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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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It's a noble struggle. Hang in there 💓

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

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You're very welcome 🙏🏿

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

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Love you, Maurice!

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Love you too, Jami!

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

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

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

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

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That's an auspicious date clearly!

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

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Lol

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

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

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

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

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

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