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Rebecca Wallwork's avatar

I needed this today, Maurice, thank you! Sometimes it's hard to get the platonic ideal of your novel that's in your head down on the page. But this will keep me trying.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

It's a noble struggle. Hang in there 💓

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Kimi Eisele's avatar

Thank you for that. Caring for an elder here. Glad for the acknowledgment reminder.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

You're very welcome 🙏🏿

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Peter Biles's avatar

Thank you for this. I've just moved to a new place and also lost a friend and family member this past year--this is indeed encouraging to read.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

I'm very happy to help, Peter. You're welcome.

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Jami Attenberg's avatar

Love you, Maurice!

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Love you too, Jami!

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GirlGriot's avatar

I thought I remembered that you had a birthday coming up. It's about a week after mine, so not only will I always be older than you, I'll get older sooner! :) Happy early birthday, and thanks for this note of encouragement. Unsurprisingly, it's right on time.

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mia herndon's avatar

Thank you, Maurice. Working to not brace with the with each change, and oh, there are a many. The breath was needed. The encouragement felt and appreciated.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Breathing is so important. Funny that we forget all the time!

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kamaria's avatar

I needed to see this too! I feel like I'm in transition with a lot of unknown and it's been hard to celebrate the small wins.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

I wish you the very best in this time of transition!

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Gita's avatar

Thank you so much! Death of a loved one a few weeks ago so the deep breaths have been a godsend! Appreciate your writings, always. xo

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

I'm sorry for your loss, Gita. Keep on breathing!

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Adam Jay Norris's avatar

Your birthday is the same day the new Bright Eyes album comes out!

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

That's an auspicious date clearly!

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Adam Jay Norris's avatar

My favorite band and my favorite podcast sharing a calendar date? One word: illuminati

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Lol

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Monica Miller's avatar

Thank you for this! It's the third week of school in Georgia, and it was a summer full of changes here. I'm feeling really hopeful about the changes, but you're right--change is hard!

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

You're welcome 😊 I hope it gets all easier for you.

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Tom Andes's avatar

Thanks, Maurice. I feel like this was just what I needed this morning.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

You're welcome, Tom! Keep writing and playing. 🎸

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Tom Andes's avatar

Thanks, man! Always. You keep writing, too. I know you will.

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Tami Sawyer's avatar

This was the first email I opened this morning and I needed it. I scrolled past everything when I saw the title and God knows what they are doing. Thank you brother. I needed to breathe.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

I'm happy to help! You're wonderfully made, sister. Keep moving forward ✨️

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