at an issue or situation in all its complexity. It is a practice, and some times it is harder to follow than others.

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Asha Sanaker's avatar

Thank you for subscribing, Shelley! So glad you're here. And thank you for stepping up to answer the question. I agree, a belief that everything is connected slows us down and makes us think and act in more careful and complex ways.

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