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Oct 18Liked by Michelle Dowd

What do I need. What do I need. Not what I’m told, or what’s expected, or take what everyone else does and accept it. I’ve not spent much time thinking about what I need. It’s time to start foraging.

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Oct 18Liked by Michelle Dowd

Wow. This is a lot. But this is my first and biggest takeaway:

Foraging is making the most of what’s available. It’s knowing what to say yes to. What to say no to. And why. Foraging comes from recognizing what you need.

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So much this week! You’ve distilled the basics.

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Oct 18Liked by Michelle Dowd

“walking through a constantly shifting illusion in a culture of complicity.” This is such a profound phrase that is applicable in every aspect of our lives. Whether it is the dysfunction within personal relationships, our denial of humans’ interdependence with the world, the compromises we make to play the “game”, or even in the lies we tell ourselves.

Thank you, as always, for your writing.

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Profound response! Yes, the lies we tell ourselves.

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Thank you for sharing your physical journey along with your wisdom. The cottage is inspiring.

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