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I found this post through your online course and I'm so glad I did. I took note of my longing and I'm going to do something about it. It's great to see more enriching writing online and across the world.

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This is beautiful. You are so very generous with your ideas and how you come to think about things. I'm on FIRE with all the inspiration!

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Such a beautiful, honest essay.

My longing today (as they may change in time) - my divine discontent - in three words are

Curious

Unity

Gateway ❤️

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Thank you for this inspirational essay. I feel grateful to have found you on this app. You were the first author I discovered and I feel drawn to your words. I have been searching for and have found my passion in life. Writing. It has been a solace for me for many years. Now I can reflect and express myself in a way I couldn’t before. Soul Circle is the perfect place for me. This winter writing sanctuary awakened a part of me that aims to write the five books that are in my head.

Nature Fierce Intention

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"If you could describe your longing - your divine discontent - in three words, what they be, I wonder?" I would put in would if I could, but I can't. You could and can and should. :)

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Hills, fresh air, peace

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Trees nature family

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My childhood

Self esteem

Nurture

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Peace. Dogs. Moments.

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Trees, freshness, books.

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I recently made a piece of art work of the same name …Soul Circle ⭕️

Thank you for this reminder…

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As a Substack newbie I'm digging around, finding what resonates with me, and I found this lovely essay. I too am feeling both "blessed and overworked" and as a writer a few years on the other side of 50, looking to craft a business that allows as much life as possible. This essay will give me something to think about, to chew on for a good while. Thank you for sharing it.

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Beautiful words, thank you. My words are; Nourish, Pace, Notice. Like you, I endeavour to lead a life where the wonders are integrated, not separate. That is work in itself, taking everything at a calm pace. I am looking forward to the summer writing sanctuary having loved the winter edition. I wholeheartedly support the Soul Circle concept which I will join in coming weeks, at the right pace!

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Just subscribed. I've studied with you before Beth and I am so excited to be part of your next unfolding. Thank you for the powerful work you do 🙏🏼

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Of course, the author of Wabi Sabi is on the back cover of Julia Cameron’s newest book💙 You are such an inspiration Beth! Both you and Julia Cameron have had an extraordinary impact on my life💙 Thank you💙

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I havnt written anything for years. I havnt even thought about doing it if im honest. Then grief consumed me and i have been stagnant in a bubble of numbness. Lost. A month ago i picked up a notebook and pen and wrote a poem about her. It released the block and helped me to begin to feel, grieve and process my loss. I forgot how much i enjoyed it and the pride once a piece is complete. It was raw. Unapoligetic. Honest. It was therapy. My rambles might not be eliquant or pieced together in a structured way. But it feels like im being called to explore writing further and begin a journey to see where it takes me. Then maybe just maybe il be a little less lost.

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