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Betty Carlson's avatar

What a beautiful post, and it definitely struck a chord with me. January and February are often a bit hard, I find, and you inspired me to give myself some room for reflection in between all that list-making.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Perfect! I knew that I didn’t need more resolutions…just more room. Happy January!

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Betty Carlson's avatar

My only New Year’s resolution was not to make any. But I do feel like I need some sort of goal for the next 2 months.

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Bonnie Durrance's avatar

I love the concept of “ampleness.” So much more generous than “comfortable.” So much more likely to make you glad to wake up than just “sustainable.” I’d like to put it on a tee shirt — but the concept would no doubt be seen as false boasting 🤔

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

😊✨

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David Barton's avatar

A lovely word and plenty explore in the year ahead 🌿✨

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you and, yes, room to explore.

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Marie-Pier's avatar

«Serenity» it's such a beautiful word and concept! I wish you inner peace for 2025, wathever comes you way x

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Merci! And the same for you!

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Lauren Margaret's avatar

These cold days are tough. It is hard to find joy in the watery colourless sunrises at the moment but I cling on, knowing spring is not far away. For now just being is enough.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

I don’t mind the cold. But that one day was just dreary…I usually find something in nature to amaze me in my daily walks. Thanks for reading!

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Kathleen Celani's avatar

Love your post!! Ampleness and serenity😊

My first two thoughts on this, I guess my two mantras are: joy and opportunities to grow❤️

Thank you for your insight!

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you for reading! And yes to joy and opportunities to grow✨

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