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Sane Francisco's avatar

Beautiful way to consider the life journey we all experience. 🙏🏽

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Denise O'Dunn's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and sharing this kind reflection. It truly is a shared journey, isn’t it? I’m grateful these words resonated with you and hope they continue to support you through all the versions yet to come.

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Sane Francisco's avatar

🙏🏽

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Jae Bee's avatar

Denise, I am so happy to receive your email and find you here on Substack ! 🥰

In 2019, and I had to shut down my Ayurvedic business in Sarasota. I had to heal from so much. And as I was getting back on my feet, more happened to me. And it’s been challenging to keep shedding the old versions of me. But the phoenix keeps rising again, and again.

I have had spinal and brain injuries. And so much more happened to me.

This writing touched me so deeply. I cried and I cry typing this message.

Thank you so much for sharing. Sending you sweet blessings to my Ayurvedic teacher who taught me the best parts of Ayurveda.

When I get back to work, I will be happy to support you here. I just can’t right now. It’s been rough in many ways. 🫶🏼🌼

So much love to you! And Kevin! ☺️

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Denise O'Dunn's avatar

Thank you for reaching out and for sharing so openly from your heart. Your words truly moved me. I am so sorry to hear all that you have been through, and yet I hear such profound resilience and grace in your story. The image of the phoenix rising, again and again, is so powerful and speaks so beautifully to the courage it takes to keep meeting each new version of yourself.

I am holding you in my thoughts with so much tenderness, and honoring your continued healing and becoming. You carry a deep light, even through the challenges, and it shows in every word you shared.

I am so glad we have connected here on Substack. Kevin and I send our love right back to you. May you continue to rise, and may each new version of you feel gently held. 🙌💕

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Katie Castellanos's avatar

You spoke right to my heart with this one! Since reading it, I have felt so much peace. I realized I’ve been trying to get back to a version of myself that may no longer exist. This current version of me likes to rest more, read more novels, watch more movies and connect more with family and friends. I move a little slower and gentler, even on my daily tasks of washing dishes, folding laundry and preparing for the day. Thank you for this teaching. It will continue to serve me through all the versions to come.

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Denise O'Dunn's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this. Your words truly moved me. I love the way you’re noticing and honoring the qualities of your current version. The slower rhythm, the deeper connections, even the gentleness in everyday tasks. That is wisdom embodied. It’s so powerful to shift from trying to “get back” to simply being with who we are now. I’m grateful this reflection brought you peace, and even more thankful that it will stay with you as you evolve through all the versions still to come. Sweet blessings.

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