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the first paragraph spoke to me and how i've felt recently, so much so that i reread it twice before moving on. im a month into my two-month semester break, and i sort of feel like just a shell of a human. there are things i know i enjoy but i find them so hard to do. im too emotional of a person so reading through this made me wanna cry, mostly bc you wrote down words i wasn't able to put together. something i've been feeling and something i crave to feel. insightful as always, i hope you have a good week tara <3

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hi lovely dee <3 i definitely understand that feeling. i hope you're able to ground yourself soon and enjoy your break, but its also okay just to let yourself float. there is no pressure! you deserve all the rest. hope your week is going well so far too, sending lots of love (and thank you for reading as always) xx

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your words fill my week with much thoughts and inspiration about myself and world, thank you and take care tara<3

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:') thank you so much for reading i really appreciate it!!!! take care as well

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felt so good to be grounded to one’s self again

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<3 the best feeling. thank you for reading

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this made me want 2 be a little softer to myself :')<3 thank u

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:') that makes me so happy because you should be! thank you for reading

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You have such a beautiful way with words that always makes me feel more grounded. You point out the beauty and relatability in the human experience because you appreciate it all. Love you

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i love you so much

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"My ideal and reality

They are too far apart

But I still want to cross the bridge

and reach me

the real me"

❤️❤️

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tara,

i just spent this past hour catching up with some of the newsletters i missed, and i just have to say: you have the loveliest soul. sometimes i smiled while reading, other times i cried, and this time it felt like gazing into a mirror.

when i was younger i did the same thing and still do. i never thought much of it until i noticed how i flinch when i see my reflection, distraught at the vaguest notion of reality. my other me still doesn't carry my name, but i carry hers.

thank you for your wonderful words as always. i have a lot to think about now lol.

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<3<33<33 i am so glad you enjoyed them, thank you so much. i definitely understand that feeling and i hope that both of your selves can align soon. much love!!!!!!

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I resonate with the challenge of identifying and holding onto who we are, our ideal self. This is a lovely piece... I'm always watching for the moment that touches me deepest and today it was this line that brought tears to my eyes: "She would just look like me, but translucent and glowing from so many little flames, each one something that brings me divine joy."

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thank you <3 that means so much. i'm glad you resonated

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