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Thanks, Jack, the opposite to kill your darlings -- more like be tender with your darlings.

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you're worrying too much! just write and everything will be fine. this is not an exact quote but i've seen something here on substack few days ago, a quote from a famous photographer going like: the best way to taking great photos is to start taking photos.

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That’s me! 😂 a first class worrier. The fact I’m even posting this up is something different for me ♥️ I agree with the photography quote 📌

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Love this Nat! I often jot a few words down and transform them into something more later! That is the magic of words and your words are filled with light and magic!

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Thanks so much, Pamela ♥️

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Nice piece. Great metaphor flow.

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Thanks, June

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The recognition of potential beauty in their transience is a powerful perspective—one that embraces the impermanence of life's most poignant instants. Thank you for sharing this beautifully reflective piece

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Thanks, Winston, I’m glad it struck a chord with you.

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I love that you are using baby birds as a metaphor. It fits so well with our concern about whether and how our words might survive.

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Thanks, Marie. They live in dusty notebook until the time is right for them to fly

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The shot of teh baby birds is exquisite. I wish that I had taken it.

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