I just read this and to me, its all about taking the time to be present. Thank you Janna for giving us the gift of the following words.
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Watching the healthcare debate is educational, painful and necessary. Like a rose, it's thorny. Yet it seems flourishing societies share several things in common: Vibrant arts & culture, strong education system and intentional efforts towards health and wellness. It's true that short-term or easy fixes don't exist, but through conversations I've had, my hope is to at least instill that it's OK to have the difficult conversations. Some people may be less willing to delve into deeper, more challenging debates not because they don't want to be enlightened by an another point of view, but because they feel as if there's not enough time to till the soil, plant the seeds, water, tend and prune their perspectives to yield that fully cultivated garden.
Pausing to contemplate how roses grow, what makes their petals so soft, colorful and fragrant, and how they fit into a garden is as equally important as merely stopping long enough to smell them.
All my best, Janna
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