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Janet K Cook's avatar

Thank you for letting me be part of your game. I learned so much from you and from the people you share on your podcast and writings. When I saw my subscription receipt today, it reminded me of how much this means to me.

Borrowed Delights's avatar

I so enjoy your writing and following along with your thought process. I love reading from a woman just ahead on the path of life who'll turn around from time to time to share what she's seen and learned. Your wisdom and talent with words is a comfort to many of us. Thank you.

Susan Hinckley's avatar

I truly value my older friends who share their perspective with me. It has made a difference in my life. I love knowing I might be able to pay that forward. Thank you, Julie!

Jackie Hales's avatar

Thank you so much for this Susan, and for the gift your being brings to this world. Last year, I unintentionally focused on the presence you mentioned, and it has made all the difference. It's amazing what God gives you when you're simply open to receive. I am still learning and growing, and people like you have helped me so much, and I'm excited for what the future might bring.

Susan Hinckley's avatar

Thank you, Jackie! My 3 word prayer Open My Hands used to just be about letting go, but now it's as much about positioning myself to receive. I feel like so many of us are on the same journey, discovering the same things. It really is line upon line, isn't it?

Kirsti Raleigh's avatar

Thank you for sharing your journeyings. I am at the beginning of being more aware, intentional and thoughtful about my own life and spirituality and your written and spoken thoughts always expand my understanding. I admire your generosity and the community you have created - you’re a trusted guide for me in navigating this difficult paradigm shift. I cannot thank you enough for the goodness you put into the world. It has made all the difference to me.

Susan Hinckley's avatar

Thank you, Kristi. I get at least as much as I give in this space from everyone who's willing to share. Thanks for walking with me!

Whitney Call's avatar

Oh, I love this! Presence presence presence. It’s always available, and yet, I keep being surprised by how much God I find when I remember to be present.

Susan Hinckley's avatar

Oh, I love that idea and way of expressing it: "I'm surprised by how much God I find when I remember to be present." Thanks, Whitney!

Brynley Lazar (she/her)'s avatar

Loved this read. It gave me just the right start to 2026. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Susan. They were exactly what I needed to begin to channel the kind of mindset of presence and ease that I am hoping will guide this coming year (and hopefully beyond!).

Susan Hinckley's avatar

I'm so glad it resonated, Brynley! I feel like the most rank of amateurs when it comes to presence. May we both experience greater ease and presence in 2026. 2025 feels like a particularly low bar for me as I kick it to the curb. On we go.