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Lynette Allcock Yoon's avatar

I love the quotes you shared from Hildegard, especially the idea that God has not placed us where we are by accident. Sometimes we need that reminder!

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Sally French Wessely's avatar

Thank you for sharing this! Leaving politics to serve God by serving others provides us with a great reminder of what we can do during this time as many of us wonder how we can make a difference in this world that seems so upside down and backwards. Hildegard was a very powerful role model for us all.

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Katie Kibbe's avatar

The world feels inside out. I was encouraged by Hildegard’s willingness to not be a bystander and get involved to make life better for a few.

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Sarah K. Butterfield's avatar

I really love that connection you free between curiosity and empathy!

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Katie Kibbe's avatar

Thank you Sarah. How can we grow in empathy without first being at least a little curious about another person. 💕

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Sue Fulmore's avatar

These words of yours lead me to the question “what is mine to do?” Not paying attention to what others are doing but listening for the thing that calls to me and doing that in God’s strength. I appreciate the challenge

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Katie Kibbe's avatar

That is such a great point. I think Hildegard does show us that it is more important to pay attention, remain curious, and follow the path that God leads rather than doing what everyone else is already doing. There is strength in numbers and we need community now more than ever, seeing all the options at once can become paralyzing. I love the question: What is mine to do. It may be as simple as a smile or a listening ear, it may be as much as leading a new initiative. I think you do a great job in this area.

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Sue Fulmore's avatar

Seeing all the options is paralyzing as you say, and thank you ❤️

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