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You Do Not Have to Be Good

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Whenever I'm feeling down, the ghost of Mary Oliver will visit and read aloud her poem Wild Geese. It will remind me that I belong. We all do!

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Wild Geese

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Lisa

Lisa

“How many of us need the line "You do not have to be good"?”

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Lisa w

“Print it out. Frame it by your bedside. Read daily.”

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Sophie

Sophie

“Open your arms like you’re spreading your wings and say to yourself “my life is getting bigger.” Then move your hands to about an inch or so apart and mutter “that story will feel smaller.” Then turn your palms away from you and push the one inch story away/down to help it move along. Alternate with reading Wild Geese by Mary Oliver and repeat as necessary.”

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