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I would say “don’t doubt yourself”, but what sort of advice would that be, when introspection can nurture such fertile ground? Just be yourself. Your writing is phenomenal, both in your eye for what is happening around you and the way you express it so eloquently, passionately and whimsically.

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Thank you :)

I think having time to myself in the house without chores to do helps, which I had today for the first time in ages, quietens my mind. And the light was fantastic. I just nourished myself with peace and light.

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There’s nothing better than having a day free for yourself. Pottering around doing those little “jobs” that always are overtaken by the big ones. Deadheading flowers in the garden, moving pictures around to change a room, catching up with needlework repairs etc, tidying a drawer, and finally sitting and reading a book with a cup of tea (and biscuit of course). All so satisfying and distracting, the list in your head is tidied...your brain too.

Loved your video of the horse and photo of the rainbow. Was lucky enough to catch a double rainbow the other day, or is it a reflection of the original...🤔

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This is exactly as I've been feeling. It was as if you heard my head speaking to myself. Interaction has dropped in half I've noticed these last few weeks when I write, so I figured I'm boring, controversial, repetitive, everything negative 😏. But it's also been a hard few weeks. Harder than I've let on. I absolutely adore your writing. Love your voice and the sweet horse video. All the pics and descriptions 🙌🏻. Thank you for sharing friend. Figured you were in a similar place since it had been a rough end of summer. Sending you lots of love. ox

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We can’t doubt ourselves. Can’t allow ourselves to become distracted by comparison, stats etc

Way I see it, whoever we lose, they’d have gone eventually anyway. The right people will stay. ❤️

And even with those people we connect most with, not everything’s for everybody is it?

Love to you. Keep shining ☀️😘

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100% ❤️

I get into more of a (VERY personal confession here) - "my family couldn't care less" kinda slump. Feel very much like I'm on a different planet. I stay very low-key, don't talk about my writing, same for the 22 yrs I worked as a pro photographer and only focus on them, ask them how they are, etc. My relatives in England subscribe (my kids don't want to know) and they never say a word. It's that kind of slump. I have cared and tried for years, as a kid forward, since mum and dad brought me to the U.S., but my bank is empty. No deposits. I'm

usually 95% just fine and determined to carve out a creative world but I had this conversation only one time with a young assistant (very accomplished) photographer on the way to a job. He confided this same sadness. "Friends" too. It's "a thing." You sooo yearn to share but it's silent. Indifferent.

I am very interested in my family, their accomplishments, and people in general. I am blessed and keep moving forward. I am not alone in this.

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Ha for me it’s the opposite, my son stalks my page😂😂

Oh bless you.

I think it must be something in the air atm. I feel a bit ousted from some of my friends right now. It’s easy to take things personally but I figure it’s back to school/college time and everyone’s kinda adjust to that zone and knuckling down a bit.

If you can make one person smile or think with something you put out there then that’s worth a great deal. Xx

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That last sentence was my motto when I joined Notes in January. Definitely why we are here! ox

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Hold that thought hey? :)

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I like reading your stuff

I’m also jealous of where you live

Keep it up!

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Yes it’s pretty especially in that light we had yesterday. Love a moody sky.

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"Buttercups my chin" is worth a billion poems. It gave me a big unstoppable smile and a warm feeling all the way down..

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Thank you. I like to use nouns as verbs (I think that’s what I did there??😂😂). Somehow makes the feeling seem more real to me.

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I love your writing and your pics of a place (I will never visit) It’s a beautiful place! Never fear We are here whenever you write and enjoy it :) Thanks for sharing !!

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Bless you, that’s lovely. I appreciate that. :)

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Sending you rainbows love Julie! I love this.

“The dance of change and repetition is both reassuring and unnerving.

Routines trick us into thinking we can repeat an experience. We cannot.” Beautiful ✨💖

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Thank you, lovely. Was such amazing light here today, ethereal.😊💖

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And likewise, you could say, 'So what's the point in replying? I've said it all before.'

But it's always a response to a different piece and therefore a reply with a slightly different meaning.

Thought of you today actually as I headed up the A1(M) through Yorkshire. I don't know anyone else who lives there!

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True. But I’m glad you do comment. I really am :)

Hope you enjoyed passing through Yorkshire today!

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For a few brief seconds there, I thought it said 'Bramall Lane'.

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Ah….(had to Google). Sheffield, right? :)

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The wrong bit.

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I hear ya 😉😂

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Beautiful country 🌸

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I love your stuff, your photos and everything about you!

I understand what you're saying though cause every day I battle with myself. Tell myself I'm just chatting shit or I'm boring people etc. We just have to quieten those negative thoughts don't we and then carry on. 😘 xx

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Well never please everyone so may as well please ourselves eh? Post what we want when we want to. I don’t get hooked into the whole ‘paid subscribers’ bollocks either. Nobody’s bitch. Appreciate me? Wanna pay something or buy me a coffee? Cool.

Don’t? Also cool. I hate salesy stuff.

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You touched me, I feel! From one stranger to another - I know you, I love you.

“A shaft of light will never gild the same fern in the same way twice. For it must burst forth from a unique cloud, have different obstacles in its path.”

That is magic.

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❤️ Thank you. That’s beautiful.

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Amazing thanks for sharing

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What a dreamy place. Is it heaven? Why not!

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On a day like that, it’s quite lovely. :)

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Thanks Julie your stuff is great as always . Your scenery photos are stunning.I love brambles and used to eat them as a child.Nature is the best and l have a love of trees and water and of course animals.I thank God every day it's definitely a gift, life.Thanks Julie your gift is appreciated.♥️xYour work is amazing.

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I appreciate your comment.

Yes, it’s such a bountiful time of year. I love all the trinketty stuff like conkers too, the stuff I can’t eat. Wonderful to take it all in and watch animals feast upon it.

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Ah yes, our inner critic can be so harsh. Thank goodness for our kind fairy godmother!

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Wish she’d visit more often!

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One art mentor that I worked with says that she will thank her critic for her concern, and then tell her to go have coffee somewhere while she has a chat with her Inner Artist Guide (the supportive fairy godmother one) 😏

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❤️

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This resonates with me a lot Julie! Thank you! You have a writing style I just love! 💕💞💕

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