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Allison Deraney's avatar

“Listen to birds instead of notifications.” YES!

I loved everything about this. Matthew’s words really resonated- especially because I’m realizing how spiritually hungry I am these days. I love his organic approach.

This series is going to be great, I can just tell!

Thanks, Dana. ❤️

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Yes! Matthew’s words really resonated with me, too. Thanks so much for being here, Allison. ❤️

Matthew Long's avatar

Thanks Allison!

Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

Matthew's words resonate deeply. I love the part about health meaning mind, body, and spirit. This gets so overlooked I think. The path of yoga really taught me that the body is a reflection of our mind and spirit, they are so inextricably linked. And I love Matthew's description of a beautiful life ❤️

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Me too - on Matthew’s words and on the path of yoga. Thank you for being here, Vicki. ❤️

Jennifer Bridgman's avatar

Wow, did I savor this. One impactful gem after another. Dana, thank you for introducing me to Matthew’s beautiful words and wisdom! Such as this stunner below:

“What strikes me, looking at all three of those at once, is how little they have to do with each other on the surface and how much they have to do with each other underneath. The walking clears my head enough to actually pray instead of just reciting. The reading gives me language for what I’m feeling in church on Sunday. The church work reminds me why any of the rest of it matters. Nourishment, it turns out, isn’t three separate meals. It’s one meal with three courses.”

Wow. ✨

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Yes! So much wisdom and beauty! Thank you for being here, Jennifer.

Steve's avatar

I really loved this. Thank you. I’m taking a spiritual journey myself which feels really risky, and makes no sense, but it’s where I’m drawn and I need more in person community. I’m scared to death, full of doubt… and reading Matthew’s words (and your words and example too, Dana) feel supportive. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Celeste Eaton's avatar

Absolutely beautiful words. Matthew spoke what my heart feels. I am seeking that kind of balance that he describes. You and Matthew are the kind of writers that can pull thoughts from my brain and make me realize what it is my heart is trying to tell me to say and do! Loved every letter of it! Very thought provoking and inspiring.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

All the hearts to you, Celeste! Thank for you for being here.

Camilla Dugonjic's avatar

A really thoughtful piece. I enjoyed it very much!

Matthew Long's avatar

Thank you Camilla.

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Thank you for being here, Camilla!

Maia Duerr's avatar

Wonderful! Two of my favorite Substackers in the same place!

Matthew Long's avatar

Thanks Maia!

Dr. Dana Leigh Lyons, DTCM's avatar

Aww... thank you, Maia! Grateful for you!