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Karole Nicholson's avatar

This story about Danica and the hummingbird connection left me hopeful. In these days, that is a very BIG deal, thanks for sharing.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thanks so much, Karole... we missed you the other night! Sending warm wishes to you and your husband...

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Catherine McKinnon's avatar

Very inspiring writing and painting Karen.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thanks so much Catherine ! That means a lot. .. I appreciate your feedback. 🙂

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Lesley Riley's avatar

Your art piece is gasp-worthy. I love it, along with your words today. That Rick Rubin book is full of wisdom and wonder. I have the book and audible which I’ll pop on when I need uplifting.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

oh my gasp-worthy..!! That means so much coming from you, Lesley... heartfelt thanks 🙏😊

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Sue Sutherland-Wood's avatar

Really understand the analogy of a "thirst." This is it exactly! I also find that even though the "thirst" is there, I can easily find a way around pursuing it, putting others needs ahead of my own, even now. I always try to do my best though (not in a mad perfectionist way) but so that I can rest easy, knowing that at least I've done all I can. Thanks Karen, thought-provoking stuff as always!

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

At this point in my life, I actually don't have other people's needs in front of me as I am so solo... it's a little bittersweet.

Thank you, Sue!

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

This is a nice piece of Writing outlining the pull of art. I have zero musical or arty skill but agree with the draw of putting those little thought-lings on to paper or screen. I'll share thus enjoyable writing in my newsletter round up on Sunday.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thank you so much, I appreciate your support! And you thought-lings. 😊

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Jody Frost's avatar

Totally with you! Mostly.., But, I have the weirdest resistance to doing the things I wanna do like paint, write, shoot.

Unfortunately, even though I have so much I wanna say, so much I wanna express visually, I don’t have that thing where a lot of artists do that are like, “just try to keep me away from my tools of expression!” I am a world class procrastinator! And yet, when I do sit my ass down to pen, paper, paint, computer or camera, I completely lose myself to it! I’m completely absorbed into the creative bubble and the outside world fades away. What the resistance is about, I have no idea. But, there it is…🤷‍♀️

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Lesley Riley's avatar

I believe in the 5 minute rule - I’ll just do this for 5 minutes. It usually turns into hours.

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Candy Kennedy's avatar

Karen, I am on the same page. Late in life, I have discovered there are so many stories to leave behind. I am motivated not only to write but to dedicate my time to wherever building a legacy leads. Lovely writing.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Thank you Candy … yes, the concept of legacy became clearer when I hit 70! Thanks for commenting and your kind words.

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Prajna O'Hara's avatar

Love this. I am right there with you one that started writing late but now that I’ve gone I can’t stop.

I love the project you have endeavor to pursue for the summer

I did not get the book of Alchemy yet, but I plan to

Thank you for the reminders

You are amazing

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

Ahh Prajna, you are the amazing one!! Many thanks 🙏

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Carol D Marsh's avatar

Karen, I am totally with you on this - it's not about making up stories (though that's a wonderful thing to do), it's about getting words on the page, self-expression, mining my depths for small, bright gems.

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Karen Rand Anderson's avatar

It is, right? Mining our depths... Thank you Carol!

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