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Stephanie Blount's avatar

Oh boy I cried at this one! Beautiful.

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chubbybadass's avatar

Wow I really needed to hear all of this. I finished reading this in tears. Thank you, thank you for writing it.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Of course! It’s my pleasure. I’m so happy to hear it resonated with you. Thank you for reading, and for your messages and support over the years. Very glad you’re here. ❤️

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Angelique's avatar

Beautiful. Joy...yes. Doing what we want, yes. Wishing you joy this holiday. xx

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Angelique. Wishing the same for you. xx

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Heather in Rhode Island's avatar

Caroline. I picked this card LAST NIGHT. With the deck you had suggested to me. So um yes loud and clear, universe. Thank you as always for this newsletter xo

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Ah, alignment! I’m so glad to hear that. And so thrilled that you are working with your own deck. Keep me posted xx

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kristi houk's avatar

Currently crying reading this!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

❤️ Thank you for reading, Kristi!

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bernadette's avatar

good morning Caroline~I've always enjoyed reading your writings on CupofJo and did not know you had a newsletter until last week. You are a young wise woman and I'm happy to know you. Stay resilient and kind. Happy winter solstice.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you for these lovely words, Bernadette. I really appreciate it. Wishing a happy solstice to you, as well. ❤️

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Laura Silverman's avatar

I found joy in this newsletter, Caroline! Thank you for your timely words as we head into a week of hectic-ness and scary news cycles. It's helpful to think about perspective and joy in the mundane.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Laura! Wishing you all the best this week and in the year ahead. ❤️

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Marit's avatar

Thank you. Needed this! <3

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Marit! You are very welcome. ❤️

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Tara's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate and enjoy reading your newsletters.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Tara!

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Jessica Herman Goldman's avatar

Another wonderful newsletter. Thank you for your insightful words <3

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Jessica! ❤️

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Monica's avatar

I easily identify with the Hermit too! Thank you. Many blessings to all here in these coming days and year ahead.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Monica!

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Avery's avatar

Thank you for sharing these reflections as the year comes to a close. I will definitely be pondering this card this week.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Avery!

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Alex de Lara's avatar

Loved this one, friend. Love you ❤️

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Love you, too, friend. ❤️

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Jacey's avatar

Thank you for your newsletters, which are always insightful and bring me joy. Merry Christmas!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you so much, Jacey. Your support means a lot. Merry Christmas!

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NS's avatar

I also needed these sentiments this week so thank you. I didn’t know about the Hermit card before but it resonates completely. All the best to you and thank you for sharing your thoughts. :)

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much for being here. Best wishes to you 💕

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Rachel's avatar

Thank you - reading this today was just what I needed.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

I’m so glad it resonated. Thank you, Rachel ❤️

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