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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

wow! I am really happy to hear that you took a break. I know, first hand, how much rest is a necessity rather than a fanciful option. May you take many more breaks, much more often, to maintain your creative center and wellspring.

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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

You are brave and continue to inspire me to be brave and no nothing

Keep going with nothing- absolutely nothing is absolutely everything

Mary - a 73 year old soul traveler

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"Sometimes the scariest thing we can do is less" 💖🌹 qué bien tenerte de vuelta!! Welcome back!!

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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

Yes, to your question - Are you there, reader? So glad to see you’re back. As always, your illustrations, pictures and writing deliver truth with a good helping of chuckles - I missed that. I write this as I’m “relaxing” pool side thinking about all the things I have/want to do, and will leave undone some day. We share the same gene pool that there is always something to do. Why?

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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

Your readers are here whenever you have something to say. No pressure. Take it as it comes to you. Hold on to your lessons from floating in that beautiful body of water. 😎

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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

This is great Tatiana! Honor what you need and let your soul lead for a while. You can never go wrong with that plan. A few years back, I spent three months in the rainforest near the ocean and have never been the same since. It was a total and permanent reset. Best of luck with everything. Your true fans will absolutely support you and your incredible talents. Thank you for your bravery. You are an inspiration!!

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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

y'know.... negative space is an important part of every work of art. Glad you had a chance to find a place to rest and refresh. Glad to hear about your adventures in doing nothing. Very glad to see you back -- great post!

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May 31, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

we love a type-a rising finding relaxation 💗

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Feeling this so deeply. And just subscribed -- because content about having the courage to rest is exactly what I need, and I think what the world needs. ❤️❤️‍🩹

Related: I wrestled with this too, over here, a few months ago, in a different way: https://ryanroseweaver.substack.com/p/6-embracing-winter-as-a-second-skin

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I LOVE what you did...for you❤️. I always say that if you want your life to change, you have to change your life. The scariest things in life are the things we don’t try, in my opinion.

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I loved this, Tatiana! The message, and the photo essay in which you delivered it. Just brilliant.

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Chiming in late to say: I love this and I'm so glad you're back (and well rested!).

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Yes! The joy of nothing is something we all need to experience more! I loved this graphic essay. I'm so thrilled to have found your newsletter1

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Jun 1, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

So happy to see Brazen Face in my inbox again!

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Jun 1, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

It's good to have you back, friend! 🙏

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Jun 1, 2023Liked by Tatiana Gallardo

Good for you that you knew what you needed and did it ! I love your work! And your story. Keep sharing we’re here for you . I’m hoping to go to Greece and maybe I’ll have a story to share

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