What does a good life mean to you?

"Feeling safe, useful and happy most of the time."

"Getting to make a difference to someone or something."

"Meaningful work, supportive relationships, joy."

"Being okay with your choices, no matter the outcome."

"Meaningful conversations and noticing the flowers."

"Doing things that make you fulfilled and being kind to others."

"Living with intention and finding the love in everything."

“Living with gratitude and self-love, doing what feels authentic, and inspiring that in others.”

“Having peace of mind, people to love, and honoring your values.”

“Being able to wish good and do good, even for the ones that hurt you.”

“To help make the world a better place before I leave again.”

“Being surrounded by good friends, a job that pays to travel and explore, kindness.”

“Being able to feel at peace.”

“Balance, intentionality, and been grounded.”

“Health, having all of the necessities covered, and being around good people who value you.”

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What’s a change you want to make in your life?

“I want to get a pet.”

“I want to be more organized.”

“Start making art.”

“Stop silencing myself in meetings.”

"I want to leave behind a toxic work environment that dims my light and creates situations where I struggle to uphold my values."

"I want to change my major."

"I would love to no longer feel the need to explain or make excuses for myself about what I enjoy and what makes me happy."

"Instead of being angry, I want to be more patient and have more tolerance."

"I want to put myself out there, have fun and stop being shy and fearful!"

“Less overthinking, more doing.”

“Unconditional acceptance for myself.”

“Find inner and outer balance in my life.”

“Reduce my stress.”

“Stop procrastinating so much and have a better attitude towards life.”

“Stop putting off little things.”

“My career.”

“I want to date and be more open to love.”

“I want to be more innovative and courageous in pursuing new ideas and solutions.”

“Learn how to accept life as it is and be kind and more patient to myself.”

“Exercise.”

“Work life balance.”

“Let go of my ego.”

“To celebrate my achievements, even my small ones.”

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What do you want to let go of?

"My past."

"Needing validation from others (my boss, my dad, my peers) to feel like I'm worthy and doing life right."

"My old self."

"The shackles of self-doubt."

"The fear of failing and fear of judgement."

"Rumination and worry about work."

"My need to control everything."

"The love of my life. The hardest thing in the world is walking away from someone when you don’t want to, but you know you need to."

"My worries about my child."

“Guilt over not being productive ‘enough.’”

“The need for control.”

“Friendship grief.”

“Broken trust.”

“My hurt from the past.”

“Comparison.”

“Worries about being left behind when people your age are already achieving things.”

“Expectations.”

“Resentment.”

“Jealousy.”

“Client feedback.”

“The should’s.”

“Hate for my parents. Yes, they hurt me, but I’m making it worse for myself by not letting go of the past.”

“Caring if people like me or not.”

“Obsessive thoughts.”

“The emotions I haven’t processed.”

“The person I love who doesn’t love me back.”

“The past, I’m done being angry with myself.”

“Shame and beating myself up over the little things.”

“My anxiety.”

“Regrets and guilt about the past.”

“Negative self talk.”

“The pressure to be productive and perfect.”

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What's an act of kindness you still remember?

"A ride from a stranger to the airport when the shuttle didn’t show up."

"A co-worker brought a bouquet of flowers and a card to me after a hard weekend at work."

"I was crying on a bus and an old lady passed me a tissue with the kindest look on her face."

"Being patient with me as I learn new things."

"My family is kind enough to let me sleep in, especially when I had a long day."

"Being appreciated and validated by friends and loved ones."

"Initiative to spend time together."

"Being empath."

"A hug."

"To be corrected constructively, not shamefully or out of anger."

"Someone really listening and hearing us."

"That I can share my feelings without getting into defense mode."

"A compliment."

"Giving food."

"Helping others with their education. Being a ‘carer’."

"Knowing little things about me, a hug, flowers."

"Someone I just met took the stairs with me because I didn’t want to take the elevator."

"A hug and being seen by a stranger."

"A text first :)."

"Remembering something about me."

"A smile."

"BF left a chocolate on my coffee cup the night before."

"Considering my situation when making decisions."

"Compassion to all beings."

"Speaking nicely to someone."

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What's a sentence you wish someone would say to you?

"I love you unconditionally, just the way you are!"

"I'm not going anywhere."

"I'm here for you, no matter what, and always will be."

"You don't have to do it all."

“I’d like you to take the day off and focus on only you.”

“I want to spend time with you.”

“I am genuinely sorry for what happened and here’s how I’m preventing it from happening again.”

