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Jenn's avatar

Delightful people draw forth delightful people.

I dare say that's why that student picked you out. Because even your body language and your "attitude" that day couldn't disguise delightful, gentle Robert.

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

that is so beautiful. thank you so much

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tobi odeyale's avatar

this comment is an hall of famer!

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Jenn's avatar

Everyone knows it’s true.

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Noha Beshir's avatar

Dreams on low temp… that’s perfect

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

Phew friend.

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Mary Pierce's avatar

Love all of this SO much, Robert! ❤️❤️❤️

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C. Elyse's avatar

I love sound baths!

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

I am newer to them but I am HOOKED!!!

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C. Elyse's avatar

They are addictive!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Dreaming with you brother 🥹

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

🫂

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rose j. percy's avatar

I felt so much peace as I read this. ✨

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rose j. percy's avatar

Also bookmarking that sound bath video, thank you very much

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

I have listened to this sound bath video so much. I know it hate to see me comin! 😂

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

🥹

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Sharifa's avatar

🥹

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

the irony. I was thinking of you friend as I was selecting images. I’m dreaming dreams for the boys too!

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Sharifa's avatar

I know it. And the knowledge choked me up.

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That Girl's avatar

I came across this read for a reason. And I’m glad I did. Thanks for sharing and being vulnerable with us all Robert. I’m glad that young man chose you to talk to. This sits right in my core because I have a young black boy who dreams so big everyday. He’s 5. And he just started kindergarten and he’s been dreaming of connection and a hug as well. We’re doing early drop offs to school so that I can make it on time to work and it’s a struggle. Being the only kindergartener in an auditorium full of bigger kids, he just wants someone to talk to. The stories at pick up of no one talking to him, him going to share his comic books and no one wanting to read with him, is hitting my little mommy heart. No matter the age, dream Robert. Black boys DO deserve to dream. Big and small. You got this. My son has this. It will all work out 🩷 Happy Sunday!

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Vicki Burkleo's avatar

Thank you…. for all of it…. you, the impact of the stranger, the video and book sharing, the little black boy dreaming… thank you!

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Robert the contemplative's avatar

you’re so welcome. Thank you for reading :)

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Chad's avatar

Very interesting.

Stay open.

Thank you for sharing, and being comfortable enough with yourself to share.

🙏🏾

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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

that young man was your angel of the day, giving you the metaphorical hug you needed.

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Alex Lewis's avatar

You're a dream

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Tasha L. Harrison's avatar

💜💜💜

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BEE Channel's avatar

Such an interesting read. Thanks for sharing. Keep dreaming and dream big!

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Grace Drigo's avatar

This wonderful piece brought me some tears. I so relate to needing, craving love and attention as a child and now as an adult. It’s always there that yearning..at times it’s so painful. Thank you for this 🩵

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Deb Hillyer's avatar

I think I can relate...I had to grow up fast as a kid, 5 to be exact. Now I'm 60 yrs old and when I'm around my grandchildren I'm like a little kid, we throw rocks in the pond, play games, swing on the swings at the park...play tag, I have the most fun during those times.

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