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Thank you. It’s a truly moving story. It reminds us, as you mentioned, that we often take things like running water, a roof over our heads, electricity, and other modern conveniences for granted. But a natural event like a storm can turn everything upside down in an instant.

At the same time, you share this inspiring story of resilience, showing people coming together to help each other. Treasure Beach is certainly aptly named. Through the eyes of an 11-year-old child, we witness someone who gradually grasps the gravity of the situation, adapts to it, and actively contributes to the recovery efforts, what an incredible life lesson.

Beautiful poem.

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Good morning Ramya. I'm having breakfast and reading your post. They go well together. :) Thanks so much for sharing this story. I can't wait to hear more about Treasure Beach and your life pivot. And from reading your stories, I believe you have pivoted. Exciting times ahead!

Reading this reminded me of the power of co-creating and rebuilding with others, especially when driven by love. Deeper connections are formed with others and with ourselves. Something within us is bound to shift, moving us closer to what is true. As a result, the world somehow makes more sense, and you realize, 'So this is what it’s all about. This.'

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Good evening, Malisa! Thanks so much for reading and for the generous comment. It’s spot on - that’s exactly what’s been in my heart and mind. Exciting times for sure!

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:)

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Une belle lecture, de beaux moments, et surtout une perspective fraiche et alternative du tourisme tel qu'il est communement connu ds l'hemispere ouest.

comme d'hab, tu tires les reines de nos coeurs avec tes mots, et j'ose meme observer que cet ete la bas t'a change? Je m'en vais de ce pas lire tous les articles que je n'avais pas lu jusque la pour faire le plein de mes lectures "Ramya".

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Je t'aime! Ta lecture et ton commentaire me percent au coeur car tu as compris précisément ce que je ressentis . Tu devrais toi-meme écrire, tu sais? On en parle de ça, du changement et tout le reste bientôt bientôt!

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Clearly it's the people who are the real treasures of Treasure Beach.... Loved the poem!

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Absolutely true, Leon, they are the real treasures for sure! Thanks for reading.

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Beautifully written and truly captures the spirit in TB ♥️

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Thank you, Grace! The spirit of TB is amazing and inspires me every day.

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A story so beautifully told, with heart and soul.

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Thanks, Roberta! As you know, this is a place that has captured my heart and soul - so telling the story was necessarily a reflection of that.

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Thank you for sharing your trip, your poetry and photos.

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Thank you for reading, Jayna! It’s so nice to be connected with you after all these years and to have you here.

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This is it....I new that with time for reflexion so much would build in you that would need to be put into words. There is more to say that can take years to grasp. It is such a special place with amazing people. Rohan is blessed as a young boy to learn some amazing life lessons....my daughter knows well from her first six years in life of the sights, smells and sounds. Here Spotify play list is full of JA. Cheers, C

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Chris, thank you for the comment and for encouraging me to tell the story - it has meant a lot to me! There is indeed so much more to say, and I look forward to doing so in whatever ways I can. We are so very blessed to have Treasure Beach in our lives!

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