“You are capable of doing everything you’re dreaming of.”

“I see your pain and you are bigger than it.”

“Have faith that things will work out.”

“I want you to tell me more about how you’re feeling and how I can support you.”

“No matter what, I am here with you.”

“I love you. I need you. You are really important to me.”

“You are doing amazing.”

“You are doing your best and that’s all we can ask for.”

“You’re doing better than expected. Take pride in that.”

“I’m there for you.”

“No body pays attention to "I appreciate your presence in my life."

"I care."

"You matter and I’m thankful you’re here!!"

"You’re working so hard."

"I’m here to hold that with you."

"You’re worthy."

"I really get it – you're in pain and you need some relief."

"Everything is going to be okay."

"I’m here for you and will always support you."

"I know this is a lot and you're taking on a lot that’s overwhelming. I get it."

"Go have a massage, my treat."

"Take a break on your overthinking brain."

"You are loved and deserving of true connection!"

"I know you can do it."

"I saw that you did everything you could, I just couldn’t receive it. Sorry & still love you."

"You are enough."

"Come, come sit a little closer to me. I wanna give you a hug. 🤗"

"We would love to hire you!"

"You are right where you are supposed to be. Trust the universe."

"You’re going to be okay soon, and this time will be a memory."your flaws or insecurities, just you!”

“I’m happy you’ve found your birth family. I’m proud of you.”

“Don’t let someone else decide about your life.”

“I’m still here, even when you think I’m gone.”

“It’s okay to be anxious, it will pass.”

“I’m sorry, you never deserved what I did to you.”

“You can handle this.”

“I see you.”

“I’m grateful for you.”

“Everything’s okay no matter what you do or don’t do today.”

“Tell me about what lights you up inside that perhaps you fear judgment about.”

“I understand that you’ll miss your father for the rest of your life.”

“Thank you for doing your best.”

“I know how hard this has been for you, but I’m proud of how you are handling it all.”

“Everything is going to be okay, just wait and see.”

“I’m here.”

“Your worth is not measured by your productivity.”

“You belong here. You’re not weird. You’re not too much. You just are and that’s enough.”

“I appreciate your hard work.”

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What do you do to feel joy?

"Dance Argentine tango for fun every week:) it brings me so much joy!"

"I garden. I start seeds, nurture them, then at the right time plant outside. More nurturing; weed, water, provide support, inspect, prune, and ultimately i pick the harvest. Then I start all over again."

“Play badminton.”

“Food photography and blogging!”

“Draw my thoughts in an abstract style.”

“I am 18 and with my friend at school we sometimes randomly say to each other “jump!” and we jump.”

“Play chess, go on walks.”

“Dance and paint!”

“Read, draw, photography, playing with our cat.”

“Walking, crafting, board games with the family.”

“Hand embroidery, do house projects, puzzles.”

“Sports!”

“Coloring in, walking the dog, solo coffee date, reading (not for school), Tudor documentaries.”

“Spend time with my dogs, sing karaoke with my brothers.”

“Make Spotify playlists.”

“Make fashion collages using magazine pages.”

“Yoga, high heels dance, cinema.”

“Read, color, play the piano.”

“Singing in a bad with friends!”

“Read, write, do makeup!”

“Painting!”

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What's something you used to believe but have since changed your mind about?

"I used to believe that the only way to achieve my goals was to do it alone. But I have since found that collaboration with other like minded people, not only shortens the learning curve but also, create things greater than what I ever imagined in the beginning."

"That everything was black or white; right or wrong. But life doesn’t work in absolutes and what might be one thing today could change tomorrow."

“That cynicism and edginess were just personality traits; there’s always processed pain underneath.”

“I thought that others were constantly judging; now I know they might be admiring.”

“That mistakes weaken me.”

“That work is more important and fulfilling than your connections to others. It’s not.”

“That ending a certain relationship would kill me. Now I’m a different person and I’m thankful that t happened.”

“That you have to have everything all sorted out.”

“That I have to please people or else I will lose them.”

“I thought I didn’t need help and had to do it all on my own. Now I ask for help and support.”

“That I wasn’t worthy of caring for myself.”

“That being single meant being lonely. It’s actually lovely.”

“That I don’t matter.”

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What makes you feel loved?

I feel loved when someone remembers the little things about me: whether that’s my favorite food or something I said a year ago and everything in between.

When someone makes me feel heard, seen, included or considered.

Having deep conversations and traveling with friends makes me feel loved.

