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Lilian Nattel 📚♀🌏's avatar

I love the idea of daily doodling. Happy new year and may it bring all clear in every physical respect and clear away the doubt boogies.

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Ami McKay's avatar

Some days I don't get much past the doodles, but I never regret having spent some time clearing away the cobwebs in my brain.

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Sarah Emsley's avatar

Best wishes for the tests, Ami. I love the idea of free drawing before writing--thanks for that. I'll give it a try. I absolutely agree with what you say about comparison and about time spent with people you love and on things you care about. Happy New Year!

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Ami McKay's avatar

Thanks Sarah! Let me know if you try the free drawing. I'd love to know what you think of it. Happy New Year to you too!

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Kimberley Grimes's avatar

Happy New Year! Good luck with all of your tests! I really enjoyed Before My Time and have recommended it. I love all of your works! I am happy to have found you here on Substack!

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Ami McKay's avatar

Thanks for reading the memoir and for connecting on Substack! Good luck received.

Happy New Year!

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susan's avatar

Oh my gosh....Ami....this video is JUST WHAT I NEEDED....I am many things, and I am an artist. So True and so Moving....thank you for sharing with us!! Have a great day.....

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Ami McKay's avatar

So glad the video found you when you needed it. Sol's words never fail to light a fire in my heart. Here's to more DO!

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Angela Reynolds's avatar

Oh the Letter Live sent me into a very delightful rabbit hole. May your doodles and your colon be well, and wishing you a very happy and productive Do-Year,

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Ami McKay's avatar

Huzzah to rabbit holes, and Happy DO-year!

I owe you a note, and will send this week.

xo

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Ruth S.'s avatar

I just love your list!

Here’s to more all clear results and fewer doubts. 🤞

Thanks for the suggestion of daily doodling - may be what I need to lose some inhibitions around creativity on paper.

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Ami McKay's avatar

I hope it helps! Keep us posted. I'm excited to hear of the results!

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Audra Williams's avatar

Would you like to plan an event for here? I'm determined to do lots of In Real Life stuff in 2025!

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Ami McKay's avatar

Yes, please! What's the best way to send you ideas and possible dates?

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Audra Williams's avatar

Oh good question! contact@rosefinch.co is the email I am most diligent about by far! ♥️ Yay!!

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Antonia Lutz's avatar

My mind has always been full of doubt it’s paralyzing 😬

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Ami McKay's avatar

Such a hard thing to shake. And for me, personally, the pandemic made it loads more difficult. I've not found a sure fire way to get rid of it completely, but setting small goals and acknowledging steps taken as victories, always seems to help.

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