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Joy Baglio's avatar

I love the dual sides of this message, Kathy - both so true. "There is inspiration everywhere", gather it, but it's okay to pause and rest too. Crucial, even. I also imagine the two are more connected than we often realize. I often feel the periods of rest and pausing somehow give rise to finding more inspiration. Quick anecdote that relates: I once spent nine days at a silent meditation retreat, just slowing down, observing myself and my mind, and while I felt initial resistance to this slowing down at first, by the end I actually felt a welling up of all kinds of inspiration and ideas with greater vividness than I normally experienced. It made me realize the necessity of this pausing/breathing to the creative process, and how starved I normally am for it.

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Kathy Fish's avatar

Wow, thanks for sharing your experience with the silent meditation retreat, Joy! I've often thought about doing that myself. That's amazing how you responded to it. Thanks so much for stopping by and reading. I really appreciate it. <3

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Justin Deming's avatar

A beautiful reminder to stay present. Thanks for the read, Kathy! 🙏

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Kathy Fish's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Justin!

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Beth Knipp's avatar

Beautiful Kathy!

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Kathy Fish's avatar

I really appreciate that you read my newsletter, Beth. Thank you!

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Beth Knipp's avatar

I really enjoy reading it Kathy. So proud of you! ❤️

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Cassie McClure's avatar

This was a lovely reminder that showed up in my inbox. Thank you.

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Kathy Fish's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Cassie. Warm wishes to you and yours.

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Kathy Fish's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Lisa! <3

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Kathy Fish's avatar

Thanks so much for reading, Jo! Wishing you and yours all the very best for the. holidays.

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