When my someone does something thoughtful for me without me asking.

Someone taking the time and effort to complete something on my to do list for me makes me feel loved- especially if it’s a nice surprise!

Hugs. The ones that linger. The ones that embrace. Preferably, the ones that are skin-to-skin and heartbeat-to-heartbeat.

Noticing the little things and remembering them.

Being noticed.

When old friends call to check on me.

The small gestures, like a surprise coffee from a coworker or a new drawing from my son.

When a friend says, “This made me think of you.”

Connecting with my sister who also happens to be my best friend.

Getting real compliments as my abilities are being known.

A coffee in the morning prepared by my husband.

Someone saying, “This reminded me of you.”

Not having to ask.

Listening and truly caring instead of giving advice right away.

Quality time together.

A little something that says, “I thought of you when I saw it.”

Actually laughing at my jokes.

Being appreciated.

My husband bringing me my medicine in the morning.

Creating art and mom hugs.

Thoughtful surprises, physical affection, and presence.

Being seen/understood, validation, reassuring/comforting touch, my dog.

Feeling seen and heard. Understanding when I’m having a hard time.

When friends tell me they like spending time with me.

Hugs. All of the hugs!

When they let me rant about stuff.

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What’s a small win you’ve had recently?

"Making sure I schedule in time for peace. Ex: Each day I pick some peaceful to do like listening to calming music."

"I found a red piece of seaglass!"

"Successfully celebrated my culture day for my country of Pakistan."

"Learning how to crochet a granny square."

"I learned how to manage my tasks."

"Finished a 32x26" painting I've been working on for weeks."

"My post-op recovery is going well."

"I started reading again."

“Visa for Germany.”

“I went to my first salsa party after ages and danced.”

“I finished a document I’ve been working on for a week/”

“Got therapy.”

“Heard kind and appreciative words at work.”

“I passed a hard exam/”

“I took care of myself.”

“Went for the first run in a long time.”

“I said no more and was okay with it!”

“I interviewed for a new job.”

“I got to be the anchor at a school event.”

“Staying calm being a two time mom with a six year old and a 7 week old!”

“I finished reading a book. My goal is to read at least one book a month”

“I made my bed.”

“I changed jobs and it’s been a blessing.”

“A kid I teach skiing to finally made it onto the magic carpet after struggling to make a pizza.”

“I handled a mild panic attack by using the coping skills I learned in therapy”

“I set boundaries with a close friend. It was really hard… but I think I am happier!”

“I listened to my teenage daughter and didn’t offer advice.. just listened”

“I started therapy.”

“I reduced smoking.”

“I let go of a situation.”

“Passed the first round of interviews.”

“Spoke up weven though it was hard.”

“I made a new friend.”

“Got more comfortable with my coworkers.”

“Took photos I was proud of. “

“I was grateful and able to express it.”

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How have you changed over the last year?

"I learned how to be gentle with myself and listen to my body."

"I help others more."

"I learned a lot about myself and my feelings. I'm growing stronger."

"I became more patient and thoughtful."

"I can now manage boundaries with my mother."

"I became resilient."

"I realized my parents love me."

“I'm able to love and forgive myself more often and quickly, and it made my other relationships better.”

“I have branched out to group gym classes + improved abilitv to experience strangers.”

“I’m braver at speaking up for my needs.”

“Finally learning to relax.”

“Taking more risks!”

“I finally asked for help.”

“More patient, learned to follow & trust my heart.”

“I have learned to speak up for myself and I have learned how to say no.”

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What is one of your strengths?

One of my strengths is that I always look for beauty around me. I don’t mean a superficial, rigid sense of beauty but the kind of beautiful that exists in all of us and in nature; I always feel deeply moved and touched when I come across that beauty and it makes the world more precious to me. It could be children laughing, a sudden smile or when someone shares their favourite food with you, dogs playing among themselves or a cat lounging by the window—it’s my strength when I actively look out for beauty around me despite the odds! 

I’m empathetic and caring for my colleagues. I suppose being a good listener is my greatest strength. 

Connecting people, processes and ideas! I like to call connecting my super-power!!

I know I’m funny and make people laugh! 

I consider empathizing as one of my strengths and I apply this not only to my personal life but also at work as a corporate communications advisor. I love to see the glow in people’s faces whenever they feel safe, seen, and supported.

I find that one of my biggest strengths is being able to emotionally connect with people. Some might not see it as a strength but I think those who I connect to appreciate this.

