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"Being still with complexity, challenges us." I've never appreciated the complexity of Rothko but your description of taking the time to really look at his work and hold the "and" of all of the colors, marks, scrapes and soft edges does help me hold the paradox of all the sides of the complex human tragedy unfolding whether we see it or turn our eyes away.

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I’m glad I could do that for you, because holding this current tragedy is hard indeed so any little help from wherever we can get it is surely welcome!

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Yes I did enjoy this letter. I found it both moving and very thought provoking. Thank you for taking me deep into what I may well have passed by with a lack of appreciation (Ref. Rothko). As to the conflict in Isreal and Gaza, my gut twists with pain and confusion for why people find it impossible to treat other people as human beings.

Hazel, a fellow artist and lover of life and non duality x.

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Thank you. It’s always encouraging to be told you are hitting the notes you are aiming for! As for Gaza, it’s unfathomable isn’t it. Especially when really most involved all want the same thing - a place to belong and feel safe.

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Thank you for this, I so enjoy your writing - complex and lyrical - you invite deeper thoughts and insights.

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No thank you - that’s a lovely encouraging comment to receive ❤️

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Nov 2, 2023Liked by Helen Conway

Beautiful. Shalom 🙏

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Always makes me smile when I see you’ve read my piece!

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Nov 18, 2023Liked by Helen Conway

Loved reading this. Thank you

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You are welcome. Without readers it’s just a pile of dead words!

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