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I needed this, thank you. I haven’t been writing these days (life’s been too busy), and I’ve been away from it for long enough that whenever I think about picking up my pen and notebook for some quick free writing, the voice in my head goes: “what’s the point anyway?” Thank you so much for your words.

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dee kawai tang's avatar

“your stories matter more than you know” -- resonates! x x

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Natalie's avatar

Thank you, this is just the inspiration I needed. 🤍

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Kathryn Vercillo's avatar

Beautiful share. Beautiful reminder. Makes me think of my ever-favorite Martha Graham quote:

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it.

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Yolanda Youngblood's avatar

“Keep the channel open.” One of my faves as well. 🌻

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Rhiannon Lynn's avatar

Love this!

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Well done Alex! You/we have no idea how far-reaching the words are and we don't know what soul needs to feed on them for nourishment. If there is a voice inside telling us to write it is the voice of our highest and best self and best not denied, even though it's hard.

Thanks for this motivational pep talk!

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Kenyana Briscoe's avatar

Confirmation! I needed this now. Thank you. ✌🏾

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Aliyah's avatar

Thank you. This was very motivating!

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Kat River's avatar

Love, thank you for sharing your stories here

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Tayo Bero's avatar

Just stumbled upon this post and it’s exactly what I needed today ❤️ subscribed!

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Mansi Kwatra's avatar

Wow, this came at a perfect time in my life. I'm 23, started finding comfort in writing last year. I just started my newsletter a few months ago and definitely have days where I let other people's opinions affect me. But deep down, I know how much of a positive impact writing has had in my life. Reading about how your hard work has paid off and allowed you to grow gives me so much comfort. All the very best!🧡

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Lisa Raie xox's avatar

Love this, I’ve just returned to sharing my thoughts, my musings, my words after time away in seclusion from the world.

xox

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sydney stoudmire's avatar

this was for me today. thank you.

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Fog Chaser's avatar

This is so powerful, Alex. Thank you!

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Maria Lata's avatar

ty you for this 💛

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Cashly Farrar's avatar

Thank you 🫶🏼

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Sage AjaRa's avatar

Phenomenal! One day my child will say the same ✨ congrats on all your success! Determined to be attendance! Writing professionally is my absolute goal. Right on time 🙌🏽

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