I see the beauty of nature every day.  I appreciate it. I photograph it. I share it. I paint it.

One of my strengths is self-awareness.

Active listening.

Compassion.

Being kind.

My good mood.

I am determined.

I can actively listen and make someone feel heard.

Adapting to any situation.

Never giving up on the things I want.

Honesty.

I always let people know that I appreciate them.

Being extremely empathetic and understanding.

Intuition.

Trusting the process.

Moving on from adversities and doing what needs to be done.

My capability to push through.

Emotional intelligence.

Determination and having faith that I will find a way to work things out.

My energy.

Making people laugh.

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What’s a change you want to make in your life?

"I want to leave behind a toxic work environment that dims my light and creates situations where I struggle to uphold my values."

"I want to change my major."

"I would love to no longer feel the need to explain or make excuses for myself about what I enjoy and what makes me happy."

"Instead of being angry, I want to be more patient and have more tolerance."

"I want to put myself out there, have fun and stop being shy and fearful!"

“Less overthinking, more doing.”

“Unconditional acceptance for myself.”

“Find inner and outer balance in my life.”

“Reduce my stress.”

“Stop procrastinating so much and have a better attitude towards life.”

“Stop putting off little things.”

“My career.”

“I want to date and be more open to love.”

“I want to be more innovative and courageous in pursuing new ideas and solutions.”

“Learn how to accept life as it is and be kind and more patient to myself.”

“Exercise.”

“Work life balance.”

“Let go of my ego.”

“To celebrate my achievements, even my small ones.”

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What is something kind that someone has done for you lately?

"Someone has made me a nice warm meal after a long day of work."

"Walked to the shop to get me cake when I’ve been feeling down."

"Gave me flowers."

"Asked me to go for a walk."

"Smiled at me."

"My boss took a big assignment off my plate."

"A customer asked me how I was doing."

“My son loaned me his car so I could get much needed medicine for my very sick dog.”

“Smiling at me as I was walking down the street (I was very stressed and anxious that day.”

“Taking time off to care for my sick kids when I’m sick.”

“My friends show their love for me by listening to my podcast.”

“Filled my work bottle of water just before I arrived from a long tiring journey.”

“Give me fruits from their trees.”

“Listened.”

“My coworkers asked me to go to lunch.”

“He came to my house to give me flowers and just say hi.”

“Sent a song recommendation that they thought I would enjoy dancing to.”

“Saved me a seat at a meeting.”

“My coworker handed me his wallet to pay for us both for lunch, and it was just so trusting and nice.”

“My driving instructor gave me a confidence booster for taking my next assessment test.”

“2 people being patient and kind with me despite my drowsy and unsocial mood.”

“My neighbor brought me lemons from her lemon tree. Used them for juice, fish, muffins and more!”

“They asked, “Are you okay?”

“Dropped off pot roast when we were battling sickness after sickness with our new baby! “

“Ran through the rain to get to the car and pick me up so I wouldn’t get wet.”

“Texted me just to say hi, it meant so much.”

“One of my patients hand painted a beautiful bookmark for me.”

“Someone brought me an energy drink for work last night before heading in.”

“My history teacher graded my essay first because I was at risk of failing the class.”

“Made space to acknowledge our pain jointly and to give and receive encouragement after.”

“Gifted me a Parker pen ready for my exams - hoping it’s a good luck charm.”

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What are you struggling with lately?

"I’m really struggling to find the motivation to start my business. I feel like I don’t really care about anything."
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"Still struggling with being a mom, wife, student and an employee. These are all full time and it’s breaking me to the point I don’t want to get out of bed."

"I couldn’t sleep last night. One of my junior team members made a mistake and today I need to own that mistake and manage an unhappy senior stakeholder. I’m really anxious and I don’t like disappointing people."

"Being satisfied with the amount of work I’ve done in a day."

"Saving more money."

Focusing in general.

Got laid off right before my rainbow baby is coming. Trying to stay positive.

Letting go.

Work life balance and feeling like my career is my identity.

Repeated abandonment from someone I love.

How to stop comparing myself to others.

Eating disorder recovery.

Husband feels stuck. He’s between careers and feels like a failure (he’s not!!)

Finding things that bring me joy.

Self-worth and hope.

Feeling overwhelmed by the barrage of horrible news stories. It’s just so much.

My dad’s cancer diagnosis and thinking about how much time I have left with him.

Missing someone I value and share vulnerability with.

Long distance relationship.

