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Daniel Karslake's avatar

As always, these are powerful reflections arriving at the perfect moment. And speaking of this moment, it's very early in the States, but here in Germany, we are well into YOUR BIRTHDAY!! HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS, Alan! May your eighth decade be as blessed and incredible as your previous seven! Sending much love from Berlin!!

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you so much, Dan. I'm so looking forward to our days together at Chautauqua!

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michael schroeder's avatar

Wonderfully said

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Michael! So good to hear from you!

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Diane Petrella's avatar

Happy Birthday, Alan! I'm turning 70 in September and appreciate your beautiful words and reflections. Thank you very much. Wishing you much joy, peace, and fulfillment as you enter your next decade. Thinking fondly of our work together. With love and gratitude, Diane

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Alan Seale's avatar

Diane, thank you so much for your generous words. And happy 70th to you in a few months!

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Joyce Crowell's avatar

Thank you for the recalling of my friend Jim. A gift to me for sure.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Joyce. He was and is dearly loved. A gift for so many. Thank you for your words here!

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Wild Heart Nature Connection's avatar

Happy b'Earthday, Alan! Here's to all that's beautiful and holy! I am ... I trust ... I invite ... Love this!

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Alan Seale's avatar

There is indeed so much that is beautiful and holy. And the Earth in my neck of the woods is waking up! Thank you!

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Cate McQuaid's avatar

Happy Birthday, Alan! I love this reflection. I feel myself receiving your wisdom (as opposed to thinking about it). Today's nugget for me: must I carry even what is mine? What if I choose instead to walk with it? Wow. Imagine going forward with walking companions rather than heavy burdens?

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Alan Seale's avatar

Indeed, Cate, it's a constant reminder to myself. Why am I carrying this? It will carry itself. I can walk with it, beside it. And together we can find our way. Thank you for your words here!

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Jane Marquardt's avatar

I knew today was your 70th and couldn’t wait to read your reflections this morning. You did not disappoint! As I navigate my way through my own 8th decade (gasp), I often look to your journey for advice, suggestions and encouragement. Happiest of birthdays to you, Alan, and thank you for being a presence in this world, and in my world, that makes such a loving difference.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you so much, Jane, for your warm words and wishes. And thank you for all you continue to bring to the world, even in your 8th decade!!

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Johnathon Pape's avatar

Happy birthday, my love!

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Johnathon!

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Jeanne Wettlaufer's avatar

Happy birthday Alan 🎂🙌 I’m also turning 70 in June and it’s a reflective time, so different than 60 or 50 was! Grateful to be in good health (new hip means I’m in better shape than last spring!) hello to Jonathan 🙏❤️

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Alan Seale's avatar

Happy early 70th to you, Jeanne! So nice to hear from you. We carry on!!

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Libbey Paul's avatar

Beautiful reflection, Alan. Happy 70th birthday. The world is a better place with you in it. 💕

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you so much, Libbey! And thank you for all you are bringing to this world, too!

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Gabriella van Rooij's avatar

So much richness to be with and to sit with!! Thanks Alan. And enjoy your 70th birthday with beloved ones. I’ll be with you in spirits.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Gabriella. And thank you for the gift you are in my life and all you have helped make possible in our Transformational Presence work together.

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Hilde's avatar

Happy 70st Birthday Alan. 🌷Thank you for shining your light and sharing these beautiful inspirational reflections today. 😘

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Hilde! And thank you for your light as well and all you bring to the Transformational Presence community!

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