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so true about intent, every time i read a book i'm surprised at how relaxing and enjoyable it is. great essay!

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Thank you Kara!

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Wise words. I myself have been dedicating more time to reading and writing this year, a private resolution, and I have already felt the better for it -- aware enough, but not overwhelmed, even today.

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I love this Ned! We are on the same wavelength, and I hope we stay that way.

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Halfway through this, I got inspired to delete 87 tabs from my browser. Thank you so much. This resonates deeply.

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I love that. And frankly I should do the same.

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Saving this so when the feeling of mindless flagellation stemming from the social media firehouse of misery starts to overwhelm, I have a brief moment of clarity. Thank you for expressing everything I’ve been feeling for the last few years. It’s all too much, we can’t exist like this.

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We really can't. We have to find a better way! I'm gonna try to figure that out.

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So true. I’m also writing a book right now, and it’s made me so much more mindful about what I consume on a regular basis (though I admit the content moderation michigas yesterday had me seated).

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Same! And very much same, as you know.

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