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Joan Bauer's avatar

I love this post. Too much of me wants to leap into things, like across precipices. Not realistic, not a way that fosters growth. And the freedom of movement you mention— so real and lovely. I am a newbie to Substack, though not to writing — I love both the freedom of it and the discipline. I didn’t used to put those two words together, but they are very good friends. Thanks for the layers in this, Andrea. I will return to it. I know it!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I'm so happy you enjoyed the essay, Joan! And I love the friendship of freedom and discipline -- so true!

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Writing in the Pause's avatar

I, too, have always found Andrea "compellingly honest" and been in awe of her yoga feats. Lovely article.

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Yes! And glad you enjoyed it, Jordan!

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Ashley Evans's avatar

Love love love!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I'm so glad you enjoyed Andrea's essay, Ashley!

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Ashley Evans's avatar

Thanks for posting it, Jane! I have more words for it, but I just wanted to show my initial enthusiasm for it 😄

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Annabel Youens's avatar

Yes! Practicing yoga daily gave me the courage to quit my tech job and finally write my debut speculative fiction novel. I am grateful for practice and Andrea 🙌🧘‍♀️

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

How wonderful, Annabel!! And I'm glad you enjoyed the essay!

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Megan A Arnold's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

So happy you enjoyed it, Megan!

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Jennifer Morrell's avatar

Beautifully written, relatable, and inspiring. Love this!

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Ooooh, I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Jennifer!!

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