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Whit Whitley's avatar

Your mom's backyard looks like paradise! I love what you're saying. I keep telling myself this is your dream. Do it your way. Nobody else cares. Nobody is looking. Not really. Live your dream your way. It's your dream after all.

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

That last sentence!

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Jasmine Davis's avatar

I stumbled across this at the most perfect moment. Just the reminder I needed. Especially about not seeking outside advice and sitting with myself. Trusting in me and my inner guidance. Thank you!

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

I am glad it resonated.

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

I legit just noticed i am in an integration phase and am also no longer seeking because of readign this: "I resist the urge to research new products or seek external validation"

I've been reading more novels instead of memoirs and historical pieces which i usually mine for perspective. Thank you for helping it all make sense.

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Ella Hussle's avatar

yes, to all of this! Definitely feel like i’m in this phase, and realizing I actually like enjoy myself just how I am, the decisions I make, and my outlook on life.

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Casey Richards's avatar

What a fun (and truthful) read! I was really excited to see your photo from Ghana. I used to live there and often miss the smells, sounds, and music of Ghana. What a joyful experience in my life. Your post was really lovely to read and deeply resonates with me at this juncture in my life...the fullness from searching and confidence to rely on my own wisdom and intuition. Thank you for writing this. 🧡

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

Ghana really stays with you once you meet her. Thank you for reading, Casey.

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jo's avatar

You are so insightful

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jo's avatar

I feel the same but towards spirituality and my healing journey. I feel like I learned what I needed to learn and I want to just live and breathe without constant feeling like I have an obligation to fix myself.

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

Hey Jo! Thank you for reading!

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1luckylady's avatar

I’m definitely still in my searching phase but I’m feeling a shift lately. Maybe I’m starting to settle, I never thought about it as being full but I love that! Thank you for your words!

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

Thank you for reading and sharing your perspective!

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Ellyceeeeeeee's avatar

I felt this in my toes. I literally consciously decided this morning I was going to step back from the scrolling because I've seen enough. I wasn't sure what to call this next phase but "integration" is beautiful. Lovely words.

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

I am right there with you, Ellyce.

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Bec's avatar

Really enjoyed reading this, it resonates so much with where my head is at now…

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

I am so glad

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

Your last sentence is sitting with me…”the abundance that is right here inside of me.” Thank you for that and for reading!

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Stephanie Bax's avatar

So well summarized! Thank you for putting words to this transition. I took a sabbatical from work for six months. I felt compelled to travel and wander - to seek all the new things. And It’s been magnificent but the closer I get to the end, the more I feel at peace - no, excited - to return to simplicity and routine. Shifting from consumption of knowledge, experience, food etc etc to a place our pure digestion and creation. Being happy with the abundance that is right here inside me.

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

What a lovely photo of your mom's backyard. I've taken to being more intuitive with the way I move as well. If something doesn't feel "electric" to me, which basically means filling me with joy to the point that I am giddy, I am not moved by it. It's either a hell yes or a no.

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

Thank you for reading and sharing, Rachel. I like the analogy of “electric”

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Janet Asante Sullivan's avatar

I am so ready to be present consistently

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