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As I mention in previous posts, our meetup at the Thames Festival was a special occasion that provided us with a magnificent setting in which to meet very special people. There is such beauty in the distinct uniqueness in each of us just waiting to be released, and this meetup served as a place where our inner selves broke through in a liberating outburst of laughter, contentment, and peace. Stressed and tormented faces turn into a reflection of pure joy in this process, especially when after discussing our conditions with each other, we moved on to enjoy the festivities that surrounded us. On Sunday, we were more actively involved in the events of the Festival as we walked from one end to the other. Although we had plenty of time to discuss protocols and experiences, we made it a point to just share the ‘here and now’ and to feel free to be moved by the music, laugh out loud at our friends' wittiness, feel total pleasure in the company of friends, and to simply rejoice in the moment. It was great fun to be in the company of people with the same ailment, and to feel as if though the condition was nonexistent, even if just for a while. During the meetup one hears comments such as, “…it gave me a chill being among people who have the same problem and who understand…” A meetup acquires a special dimension when after much discussion of various odor-management protocols as well as the sadness and frustration that inherently come with these conditions, a second phase follows promoting healing by simply having fun together! Invariably, this and other meetups turn out to be healing experiences, especially for people who rarely get the opportunity to feel such freedom. I hope this video gives every reader the opportunity to experience with us this sense of "letting go". 
María de la Torre Founder and Executive Director MEBO Research maria@meboresearch.org www.meboresearch.org
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