Not feeling intelligent enough to defend my dissertation.

past anger.

Tuning out the social media clutter. I need to set a better boundary.

My ex leaving me with our kids for another woman.

Feeling lonely.

Finding my life purpose.

Depressed son who had another suicide attempt last week.

Standing up for myself at work.

Heartbreak.

Extreme self-criticism.

Finding motivation.

Paranoia and anxiety.

Feeling like I’m not enough.

Patience as a caregiver.

"I'm really struggling with being an autonomous thinker with ambitions within a non-autonomous business model/design. My position just got moved to a a new boss, which I'm transitioning too just fine, but I fully understand the undertones as to why it was done."
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"This week I am struggling with the unexpected loss of close friend. I'm feeling overwhelming sadness. Not an hour goes by that I don't say her name out loud. I walked by the card section at the grocery store and it made me crying knowing I could never send her another card again. We sent each other a card or post-card every other week, I even received one in the mail two days after she passed. Such an enormous hole has been left in my heart."

Grieving my dad’s terminal cancer diagnosis while trying to live my life happily.

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What emotion(s) are you feeling right now?

“Overwhelming concern and sadness for an anticipated family member’s death.”

“The emotion I am feeling this week is heartbreak. Is that an emotion or a state of being? I don't know but it's what I am feeling.” 

“Fear! But I have a quote on my phone - beyond your fear is your freedom. It’s still not easy to go through it.”

“Forgiveness.”

“Frustration.”

“Anxiety.”

“A mix of determination to try more and a fear of failure.”

“Emptiness, sadness, regret, anger all at the same time.”

“Sad.”

“Anxious and uncertain.”

“Sadness, guilt, and a bit of excitement for the future.”

“A bit overwhelmed by thinking about my end semester and thinking about my crush who I confessed to.”

“Overwhelming sadness with a bit of hope.”

“Joyful.”

“Gratitude that in this hard world someone still keeps thinking humanely and cares.”

“Frustration.”

“Anxiety.”

“Relieved.”

“Feeling grief for my nan passing, but guilt because I didn’t know her well and I dont know if i'm allowed this grief.”

“Grateful for the past 11 months while also shocked by the fact that there’s just one month left.”

“Feeling drained.”

“Self-doubt.”

“SO lonely.”

“Afraid about my future. and the world’s future.”

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What do you want to let go of?

"My past."

"Needing validation from others (my boss, my dad, my peers) to feel like I'm worthy and doing life right."

"My old self."

"The shackles of self-doubt."

"The fear of failing and fear of judgement."

"Rumination and worry about work."

"My need to control everything."

"The love of my life. The hardest thing in the world is walking away from someone when you don’t want to, but you know you need to."

"My worries about my child."

“Guilt over not being productive ‘enough.’”

“The need for control.”

“Friendship grief.”

“Broken trust.”

“My hurt from the past.”

“Comparison.”

“Worries about being left behind when people your age are already achieving things.”

“Expectations.”

“Resentment.”

“Jealousy.”

“Client feedback.”

“The should’s.”

“Hate for my parents. Yes, they hurt me, but I’m making it worse for myself by not letting go of the past.”

“Caring if people like me or not.”

“Obsessive thoughts.”

“The emotions I haven’t processed.”

“The person I love who doesn’t love me back.”

“The past, I’m done being angry with myself.”

“Shame and beating myself up over the little things.”

“My anxiety.”

“Regrets and guilt about the past.”

“Negative self talk.”

“The pressure to be productive and perfect.”

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What are you feeling proud of yourself for lately?

"For persisting with a problem to do with patient care (I'm a nurse) I really had to push hard & loudly to make a change within a challenging environment. But I suceeded, and patients are now more comfortable."

"For walking out of a relationship that didn't nourish me anymore. For understanding that it is important to "unlearn" as important as it is for "learning"."

"For going back to school to get my Masters degree!"

"Making space for a romantic relationship after being burned a couple of times."

"Eating well and nourishing my body."

"Acing my first week in a management position."

"Starting a blog."

"Getting my driver license with social anxiety and PTSD!"

“Leaving a marriage that was no longer working for me.”

“Voicing my needs, even though it felt uncomfortable.”

“Finally caring less about what other people think of me.”

“Getting through a manic episode.”

“For selling my house to live in a van and see whatever the day brings.”

“For keeping trying and keep forgiving myself if I don’t succeed.”

“For overcoming my fears by facing them.”

“Constantly taking care of myself.”

