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Also, I think we could say that our work matters because having people alive in the world who are actively pursuing their calling, even if that calling is difficult, makes the world a richer, more vital place.

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Wonderful, thank you. I love the idea of talismans of physical manifestations / reminders of the belief that our work matters

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May 31, 2023Liked by Catherine Elcik

I feel like this can apply to art too. "My art matters." I guess we can substitute "writing" for "art," and it would read just as true. Thank you for sharing this encouragement, Cathy.

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I love this piece. But let me point out that you need to bump up that belief with a bit of fact. Your writing also matters to other people too...it feeds your well-being, it brings light and emotion into your life. And it draws in like-minded friends who also struggle to see the value in their own words (which I think is true regardless of how published or popular one might be). And your words--as in this post--are inspiring and comforting to others. ❤️❤️

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Hear hear!

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Aw, thanks Crystal!

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