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Martin Hughes's avatar

It's narratives all the way down...

Duane Toops's avatar

Always, all the time!

Travis Medford's avatar

reminds me of Herzog's Fitzcarraldo

Duane Toops's avatar

Oh interesting! I’m not familiar with that! Looking forward to learning more.

Emily Foucart's avatar

What happens when the work is finished ? Don’t forget to celebrate. Take it in, enjoy. Take what it gives to you, whether it’s joy, validation, accomplishment, praise, pride, or a lesson. Then do it again. Yeah, it’s repetition and process, but not all burden. We must learn to see the joys, the goods, the beauty we produce!

Love you and love your new formats!

Duane Toops's avatar

Yes!! Well said! The little victories matter immensely and we really should celebrate them as much as possible!

Vanessa's avatar

Ooof - this one got me in the gut … in a great way; bypassed the brain, felt it in the body - needed this!

Duane Toops's avatar

“felt it in the body” - that’s something that I always hope for. So happy it landed that way for you Vanessa!

Donn Dobkin's avatar

Your words are impactful, every single week.

Duane Toops's avatar

Donn! Thank you! That kind of support impacts me in such a big way.

Donn Dobkin's avatar

I'm just very impressed. I'm considering whether to approach my own letters in a similar way. Or to create a distinct series of more concise letters... I'm brainstorming it a little bit.

The world cannot have too much of your line of messaging.

Thank YOU and you're welcome, both.

Duane Toops's avatar

That really does mean a lot to me Donn! I say try both. Experiment. Explore. See how it feels and how it feels doing it. If I can help with anything please let me know! I so appreciate you my friend.

Ryan Small's avatar

I think I’ve been guilty of dragging a raft up the hill yesterday and today. Thanks for the reminder!

Duane Toops's avatar

I’ve been guilty of dragging a raft for years. Learning to lay it down is easier said than done some days.

Manuela Thames's avatar

In love with these collages!

Duane Toops's avatar

thank you Manuela!!

K.G.'s avatar

This was just what I needed to hear! Really beautiful words and art. Thank you.

Duane Toops's avatar

Thank you do much! I’m so happy it struck a chord!