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Sally Curtis's avatar

I’m very happy for you and think it must be a blessed relief to unhitch from it all. I too have so many newsletters come through, mainly about writing, that it can be quite overwhelming so I made a ‘read’ folder and put them in there. However, I rarely get time to read them so I am also unsubscribing from those I have little interest in. It’s quite liberating to press the unsubscribe button and to know that’s one less read to feel guilty about not reading. I am also into Amanda Saint’s slow writing movement. I was becoming a slave to competition deadlines and rushing through my writing, sending stories that I knew weren’t as good as they could be just to be crossing off competition lists. YouTube isn’t an issue for me but Facebook scrolling is so there’s my next challenge. Good luck Linda. Hope it all goes well xx

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Lesley Mason's avatar

Linda, so much of that resonates with me. In particular, the need for change (when we feel it or when it is forced upon us - a bit of both in my case) and how we respond to that. Sometimes we just need to step out of one world and into another. Go for it! My experience of the last 5 years has been one of unbelievable change, and subtle shifts, and immense growth. And so so so worth it. Follow your instincts, because they are whispers from the universe.

I hope you will continue your writing prompts. I'm not always bang on time, but I do love trying to respond to them. I'm up for esoteric!

In making the changes that you feel are right for you, you remind me of why I'm taking the path I am - even though it is a different one. Let your pen lead the way.

Lx

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