I enjoy this post very much. Sometimes, on social networking site or other blogs (this is an exception), I wonder if it’s not all a popularity contest– who has the most readers, friends or tweets but really, for those who seek Quality as the Lost Coin members do, there’s more to your post and this blog than meets the wanderer’s eye. I’ve deepened my appreciation for wisdom here. I have also been pleasantly surprised when Chris approached me at the retreat to tell me she has read a lot of what I wrote here, and I felt very included in this community because of her willingness to share her thoughts. One thing I love about this space, your blog post here, and all the others, is RECIPROCITY. As a writer, I feel I would write for all of the therapeutic reasons you provided, even if nobody was reading. But to have someone read, to acknowledge one’s work and ideas is truly something rare and special. A huge thanks exetended to Aaron for going out of his way to hear me read a piece in public. I truly felt validated to have him there.

Thanks everybody. Looking forward to more Liz.

Peedee