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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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You put it so well — breaks ARE the secret to "maintain[ing] your creative center"!! Thank you so much for your lovely words

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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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Mary! You are also an inspiration as a soul traveler at 73. (I love the term “soul traveler” too) Thank you so much for your lovely words 💛

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

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muchas muchas gracias!! un abrazo a ti

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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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Perhaps we do in fact share some genes. Thank you for your lovely words — they brought a smile to my face. Wishing you lots of real good relaxation.

I read once that once we accept that we can’t do it all, we can live peacefully. Cheers to that acceptance for us both!

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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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Thank you so much ❤️ Sending lots of love to you

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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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Thank you so much, KJ! Isn’t it nuts how trips like that can change everything for us? Wishing you lots of love and relaxation ❤️

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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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Negative space!! Never thought of it like that, but it’s so true. Happy to be back, Anne, and wishing you lots of love!

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we love a type-a rising finding relaxation 💗

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HAHAH miss you, girl. Europe 2023, please

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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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Thank you so much. I adore what you had to say about wintering and "forest bathing." What a beautiful concept ❤️

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Honored to be walking in these woods alongside you!

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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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Aw, Ellen, thank you so much. You're 100% right.

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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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Terrell! Thank you so, so much!!

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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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Thanks so much, Chrissy! It's great to be back <3 hope you're well

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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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I'm so happy to have you here! Thank you for these lovely words — they made me smile :)

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So happy to see Brazen Face in my inbox again!

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Thank you thank you! It feels good to be back! 💛💛

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It's good to have you back, friend! 🙏

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thank you so much, friend! we're DUE for a Substack group catch up

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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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thanks so much, Bev <3 I hope you get to Greece and all its delicious food soon

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