“Having and holding down 2 part time jobs this summer!”

“Taking a licensing exam for work.”

“Giving myself the rest I need.”

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What’s something you need to hear from yourself?

Don't count your chickens. Live in the moment and take things as they come.

I know it seems like the end of the world right now, and I know that this is a huge challenge that may have dire consequences if it doesn’t work itself out in a different direction, but with time, it’s going to work out and be okay. 

This. Feeling. Is. Temporary.

Slow down. You're exactly where you need to be. You are doing enough.

We are a team.

You’re going to be fine. You made the right choice.

Be who you want to be with! You’re in control of your own love life.

You don’t need permission to follow your dreams and passions. They are only yours.

You stood up for your rights today and didn’t give into pressure. That’s effing awesome!

I love you and I’m really proud of you!

It’s okay to take it easy when you’re this tired.

You’re on the right path.

You are imperfect and that is okay!

You are doing good!! You are picking yourself up, facing your fears, and life! I’m proud of you.

I’m enough for everyone around me and I deserve affection and love.

I’m enough. I don’t need to be prettier, smarter, more outgoing, or anything else.

You’re outstanding!

It wasn't your fault!

It’s okay not to be okay.

Everything will be alright.

It’s okay to take time to heal.

Not everything has to be perfect for you to enjoy life.

Current me loves and accepts all versions of me (past, now, future) completely and unconditionally.

You are worthy of love and will find love.

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How has a friend helped you recently?

"I have a social event coming up where I'll be seeing people from school I've not seen in years. I'm going through some big life events and I'm not in a great place. A good friend has offered to stick with me through the party to help with the social side and deflect anything I might not want to talk about."

"I have recently been feeling that I need a creative outlet in my life but have struggling to decide what to do. My friend gave me a simple suggestion that not only made me feel heard by her, but sparked my own creativity again!"

"Giving me advice and encouragement during my recent job search. It has meant the world to feel like I have such good people in my corner.

"Making the time to listen."

"My friend drove bike in my house in the rain just to give me snacks and a hug."

"My friend today encouraged me to keep going and noted my progress."

"Holding space for the things I am struggling to hold."

"Just by listening."

"By checking in on me during a depressive episode."

"In making me believe it's okay to have my own moment."

"By just being there."

"A colleague made me aware of how inside myself I am sometimes. She likes to get to know me."

"Shown me I can be loved and appreciated and it's not asking for 'too much.'"

"She offered me compassion and waited for me when I didn't have the capacity to be the usual 'me'."

"I overdrafts and they sent me the money to hold myself over."

"Housed me, help me feel safe when I otherwise wouldn't."

"Appreciating my life choices that I feel insecure about still."

"By listening to my feelings without judgment or impatience."

“Just listening to me complain about something that’s been on my mind,”

“Helping me to get to my new classes since I just moved countries.”

“Helped me with teaching me an hour before an exam.”

“Validated me.”

“Just by being there and asking, how are you?”

“3 days ago was my birthday and al of them made me feel loved.”

“Helping me carry my very heavy bags. It was simple but so relieving.”

“Listened without judgment to some dark things.”

“By joining me in the mess instead of expecting me to clean it up for her.”

“Acceptance and support while dealing with a difficult, taboo family issue.”

“Reminded me of my worth with kind words and actions matching them.”

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What is an idea or dream you want to make a reality?

"Hosting and facilitating retreats at my dad’s rural property."

“Becoming a full-time artist.”

“Recording an album.”

“Writing a children’s book.”

“Walking the Camino pilgrimage with my siblings.”

“Having a family.”

“A long distance backpacking trip, as in more than a week, on my own.”

“Opening a small childcare center that understands the individuality of each child.”

“An intentional community for adults living with dementia.”

“Writing a book.

“Traveling with my family.”

“I dream of creating my own swim ware line. It just seems so far fetched.”

“Working my own hours and living modestly.”

“I dream of having an art space or studio where I can share my passion and create workshops.”

“A pilot for a tv show.”

“Writing a book. I have a binder for keeping outlines fo sections and have 1 or 2 additional ideas.”

“I dream of having the confidence to be seen. I always make myself smaller than I am.”

“A mental health team within law enforcement.”

“Gynecology but a natural approach to find out why there are issues and find solutions.”

“Writing a fantasy novel!”

“Going on a trip to Europe by myself.”

“Writing a memoir.”

“Creating a brand.”

“Working in a national park.”

“Immigration reform.”

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