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Sky Hackett's avatar

Really beautiful symbolism and imagery!

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Sandra Steffen's avatar

What a beautiful piece. . . so thoughtful. . . so real. Thank you Viktor . . . your message of hope and resilience is inspiring. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 !

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Peter a.k.a Peterb TheMasses's avatar

I moved from the city to the country two years ago and in the winter feed the birds sunflower seed and every Spring the seeds that have fallen on the ground grow thanks to the birds. As I’ve said, I’m Ukrainian-Canadian but my heart is in Ukraine. As I write this tears are flowing for the country of my ancestors. Slava Ukraïni forever.

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Tina Fagan's avatar

That is so beautiful and inspiring. I can feel the joy, the hope, the sorrow and the love in these words from the depths of your soul. Thank you.

A few years ago I was on a train in Italy that had a technical problem and had to stop for about an hour for repairs. I felt so happy that we were actually in a field of sunflowers. I had time to watch and enjoy. I can now relate to what you are saying. I pray that you will again have peace and be able to sit and reflect while you enjoy the sunflowers. Take care of yourself. Slava Ukraine!!

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Patricia Federle's avatar

🇺🇦🌻💕

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Jaye Shands's avatar

Thank you, Viktor. I needed that after the week I’ve had. You are also a source of light to us. ♥️

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Humberto's avatar

That was beautiful! Amazing piece of work! May peace and safety come towards you sooner than later.

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Ahbee's avatar

He is amazing. Everything he writes is stark & inspiring.💙☮🇺🇦

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Ahbee's avatar

Oh Viktor, you've become part of my everyday. Just like Bens morning coffee posts. Add some Popok and between the three there's plenty of hope & optimism to get you thru the day. A little Jim Acosta, a bit of Dan Rather & the I've Had It Ladies makes for a complete package! All for 10 bucks a month! Now thats entertainment!

Viktor I'll be so happy when you only have to worry about what the heck you're gonna do after you beat Putin & his thugs! 💙☮🇺🇦

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Tracie Lemmon's avatar

Thank you for sharing your light and hope in a better tomorrow! I love reading your messages. They are so inspiring!❤️ My prayer is Peace, Love, and Hope for Ukraine 🇺🇦.

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PeMi+7's avatar

Slava Ukraine!!

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Ana Jones's avatar

Thank you for reminding public about Ukraine. Слава Україні ✌️

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Victoria Jane's avatar

This is so beautiful and inspiring and just lovely. Thank you for writing this. It inspired me to draw some sunflowers to have as a symbol of hope. There is much evil in the world, but we also see many that care about helping others and being kind and being honorable. The sunflowers. I have to remember more to look to the light.

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Carole Hisasue's avatar

The sunflower is a wonderful symbol of hope. It also pulls up radioactivity from the soil, decontaminating it. Thank you for this post!

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Deborah  Steinberg's avatar

✨We love you guys, the Ukrainians! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾🇺🇸🇺🇦✨

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Cate T's avatar

What an eloquent and inspiring message. Thank you so much 🙏💙💛

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Jen Johnson's avatar

Thank you for that. I think we all need to hear this right now. Many of us in the US are feeling the pain of a Putin want a be. I’m sure Putin has been grooming him for many many years. He’s been duped Putin is laughing his ass off. Meanwhile we look at the news every day and wait for the next new horror of the evil man in power. We do have hope and we will rise up and we will not let him take our freedoms away. Or I may move to Australia

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