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Francesca Bossert's avatar

Gosh, Trivarna, you made my made by including me in your list. What a generous, painstaking endeavor this is, to add so many of the pieces you enjoyed to your own truly gorgeous piece. There is often so much beauty around is, it’s simply a matter of looking at it carefully. I particularly loved your pebbles warmed by a child’s hand. Thank you for all of this ❤️

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you for your kind reading & note, Francesca. I love your writing, and was more than delighted to feature it here. Grateful for the gift of your words. 💝

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Maria Hanley's avatar

Thank you so very much for the mention, Trivarna! I'm honored, and once again reminded of the generosity of the Substack community. This list is gorgeous, each item a sprinkle of magic. My favorites are the memories that pop up out of the blue and how songs are like direct portals to certain memories.

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind note, Maria. I’m so happy to know you enjoyed the piece. And it was a pleasure for me to feature your gorgeous writing. Thank you for the gift of your words! 🌻

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Maria Hanley's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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David E. Perry's avatar

Thank you, Trivarna. You’ve given me several wonders to go and explore. I’m delighted to be in your debt.

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Chen Rafaeli's avatar

-what a wonderful post. transporting.

-which I wouldn't see if i wasn't tagged-thank you so much for the mention, it's so humbling )

-I'll take time to read all, that I missed

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you so much, Chen. So glad you enjoyed the piece. I love your post too, likewise. So beautiful. 🌻

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Mohika Mudgal's avatar

Bird calls at odd times are my favourite 💖 like they catch you mid-thought and bring you back to the present moment

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Yes, love that! Thanks for reading the piece, Mohika. So glad it resonates with you. 🌻

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Emma Liles's avatar

I love how each section was so specific, and yet called from my own mind and memory wafts of images specific-to-me. The part about the grasshopper really halted me, in a good way. I paused, savoring the feeling of the question for a long moment - time well spent. Thank you 🙏🏼

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you, Emma. I’m so moved to know if spoke to you. Thank you for your thoughtful reading of the work, and for spending time with it. It is such a gift to be read with so much care. 🌸

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Robin Motzer's avatar

Thank you, Trivarna, gratitude to you for your compassionate essay and for including me in your publication! Great to meet you!

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you, Robin! Loved your essay, and it was a pleasure to feature it. 🌻

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Trevor Louis's avatar

Thank you for the mention, Trivarna. Appreciate your writing.

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you, Trevor. A pleasure to feature your writing.

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Perry J. Greenbaum 🇨🇦 🦜's avatar

Thank you for the mention and, more important, for reading my article on birds. By coming here to your section of Substack, I now can read other wtiters who have a love of Nature.

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Carmen Luisa's avatar

Absolutely adore the little moments you listed, sunshine in any capacity is always magical for me. And after a few days with family in the countryside / close to a first, bird reminded me of natures beauty once more.

Thank you for reading my piece and including me here amongst the others, what an honour, Trivarna! ☀️

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you for your kind note, Carmen. So glad the words resonate with you. And thank you for the gift of your beautiful words: it was a delight to feature them. And I agree with you about sunshine - it is eternally wondrous and magical!

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Jamie Millard's avatar

I love this piece! Thank you for the shout out too. Bless you 🙏❤️

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you, Jamie. Loved your beautiful piece, too. Thank you for the blessings, sending them to you too. 🌻✨

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Kristine Neeley's avatar

So honored to be included in this beautiful piece. Thank you!

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you Kristine, the pleasure is mine. I’m so happy to feature your wonderful writing. And thank you, so glad you enjoyed my piece! 🌸

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Sarah Robertson's avatar

Oh a memory that pops up in your heart out of nowhere 💛 those moments always seem to be quite mundane, but then I’m reminded of their magic. Thanks for sharing my piece ☺️

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Right! Thank you, so glad it resonates with you. Thank you for the gift of your words. It was a pleasure sharing them.

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Lauren Barber's avatar

What a beautiful list of moments and reflections. Thank you so much for reading and sharing my word and including them alongside so many wonderful writers x

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you, Lauren. I love your writing, and was delighted to feature it here. Thank you for the gift of your words. 🌻

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Alix Klingenberg's avatar

Gorgeous list!!!!! And thank you for including my little substack in here 🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️

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Veronika Bond's avatar

What a lovely bouquet of delightful writings. Thank you so much for including my work.

And a gorgeous invitation to explore yours.

Gratefully accepted

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Trivarna Hariharan's avatar

Thank you, Veronika! Welcome to my newsletter. I love your writing, it’s such a thrill to have you here. 🌻

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Veronika Bond's avatar

Likewise! I'm excited to connect with you, Trivarna, and learn more about your beautiful work 💗🙏

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