I love the letting go part so much. I feel so trained to track what happens after I post or comment or recommend something. There is a lot of trust in removing attachment to where the ripples go. Like a service to others rather than the self, even if nothing happens at all. No further data necessary, thank you. The anxiety bubble deflates a little bit more.
It is so hard, isn't it ... we're hard wired to metrics, and feedback, the endorphin rush of likes and the reassurance of knowing our stuff has 'hit the mark'. But learning to lighten the load on ourselves must find a payback in the ways we enter our creative practices.
I hope also by encouraging people to share the things they like by the people they admire, loads will be shared and some of the heavy lifting is taken off the shoulders of those who are weighed down by it, if that makes sense.
Thank you so much for reading and the kind words. You're so right, we all have this superpower. I love how easy it is to spread the ripples of encouragement
The most wondrous and powerful "small action, big impact" is to hold somebody's hand.
You’ve started the ripples, I’m throwing my pebble in the pond, ready for anyone to ride my waves! Thank you for your beautiful words of support! ❤️
We've caught them, and that's a start! Thank you for the encouragement, Ranji.
I like it
Thanks, Chris
It resonates, thank you!
Well said
I’m so pleased. Thank you for saying
this should the best article of the day for me but l need more time to digest it)
Take your time ... thank you so much for reading
I love the letting go part so much. I feel so trained to track what happens after I post or comment or recommend something. There is a lot of trust in removing attachment to where the ripples go. Like a service to others rather than the self, even if nothing happens at all. No further data necessary, thank you. The anxiety bubble deflates a little bit more.
It is so hard, isn't it ... we're hard wired to metrics, and feedback, the endorphin rush of likes and the reassurance of knowing our stuff has 'hit the mark'. But learning to lighten the load on ourselves must find a payback in the ways we enter our creative practices.
I hope also by encouraging people to share the things they like by the people they admire, loads will be shared and some of the heavy lifting is taken off the shoulders of those who are weighed down by it, if that makes sense.
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Thank you
Such a wonderful ripple effect every time you share this manifesto! Thank you, Barrie!
Great words
Aw, Priya, that is such an uplifting thing to say. Thank you. We’re so happy that it is gently catching on in this space that we love so much.
The specific suggestions are great. A reminder of how we are probably already doing it, and how simple it can be to do it more.
Thank you so much for reading and the kind words. You're so right, we all have this superpower. I love how easy it is to spread the ripples of encouragement
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Love your 6 suggestions for being the pebble. Thank you for this gentle reminder to be the pebble. 🙏🏻
Aw, thank you so much, Debs
Settled at the bottom of the pond, undisturbed, at peace and at ease ❤️
Leaving the gentle ripples on the surface.
Beautiful
Thank you so much, Alicia
I feel a bit better if my encouragement works for someone.
Well, you have encouraged us by commenting. Thank you, Agnes.
True. Thank you for this good piece from you.
Very kind, thank you
I am so glad my words found you today. Thank you so much for your kind words in response.