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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

What a beautiful story about magic Africa. I haven’t been there in a year so I can’t wait to see Zimbabwe in August for your Safari.

You should write about Africa, it’s in your heritage, heart and soul. Few , if anyone , could write about Africa with such insight and love as you have in the story. Please write more!

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I sincerely appreciate your generous words, thank you Sheila!

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Sheila....I'll be on David's August 11-17 Safari. Perhaps we'll cross paths!

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May 26, 2023Liked by David Michie

I absolutely adored this story. I am being introduced to the mystery and awe of the African environment. You, however, provide that insigt at a degree of intimacy that is etherial. During this reading, we access the feeling of divinity and euphoria. Though it feel light and effortless, I know that it takes many years, months, and days to create such a dimensionless space.

So....yes...more please!

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Thank you so much, buddhamouse, for your beauitiful and insightful message!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

I love this depiction of the wordless communication that comes from the heart and reunites two beings who are deeply connected.

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It is powerful - thank you Ann!

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Reading Yogi Tarchin and the cheetah, brought both smiles and tears to me, as well as warming my heart and filling me with peace and happiness. Please, please, definitely more African Buddhism. Thank you, David.

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Will certainly try to do so thank you Sheena!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

I would love more African Buddhism! This story resonated very deeply as I lived in Marondera in the 1960s and had friends who lived in Ruwa

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Gosh, that is a powerful connection, Sue! It is still beautiful!

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Hi Sue hope you are well

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While reading your story of Yogi Tarchin and the cheetah I was transported to a beautiful. safe and loving place. I wish I could have been there, but thank you for enabling me to experience Africa and the event. I love cats, large and small, and the wonderful story of Bodhi and Football will make me smile for a long time. Thank you David

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My heartfelt thanks, Jennifer!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

Thoroughly delightful story. I enjoyed seeing Yogi Tarchin again though your very descriptive story telling. I would love to join you on a Mindful Safari one day, perhaps next year. My this years big travel will be to Dharmsala for a ten day silent Bodhicitta meditation retreat led by Geshe Dorji at the Tushita Meditation Center. So, this year India, hopefully next year Africa. 💟🕉☮️

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Sounds like you have a wonderful adventure already planned, thank you Karen!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

This is delightful, David, you are a wonderful storyteller, and I will return again and again to this enchanting place, physically and spiritually so beautifully evoked. Bless you xxx

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Really happy that you enjoyed it thank you Sue!

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May 27, 2023Liked by David Michie

A bliss filled story full of truth and light delightfully enjoyed in the early morning glow. The story contains and includes this true experience that is available to human (and perhaps others?) beings:

“ And just as he described, I felt waves of energy pass through my body, touching my crown, throat, and heart. Like pleasant shivers, subtle but tangible, they indicated the presence of some ethereal but quite palpable qualities I hadn’t even known that I possessed.”

This is such a powerful story that touches hearts (including mine). Many thanks.

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I am so glad that you found this heart-touching, Nimrod! And thank you for taking the time to write a message!

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May 21, 2023Liked by David Michie

I want to experience African animals through your stories, especially if they have cats in them or elephants.

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Will try to offer more, thank you Tani Rae!

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Yes indeed. More please!

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Many thanks Jeanne.

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

Wonderful!!!

More, please!!!

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Will do thanks Margaret!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

Your story and Yogi Tarchin a complete delight. More please.

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Thank you Joan - so glad you enjoyed it!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

Yes! Wonderful story...

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Glad you enjoyed it Misha!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

Wonderful and magical to add the African dimension to the story. Thank you!

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I am so glad that it resonates, thanks Sigrid!

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May 20, 2023Liked by David Michie

As always that was beautiful and thought provoking. I always have a real uplift of anticipation and joy when I wake up to find your teachings in my Inbox. Thank you David and I hope you are well recovered from Covid🙏

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Almost back to normal, thank you so much Anne!

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