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Jill Carnell's avatar

Yep! As Ram Dass taught, “We’re all just walking each other home.” 💚

Brad Montague's avatar

BEAUTIFULLY said. yes yes yes. Exactly this. Thank you so much for adding this here, Jill.

Cael Markum's avatar

Scary, but true. Another reason to speak and act with love, always.

Brad Montague's avatar

Cael, you cracked the code. There's some scary things about this world and life and our place in it, but love really is the superpower that changes everything. You live it and carry it in abundance, pal.

Cael Markum's avatar

Much appreciate the support. Keep sharing your wisdom!

Penny Schneider's avatar

really true!

Brad Montague's avatar

thanks so much, Penny. So glad you're here.

Jason Tomlinson's avatar

Oof! That tracks.

Brad Montague's avatar

haha. right?!? I need to admit that I am also often the person shaking the other chairs and not for the better. Guess we all take turns, huh? Grateful for you, Jason.

Jason Tomlinson's avatar

It’s totally mutual!

Becky McMorrow Braun's avatar

Thank you, yet again, for this beauty you bring into the world. It opens and inspires my heart. It helps me to remember that sometimes I am the one described as annoying, unsettling, disturbing. Sometimes I am the one described as steadying, surprising, and blessing. What a beautiful, humbling reminder.

Brad Montague's avatar

oh thank you so much for this. Love how you put it, Becky. We really can be both unsettling and steadying, burden and blessing, all in the same day (or even same breath ha) Such a humbling and human reminder. Grateful for the kind of human you are. One of the best. Encouraged by you. Grateful for you.

Leslie Barr's avatar

And can we sit empathetically in the jiggly unknown of why — why is his leg bouncing? A nervous flyer? Heading to a stressful visit with relatives? A job interview? Or maybe just bouncing to the jammin’ tunes in his ear buds. If we could just make room for all the whys, we might all live in a kinder world. Thanks Brad!

Lodro Rinzler's avatar

The truth of interdependence in short story form. Brilliantly done as ever Brad

Brad Montague's avatar

Lodro, thank you for seeing that. It menas alot. Always amazed at how much we really do depend on each other. Glad this little story carried that to you, friend.

Mike Shepherd's avatar

Beautiful reminder that we travel together, even in the ordinary. Thanks :)

Diana M. Wilson's avatar

Brad--I love this so much and will mention it in my next Substack post with both a link to this particular post and a nod to your Substack generally--which I always find so soothing. (And we need soothing these days.) Is it okay if I include one of the images? (Obviously, including the source)--but specifically the one at the end? Diana

Brad Montague's avatar

Oh this is so kind. Of course! So encouraged. Go for it! Thank you! You’re doing wonderful work and I’m honored you’d point folks to mine

Diana M. Wilson's avatar

Thank you! And YOUR work always fills my heart...Diana

Amy Makechnie's avatar

Love this story. Small moments you recognize and turn into story gold!

Teyani Whitman's avatar

This is awesome and complete truth. Such a clear reminder of our connection. It’s not always pleasant, but it’s real. Thank you Brad

Beth Silvers's avatar

Definitely going to share this with my daughters and reference it often. Thank you!

Marc Joblin's avatar

Wow…this is so very true! Thank you for sharing!

Brad Montague's avatar

You make every place you sit a little better, marc joblin!