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Kathryn's avatar

Two things:

1) This bit: "What if...the person in the image is a fully realized version of you, because you have power? And what if we aren’t just talking about literal, bottom-line coin, but about the larger — and arguably more important — question of value?" literally made me go WHOA.

2) I've written on a post-it note (that will live in my bullet journal): "We define what we value through what we prioritize, what we celebrate, what we uphold, and what we create."

I internalized some twisted values as a child that I've been un-learning as an adult, while also determining what genuinely matters to me. I can honestly say that these thoughts that you've shared have given me a new way to approach this process, and it feels both grounding and freeing. Thank you.

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🥰 Rusty's avatar

I love this! I'm secretly superstitious, rarely admitting it to anyone. 😏

I see that most tennis players are verrry jnt8o rituals... look at Nadal! He even has a pull-your-undies-outa-your-crack routine before each serve!!!🤣🤣

Basically, maybe rituals and superstitions are simply self-fulfilling phrophecies, akin to the manifestations as per The Celestine Prophecies??

I wonder.🤔 I'll continue to wonder, and still wear my lucky undies, do my little rituals, light candles, etc.as I set my intentions.

Meanwhile, I'll go throw some salt over my left shoulder....just in case. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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Caroline Cala Donofrio's avatar

I love this, Rusty. And I especially appreciate that you admitted it here!! 😬

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