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Sep 15Liked by Jonathan Fields

"The quest to become is littered with the remains of those who missed the grace in being"

I love this. Thank you

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So glad it resonated, Cali.

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Sep 16Liked by Jonathan Fields

While we have to acknowledge that our agency is limited, especially when it comes to external circumstances, one can argue that we almost always have agency over our internal posture - the way we interpret and react to external circumstances. This can give us a sense of agency even in messy situations and might help us to see the journey as the goal - allowing us to stay open and curious in the moment.

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Agreed. End of that day, our inner weather is about the only thing we have genuine, long-term agency over. Even though we often don't exercise it.

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Best! I resonate with all of this, thanks for sharing this message so eloquently. I’m off to run my own strategy sesh this week, (a “ radical reboot”), really appreciate the timely reminder re- the divine pinball game.

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Have fun with the radical reboot!

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Jonathan, are you still in Lisbon? That's where I live! I would love to buy you a pastel de nata and tell you how much Sparketypes and your other work have helped me. (I can also answer questions about Lisbon if you have any.) 🙏

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Already gone, but so appreciate the kind thoughts! So glad the work had made a difference for you. Lisbon is such a cool place!

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I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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WHY I LOVE IMPROV

"Life’s greatest moments invariably unfold in the wake of the unknown."

Trusting that flow is a lifelong, joyful deepening.

Thank you for such beautiful reminders.

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So cool, trying improv is on my list.

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Ha! I’d wait a bit on that (I shared your post on the high cost of Too Many Things)

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Sep 15Liked by Jonathan Fields

Love it. Thank you !

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You're welcome!

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