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Jul 11Liked by Cindy Villanueva

My goodness friend.. this is beautiful. Selah, Selah indeed. I am so happy for you, and again so encouraged by your words.

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I know you've been through the grit and grime of life, my friend. I'm grateful this touched you. We are strong women, but we need the peace that comes from these pauses. Big hug =)

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Jul 11Liked by Cindy Villanueva

Yes, indeed I have, and still am going through it... however, though this is not the home I would have chose, (the grit and grime) it is the very fire that refines, so I stive to walk in it with grace and learn as I go. Blessed as always by your words. I am so thrilled to see you using your gifts in such beautiful ways! I can't wait to get your books!

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I’m eager to hear what you think. Who would ever have imagined me writing contemporary romance???

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Jul 11Liked by Cindy Villanueva

Oh I wouldn't have limited you to anything girl. You are a natural teacher, deep thinker, and a heart of gold. All those things lend to a beautiful story teller as well.

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Beautiful word “Selah”. And what a wonderful year you are having! I’m so happy for you Cindy❤️💐🌈

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Thank you, Kym!

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Jul 15Liked by Cindy Villanueva

I am sooo happy to read about the joys and blessings you are celebrating Cindy. You deserve every one.

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Thank you, my friend!

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Jul 12Liked by Cindy Villanueva

This was so beautiful Cindy to read. I'm smiling at all you have accomplished! WOW! Thank you for this one word— Selah. I will write this down and practice it with you this second half of 2024. Cheers to you and yours.

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Thank you so much. Wishing you a blessed day!

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Many blessings to you as well. xx

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Jul 11Liked by Cindy Villanueva

What a beautiful word, Selah. And honey, if you can find it in your 2024, I certainly have no excuse :)

Very happy for your hard work, break-throughs, clear-eyed moments, victories....and moments of Selah.

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Thank you for being such a lovely part of the journey. Wishing you a sweet pause now that the book is complete! xo

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So happy that you are going to breathe long enough to enjoy the wonder that has filled your first six months - wonders as numerous as a sky full of stars.

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I’ll never forget that night. We may have missed the northern lights, but it was a precious moment for our friendship.

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I often think we have divergent and convergent years - years of abundance followed by less frantic years. In the first we absorb, and the latter we consolidate. If we take time for selah - to quiet ourselves long enough to listen and learn.

https://tiltthefuture.substack.com/p/living-life-fast-and-slow

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One day, I am going to write essays like you—languid, gorgeous, so full of richness your reader never wants them to end. You are a master!

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<Blushing> You mean like the one you just wrote titled Selah? But i really appreciate the compliment. A really good friend of mine recently reminded me that I should learn to accept them!

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Smart friend!

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