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David Bignell's avatar

The only way to sail in stagnant waters was to start to row. I had to jump from place to place to find where I belonged - this is a gem of an insight :)

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Gilbert Wong's avatar

Thank you for writing this post! It came at the right moment for me.

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Samuel Bahri's avatar

Same for me!

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Gabriela's avatar

Hello from Brazil!

I was searching for the Robert Frost quote on google and ended up here. And I love it!

I know this article is from like than 1 year ago almost... But I just needed to read it exactly right now. Thank you so much for that.

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Keith Leonard's avatar

Hey Deb, I'm in a hard place in life right now and googled "the only way out is through" and found your article. Your words really spoke to me and I wanted you to know that even across our very different circumstances you've had an impact in sharing this, and thank you

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Paolo Carrai's avatar

I have a startup project to promote the trade in 'unused' objects, as I call them.

Objects can be many things, but all are simply tools; the memories and emotions associated with them remain in our minds and not in the objects. Therefore, as soon as an object is no longer used, including art objects, giving others the chance to use them becomes the most beautiful thing we can do, because it is like continuing to give life to a part of us that we have put aside.

My motto is very simple: re-use, be happy.

Moreover, unused objects are in the stage before they become waste. It is utilisation that prevents transformation into waste and harm to the environment.

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Jie's avatar

The thing is, I don't really know what I want. I was assigned one task after another, from my schools to my work. I don't know what I'm passionate about and what my elephant is.

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Ruby's avatar

Your product sharing is always inspiring! I cannot believe that I find myself resonate so much about cleaning the house (declutter and let go stuff). Love the reframing technique in the every day life! Let's celebrate the achievement-donating 1,000 items!

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Kei Watanabe's avatar

Good read as always. For me, it's important to know that even successful people stuck in their life at some points. "The best way out is always through." I like it.

Memo to myself: https://share.glasp.co/kei/?p=saYKj0UTF0hYigseS5BO

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Anna Schmunk's avatar

Beautifully written. Thanks, Deb, for writing even when you don't have much to say.

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Avy Leghziel's avatar

I deal with exactly the same feelings with my newsletter (I’ve been writing for three years), and I even publish less often than you. Kudos for keeping up!

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Introspective Connotations's avatar

nicely written

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