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Intense feelings don't always demand immediate reactions. They often benefit from deep reflection.
25 Anti-Mimetic Ideas—the post that began to put my Substack on the map.
The Loneliness No One Talks About
No one warns you about the loneliness that comes with growing.
The silence when old friendships stop fitting, but new ones haven’t formed.
The ache of outgrowing places, conversations, even versions of yourself.
Growth is beautiful, but it can also be isolating.
Keep growing anyway. You’ll find your kindred spirits.
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Last Feb I casually posted this neck stretch on Instagram (that I thought everyone knew 🤷♀️) and it blew up in a way I couldn’t imagine. It’s now been viewed over 8 million times 🫣😬🤣 and has brought so many wonderful people into my world.
So give it a go, it’s a pretty lovely stretch. (Though it’s not actually magic, it’s just an up…
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Imagine if social media closed everyday at 5pm like a shop;
We would all be forced to meet up and speak to each other in real life, to be present with our families, to go outside, to create something new or to read, or to simply just be with ourselves.
A Sunday thought.
Over the years there were times when I looked to hire people to work with me. Like all companies I try to get good people that would represent my company in the best positive light. A person that’s trustworthy, friendly and kind. Someone that looks like they take care of themselves seem more likely to care for my business. Someone who could be an example to others.
Wouldn’t it make sense, if it’s important how an employee represents my company it’s much more important how I pres…
Thank you DD. When I began my subscription here I could be rigid and sharp, I still can be, but you made me think deeper and opened my mind to be a little more accepting, sometimes about things that maybe people can’t change. So you inspired me as well, thank you for that!!