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Jacey's avatar

This is perfect. I'm a worrier, and am trying to launch a new, daunting project myself. May we all have a bit of The Fool in us this week, and every week. Thank you so much, Caroline ❤️

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Jacey. Wishing you all the best with your project!

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Jasmine Rasmussen's avatar

So what you’re saying is Britney’s “…Baby One More Time” was playing in the background as your wrote this piece:) Throwing flowers at your feet—this was perfection.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Jasmine! (I've gotten a couple requests to share the playlist, so maybe I will at some point.😉)

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Lisa's avatar

Oh so timely, thank you for the encouragement Caroline! Re: past selves-I wish that younger me, the one who danced in clubs with big earrings and torn levis, I wish she had known that she would always be changing, never arriving. That life is a process, that SHE is a living breathing process. It took a long time to figure that out. Lovely, lovely post! <3

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Ohh, me too. I would have so much to say to past me...but it also makes me wonder what future me would have to share right now! Impossible to know, but I try to imagine. Thank you, Lisa. ❤️

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Uli Beutter Cohen's avatar

Lovely 💞

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Joana's avatar

Reading your essays with a cup of tea has become a Monday morning ritual that gives me a lot of pleasure and sets off my week. Thank you!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Joana, I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear that. Thank you!

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Nicole's avatar

Lovely, Caroline! I always enjoy reading your thoughts as I head into the new week.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you so much, Nicole! I hope you have a wonderful week.

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Ayla's avatar

Again, just what I needed to hear in the moment I needed to hear it. Thank you for writing!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

I'm so glad. Thank you, Ayla!

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Barbara's avatar

This one just put some tears straight in my eyes… the encouragement I needed right now. Thank you for your gift of words and sharing your beautiful worldview ♥️

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Thank you, Barbara. ❤️

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Lauren Maxwell's avatar

Have you read Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind? This made me want to pick it up again.

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

I haven't, but now I want to!

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Erika's avatar

“The Fool” is just the card I needed. Even if it’s only because I’m trying to wake up earlier (while trying to hold back grand visions of a whole new morning routine). Seems silly, but I’m nervous, and your writing helped. Have a good week!

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Waking up earlier is no joke! I hope you have a great week (and good mornings)!

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Alex de Lara's avatar

Oh how I wish I could have conversations with my younger self. So much i would tell her… I love this line “Take a deep breath, and go.” ❤️

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

Ohhh, me too. So much to say... Thank you, friend.❤️

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