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Chris Anselmo's avatar

I hope you record one of these posts sometime. I'm picturing someone heckling you in the background every time I read the strikethrough text.

Great point on empathy. I think sometimes we feel too much pressure to show empathy, when in reality we should show it to ourselves. And thanks for the reminder of the 4 pillars -- I always forget lol

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Chris hi!!

Your comment!! LOL to the gremlin - too true.

Have you seen the music video Hi REN? It reminds me of the gremlin in our minds.

https://youtu.be/s_nc1IVoMxc?si=PH6pHmIjFWcM9gQF

Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to drop some love here!

Hope you have a happy Sunday ✨

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Megan Lee's avatar

I LOVE YOUR USE OF STRIKE OUT TEXT AND 3RD PERSON WRITING. Brilliant, just brilliant. I twas on the edge of my seat, cheeks about to succumb to gravity, when BAM... the answer came...

EMPATHY!!!

And, it did stop me in my tracks. Because, I've always (shamefully) prided myself on being such an empathetic person, "ooh, good girl, Megan, you're so understanding and empathetic AND NEVER WANT TO ACCIDENTALLY OFFEND ANYONE EVER, AND THANKS TO YOUR "EMPATHY" YOU SPEND LARGE AMOUNTS OF TIME SECOND GUESSING EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER SAID".

Ooof. Thanks for cracking the lid open on this empathy topic!! And, obviously, like you say, it can be and IS a great thing... just, not at the expense of choosing kindness for yourself, first. 💛

I shall be happily pondering this one!!! 💕💕

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

oh my word- how did I miss this?! I LOVE EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE YOUR NAME ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET, MEGAN! You always make me laugh, feel seen, heard, understood- ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS TO BELONGING. Thank you, so SO much. 🐞

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Megan Lee's avatar

Aww yayayayay!!! 💛🐞 And, ll the ingredients of belonging… LOVE HOW YOU PUT THAT! You are the mostest welcome!! 💕

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Strawbridge's avatar

Emotional Intelligence is probably the most important kind, just in a general everyone way. It is one of the most lacking, too. I think it should be taught in schools as seriously as any other subject.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

I agree completely and very much appreciate your share here!

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Rose's avatar

Your beautiful messages always have me on the verge of (good, happy) tears 🥹. This people-pleaser has never felt so seen.

Thank you for showing up each week - it is always such a gift to open your emails 💌.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Hi Rose!! Your words of affirmation find me at the most pivotal moment- having a touch time setting some boundaries and practicing what I preach.

Thank you for your support, thank you for reading (week after week?!) and thank you for carving time out of your day to leave this little drop of love.

It does not go unappreciated!

I hope you are able to push Empathy out the emergency exit for a while and soak up some rays of self-care. I'll be looking for you there! 🐞

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Rose's avatar

Well, just in case you ever need a reminder, you're doing a great job and adding a lot of light to this world ✨! Your weekly emails always seem to be spot-on with whatever it is I'm feeling in that moment. Empathy has been put on the back burner as I try to get back to the basics (but from one people-pleaser to another, it never wanders too far 😉❤️).

Sending that self-care back your way ✨✨✨.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Have you heard the song, “Can I call you Rose?” By The Sacred Souls

It’s been on repeat over here 🌹

Xx

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Rose's avatar

Checking it out now ☺️🌹.

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