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Adam Rizvi's avatar

Karina, your poems are so grounding and inspiring. The enchanted forest really struck a chord. It reminds me of a book by Karen Armstrong called Sacred Nature. In it she likens nature and wilderness in particular to a cathedral, a holy place any human can go to that transcends any one tradition. Your piece reminded me of that.

Karina Machado's avatar

Thank you, Adam! I so appreciate your thoughts. I have heard of Karen and will look up this book, it sounds beautiful. Wishing you blessings for the Easter holiday and beyond.

Tessa Cowley-Court's avatar

Really beautiful Karina - your story landed right in my heart. The word ‘yearning’ captured the essence of the feeling moving through me right now - thank you.

Karina Machado's avatar

I’m honoured to hear that, Tessa. Thank you. 🤍🙏🏻

Notes to self's avatar

Beautiful ✨

Wings of Malachite's avatar

Beautiful words that sit quietly yet deeply within the soul. Enchanted forest indeed. I wish I could jump through the screen and walk within its open arms. Beautiful, my dear friend. So glad the light found you. Now you can see more clearly than before, yes? 🕸️🪶💞

Karina Machado's avatar

Ohhhh yes indeed, thank you, my soul friend. 💚xx

Jen Mullins's avatar

Beautiful poem. 🙌

Karina Machado's avatar

Thank you, lovely. So happy to have met you and Dan on the holy road in 2024. Xx

Suzanne's avatar

I just love this so much. The photos are exquisite 💚💚💚🌳

Karina Machado's avatar

Thank you, dearest Suze. Xx

I Say This With Love's avatar

So beautiful! 🌳

Karina Machado's avatar

Thank you, lovely Nat! Xx