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Kate Mapother's avatar

Love this Zed. So relatable - all of it but especially the self compassion part. I’m a work in progress too. And waiting for your poetry is not a hardship. It’s always worth it. I’ll be here when you return with it. xo

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Thank you Kate! The experience of this was very odd and continues to be a very intriguing learning journey. I think I am a Buddhist now! Hugs! Appreciate you so much!

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Elaine McMilian's avatar

I know this all too well. We are our worst critics! I've found that sometimes our creative inspiration needs a rest, too. Patience for others, patience for ourselves. I love that you call kindness and patience a muscle memory :-)

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Elizabeth G. Howard's avatar

Sometimes I have to remind myself to look at things through a longer lens: will I regret or worry about this small thing a year from now? My brain works hard at distractions!

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