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As someone who’s likely known for encouraging others—or I’d like to think so anyway—I’m both delighted to discover these encouragement sessions and surprised I’m only just now catching on. ;) What a truly lovely offer. What a wonderful way of showing up you’re sharing.

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I’m terribly behind in my reading but a 4:30 wake up caused by one of the many ‘punaise’ we have been invaded by this (not so) summer obviously startled by something inside my mosquito net, released it’s pungent scent and that was that - the day began! So here I am loving your seemingly never ending and much appreciated encouragement on a morning when actually all I really want to do is go back to bed! Thank you Barrie !

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Such a great thing you do here with this - an ongoing pool of positivity that has such value, thank you. I'm always lifted by reading it and see you both living such a positive life

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That truly means a great deal to us, Mark, very kind. Encouragement for the encouragers is such a lovely boost, thank you.

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Barrie, these sessions sound amazing.

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Do buzz thro a DM if you fancy checking one out in person, Priya.

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I will!

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Barrie, I am so grateful we connected here and I still relish the memory of our time together during my Encouragement session. I have a little note on my desk that simply says, "Be Kind." I think of you every time I look at it. What a difference it makes when we extend kindness, generosity, and a simple word of encouragement to others. It is truly a superpower and you are the real superhero. Thanks my friend.

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That’s a very touching note, Matt. As I recall, we said we might catch up in the Fall. Let me know anytime you fancy a chat now you’re in the space beyond transition. Warmly, as ever, Barrie

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Thank you for the mention, and for the endless encouragement you share directly, not to mention the little ripples that come often through all that you put out there and share of and for others. One of these days I shall break down to a quirky number a count of all who have arrived at my posts via yours -- that number is considerable, so I'm always very happy to be able to return any small kindness and encouragement your way.

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It’s a genuine pleasure to be able to celebrate the lovely folk doing the good work. Bx

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Thank you for the mention - as always you are full of encouragement. It’s been an amazing (almost) year of writing for me.

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Fabulous to see … and read!

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What a beautiful slice of encouragement and flag waving. Waving one back 💛⭐️🙏🏼 thank you.

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Ah, lovely. I spotted a note in the mailbox. I’ll buzz back tomorrow. About to binge on ‘Slow Horses’ with Gary Oldman, a new favourite! We don’t watch much TV but we got some free Apple TV with long-awaited new devices and so we’re curling up on the sofa with the ‘telly’! And sticky toffee pudding!

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All in good time 💛

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Slow Horses is fabulous - enjoy!

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Only 3 episodes of season one into it. Absorbed! Galloping ahead!

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