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Dennis Glick's avatar

I've lived a life of wobbly purpose for 60 years. Finally I am finding what matters. Turns out that's a deeply somatic process -- meaning I've had to find it in my body. A twinkle of awareness + turning toward + sensation (specifically soft and fuzzy in my chest) + allowing. I also think of it as "re-compassing" -- turning toward soft and fuzzy is my new North Star -- the miracle of my life.

Julia Christina's avatar

Love your comment, Dennis, you are so right, it is a somatic process 🙏

markscott757's avatar

Lovely piece Julia. Inspired writing. Truly enjoy everything you write and therefore absolutely sure that some of these Commitments to Life and to actually live are truly working.

Bravo.

Mark.😚🙏

Julia Christina's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words, Mark - means so much 🙏😇

William Lonsdale's avatar

I'm moving that same way. I greatly appreciate your courage and candor. Beautiful!

Julia Christina's avatar

Thank you for the kind words William! I appreciate you 😊

Kate Knowles's avatar

Beautiful. Such a timely piece for me, too.

Julia Christina's avatar

Thank you, Kate, so glad it resonated 😇

Peter Gill's avatar

I needed to hear this today.... Thank you!

Julia Christina's avatar

Thank you for reading Peter 🙏

Kayla Murphy's avatar

I have carpe diem tattooed on my right arm! SEIZE THE DAY!!!

Julia Christina's avatar

I need that -- such a good daily reminder 😍

Sarah Crowne's avatar

Fantastic essay. Love this.

Julia Christina's avatar

Thank you Sarah 🙏🙏