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You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Thank you for your transparency. And, from one who is hard on herself - I can say, donโ€™t be so hard on yourself. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Thank you for this -- and thank you for reading. I hope you're not being hard on yourself right now!

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Thank you, Ellie for being vulnerable in this way. I have been thoroughly enjoying your posts since getting pointed in your direction (via a fellow Schumacher alumni) and your writing is part of what has encouraged me to join the Substack world. May these next two weeks off for you, going into the darkest of days and moving back towards the light, be filled with nourishing rest, encouraging reflections, and wholesome goodness connecting with your human and greater multi-species communities you're a part of. Thank you for doing what you are doing.

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Ah, thank you so much for this. Lovely to hear from a Schumacher alum, and especially lovely to hear that you're beginning your own Substack journey. I hope 2024 brings you lots of happy writing and connecting.

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Thank you for the kind words and well wishes, Ellie. And happy Solstice to you as well!

And as of just a moment ago, I've posted my second article here, for Solstice. If you'd like, please give it a gander ๐Ÿ˜Š

https://open.substack.com/pub/onrelationalbeing/p/meeting-the-moment-with-the-rest?r=5w5ur&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

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Youโ€™re doing just fine, Ellie. Keep on keeping on. Itโ€™s a journey for all of us and yours and Martin Shawโ€™s are two of my favorite Substacks. โค๏ธ

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Thank you so much for reading, and for all your support this year! I'm beyond grateful and honoured.

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As an ex academic I relate to your words and recognise myself in your commentary about academics, Englishness and vulnerability as a writer. Thank you.

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Thank you for reading, Terri, and for all your support this year. I really appreciate it. And, oof, I'm sorry this experience of academia rang true for you -- and I hope you're out the other side and finding the joy in writing again.

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Brave and beautiful. Thank you. This is my first comment on Substack. You are my people.

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So honoured to receive your first comment! Thank you so much -- and welcome.

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Thank you for a year of beautiful writing, that speaks deeply to so many of us. So grateful for you โค๏ธ xx

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Thank you, love you xxx

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Brave and clear honesty Ellie. Inspiring and exactly what I needed tonight. Thank you for your writing and this Substack. Clear water from the springs of the heart. ๐Ÿ™Œ

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Thank you for reading, John, and for your own beautiful Substack. Hope to see you again sometime in 2024. x

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Ah so much thirst quenching writing. I read it despite being too tired and busy. It's helpful. Thanks.

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Thank YOU for all your support and for being wonderful. x

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