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Jill McDougall's avatar

I'm so, so glad you got to go meet Michael and be in that space. The message in his film is truly incredible and transformative...and you do have a remarkable life! It can be hard to see the magic when there's so much that feels mundane.

Duane Toops's avatar

I knew it would be important and meaningful, but I really had no idea how dramatically perspective shifting it would be. Thank you so much for introducing us! I owe you big!

Cesca Diebschlag's avatar

Amen to that! Sometimes I have to remind myself that the real miracle is that anything exists at all, and that we were all invited to the most amazing party ever, which is life on Earth.

Duane Toops's avatar

I absolutely need to be reminded of exactly this more! Thank you Cesca!

Bosquet's avatar

Hola , Hermosos. Me Gusto Mucho El Número Tres. Un Saludo.

Duane Toops's avatar

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Ese también es mi favorito!

Martin Hughes's avatar

It's absolutely bonkers how much stuff is possible in the weirdest ways. There might be a hunch, or a hope, or a curious push just to see, and sometimes all the gaps fill in to get you somewhere mind-blowing.

Just writing that paragraph has me thinking about some of the things I've had the privilege to be a part of, and I'm still shaking my head at all that's been possible.

Duane Toops's avatar

Right?! It’s astounding when you can really give your self the chance to step back and look at it all. I’m really trying to get better at that! Thank you so much Martin, I appreciate you!

George Slade's avatar

Such wonderful affirmation, Duane. “Be here now” melds with “Wherever you go, there you are.”

Duane Toops's avatar

Beautiful description, George! thank you fo rthat!

Pastor Danny Toops's avatar

The liturgical calendar calls this season "Ordinary Time". There are no big church calendar events, no angels singing no voices from heaven, no rushing mighty wind. Just ordinary time. But it s anything but ordinary. This is where life gets it juice. In th waiting. In the mundane. The ordinary. This is where life really happens. The seasonal color is green..symbolizing growth. And what is an indication of growth? Struggle, stress, pressure, anxiety. Difficulty. You are growing. Becoming . learn to appreciate the ordinary time

Pastor Danny Toops's avatar

I do have a brain fart occasionally

Duane Toops's avatar

Same! Lol

Duane Toops's avatar

the liturgy of ordinary time - that’s so damn good!!

Michael J Gillette's avatar

My goodness, man. You are knocking my heart over in the best of ways. If not another word was ever written or said about the film, this thing you've written here would be enough. 1000% enough. Thank you, Duane...from a very deep corner of my heart...thank you.

Duane Toops's avatar

There’s no words to express how grateful I am for you Michael, and I can’t wait for the rest for the world to experience what I did when I witnessed this film. You may not be able to see your “what next” yet but I promise it will be bigger and more beautiful than anything you ever thought it could be.

Vanessa's avatar

❤️❤️

Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you Vanessa!

Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you!

Duane Toops's avatar

Thank YOU Manuela!! <3

Terryble Twitch's avatar

Here’s to seeing… cheers to you my friend! 🫂

Duane Toops's avatar

Much appreciated Terry!!