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I’m so glad that you gave yourself the gift of time. A new year does seem like a perfect time to reassess our allocations of time.

I have a friend who once said ‘if I don’t have time to turn my compost then I am doing too much’. I like that- for me it is following a call- from the light, or the land, an internal inkling. I want to ensure I gift myself time for that each day (or week whatever is right for that time). If not, I must reclaim that time from where I have ‘mislaid’ it.

May our new years be kind indeed. Thank you.

Your words inspire me to stay intentional with a ‘gentle discipline’ to my creative output…my 2025 theme.

I see gentle discipline as - Sthira / Sukha strength without rigidity, ease without laziness

I hope this makes sense to you!

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Thanks Pippa, that’s a good thought to carry into the month. You’ve reminded me that I must make friends with my compost again!

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I love this: "With the direction I’ve taken over the holidays I now feel that this parallel personal work is something that I can periodically share with those who do choose to support my writing through a paid subscription." When I read it, I got a feeling of authenticity. You've found a way to offer your paid subscribers more without being fake or stretching yourself too thin. Beautiful!

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Thank you Sarah. Yes, it feels like it should be more sustainable, and I do think that it may help push me to keep going with my folder, and see how things evolve.

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Love this post Michela, it's hard to be considering different strands of our creative lives but life can speed past! Looking forward to more updates from the moss

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Thank you Paul, it’s good to have your company here.

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Happy new year to you Michela. I’m so pleased to read of your plans, treats in store for us.

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Hi Margaret, Happy New Year. I do hope so!

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Excited for your project. Sorry I can’t switch to paid at the moment, maybe in the future my circumstances will change. Thanks for all you share x

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Thanks Debbie, and no worries. I’ve sent you a message which I hope might extend a little seasonal goodwill. Mx

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Michela, you have been busy and it is so inspiring. Happy New Year to you. I've been down with Covid which actually gave me the space to stay home and clear my head, rest and think. Onward to 2025.

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Thanks Pamela. My heart sank when I read ‘Covid’ but it’s good that you’ve found a positive from it. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Thanks Michela, I think that I am pretty well past it now, but I am continuing to rest and make more time for my creativity.

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I look forward to whatever your heart and mind want to share. Happy New Year!

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Thanks Paul 😊 Happy New Year!

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You bet. Happy New Year to you!

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Wonderful! Happy New Year…

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An extra special thank you Amy. I’m looking forward to sharing more with you. Happy New Year!

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Happy new year to you, excited to see what 2025 will bring.

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Happy New Year! Thanks Sophie.

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I am enchanted, as ever, by the photos! Oh my... Magical...

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Thanks very much Lizzie!

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I am excited to follow you on 2025!

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Thank you Manuela!

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happy new year!

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Thanks perfectlight. Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year Michela. I look forward to following your journey in 2025.

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Thanks Gill, Happy New Year to you too.

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