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My friend calls this living between the tragedy and hope of creativity. I want to lean so much in the hope of it all while recognizing the tragedy of the tug of war of time and money. 💕 Loved these words!

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Feb 6·edited Feb 6Liked by Ekstasis

This was a life-giving read for me. Most of my creative energy goes to my day job, but I feel convicted about making intentional time in the “couch cracks” of my week for creative pursuits that bring me joy outside of work.

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Thank you for this beautiful essay, by which I feel seen and invigorated in my process of being inspired by the day-to-day. I am also challenged to surround myself with other creatives that "get it" - so thank you for that as well!

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I so appreciate this essay. A much needed inspiring reminder to engage the craft I long to develop in the cracks and crevices of my day. And also a nudge to reach out to others. It’s so easy to become a silo of thoughts and wish-dreams and not engage the craft with others. Thank you!

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This is my real writer's life too - making space for my art in between other responsibilities. Thank you for being a mirror.

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Feb 5Liked by Ekstasis

This essay—how generous, wise, realistic, and shapely. May God elasticize your moments, for ongoing revelation as well as creation!

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Feb 5Liked by Ekstasis

Sharing beauty transcends our earthly struggles. Lovely encouraging essay

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I am loving this. I am seeing more and more creatives forming communities of collaboration instead of competition.

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Feb 4Liked by Ekstasis

i loved this essay. It was just what i needed on so many levels.

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This is beautiful, Julia! ❤️

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I love the reminder that we are already living the dream lives we wish for. When I stepped back and considered that, I realized that yes—this really is true! What a beautiful thought, and what an opportunity to experience a thrill of gratitude.

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Feb 4Liked by Ekstasis

Excellent writing, very appreciated

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Really well done! Writing in The NY Times, Methodist minister Lydia Sohn makes similar arguments: “Researchers have found that we’re more likely to overcome a relational or work-related impasse not when we are hunched over our desks in rapt concentration or collaborating in a Zoom meeting, but rather on breaks when we do boring activities or when our minds wander.”

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