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Joanne Hopper's avatar

Brilliant - thank you 🙏 I’m forwarding this to some of my family to help explain me as they Really don’t understand. I stand here invisible. They see me only because there’s a shape in front of them defined by their bed-sheet of perception thrown over my form. This may help. Thank you again. Joanne

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

So glad this landed, Joanne, and hope it helps the fam "get" you a bit better

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Your words are just what I needed as I navigate this space and moment in time. Thank you.

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

Happy that they helped, Lesley!

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David W. Zoll's avatar

Excellent post. I am sharing this. Really creative people struggle so. Thank you!

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

Thanks, David. The struggle is real!

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Courtney Daniels's avatar

I had not seen this quote from Pearl S. Buck before. People who are not Makers nod politely but don’t relate to the necessity of “create, create, create.” It’s so great to read Buck’s validation of it. And I love your first offering about returning to the things that make one feel good and at home. Fantastic writing! Thank you for this piece.

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Njoki's avatar

This is exactly what I needed to read today! Here's to coming home to ourselves as many times as we need to:-)🍻

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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Creative creatures,

sensitive beasts humans are.

Notions, emotions.

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

Love your take in verse, as always, Marisol

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Phil Powis ❤️⚡️'s avatar

This resonates. That line about letting go of trying to be good and just trying to be true - it's like a permission slip for those of us who feel everything at volume 11.

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

Yeah, when I first heard that line from Rosemerry, really landed with me as well.

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KARA FUJI's avatar

Thank you - timely, wise and love filled words, sound suggestions and I like your smile.

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, Kara, so glad this resonated

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Ida Regena's avatar

Thank you, this brings me to a place of contemplation.

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

Contemplation is always a fun space to be in, Ida.

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Constellations In Her Bones's avatar

Thank you, Jonathan. Been listening to The Good Life Project on my commute. Wonderful conversations. Enjoy your day. All good things.

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Jonathan Fields's avatar

So glad GLP has found its way into your commute, it's a joy to be able to create those convos.

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Constellations In Her Bones's avatar

It shows! Curiosity and seeking joy are gifts and practices. I only can take in so many podcasts. lol. I get brain overload. So thank you for what you and your guests bring. Have a good week!

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Pepper Miller's avatar

You are right on, Jonathan. Thank you for all your insights, my brother!

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