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ajp's avatar

Spot on! The body keeps the score. When we can be brave to face into our pain, accept it, stop resisting reality as we'd like it to be and instead accept reality as it is, we can gain so much from letting go. For me vipassana meditation has been transformative.

I'm so happy for you that you've made so much progress. I'm very grateful for you sharing this Rudy.

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Rudy de Waele's avatar

Thank you @ajp. Do we know each other?

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ajp's avatar

I attended one of your online unconditional men workshops back in Jan 2023. I'm on one of the WhatsApp groups. Tom Mansfield put us in touch.

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Rudy de Waele's avatar

I see. Your name?

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RX's avatar

She held me with love, hugged with all her strength, and welcomed me with a big smile, each time, like a blooming flower. Through her, you, a man of heart, art, and service came in, and grew the world to a better place than you arrived. A life well lived, a legacy to nurture.

To honor where we come from, and what we go through, especially the darkest ones is an act of courage. To speak of love in a world that forgets its roots is a revolution. And to let grief be a bridge, not a weight, is wisdom Rudy.

May your healing flow like cleansing water, softening old wounds of humanity, composting crooked systems to new ones which honor and regenerate life; for all the children, and for all of us who were once children and still dare to carry that innocence within.

May your ode to her be a call for all of us; to remember, to honor, and to carry forward what truly matters. Take care of your beautiful stories, mission and heart...

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Rudy de Waele's avatar

Thank you, Canay. Yes, she was very open-minded and welcomed you and all the children and friends with open arms. She was always touched by your beautiful smile. Up to my last meeting with her, she was asking about you and the girls and mentioned your beautiful smile. She took your smile with her, for sure. Thank you for being you and always seeing her for who she was. Witnessing that was such an inspiration for me 🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼

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Kim Arazi's avatar

What a beautiful ode to your mama, Rudy! Thank you for sharing and for being so transparent about your journey around love - it's very moving. I am so happy that you finally could see the love your mother always had for you at the end of her life and know how much she did love you. Such an important part of the healing process and a beautiful way to experience and remember her. Sending you a big hug and prayers of healing as she transitions. She will always be with you xx

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Rudy de Waele's avatar

Thanks, Kim. It touches me you are moved by my story. So much more to share about our inner-beings 🙌🏼

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Roel's avatar

Fantastisch dat je dit deelt Rudy. Hopelijk hebben veel mannen veel aan jouw inzichten over deze Reis. De mijne, daar heb ik veel (trauma)sessies voor nodig gehad.

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Rudy de Waele's avatar

Bedankt voor je steun, Roel. Ik hoop het ook 🙌🏼 Veel werk aan de winkel 😊

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