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THIS MAY BE ART's avatar

Very happy to wake up to this! I’m getting started today!

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

I can’t wait to read what you come up with Christine!

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Carol Oyanagi's avatar

I love this. I like the collective mind concept that also allows for different viewpoints. What I’m struggling with is fitting my story into the guidelines of one moment for a second coming of age because I’ve had several throughout my life and gradual progress as I’ve learned to establish boundaries. Maybe I focus on a more recent shift?

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

A recent shift would work, Carol!

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Wajeeha Nadeem's avatar

I love this so so much!! 🥹 I would have loved to do one for October (because I just went through cancer treatment and I think that was my breaking moment) but I’m traveling late October so won’t be able to attend the zoom! Definitely doing the next one though. It’s a delicious topic!! ❤️❤️❤️ quick question: does it have to be 1000 words exactly or can be a little more?

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

We would love to have you whenever you can join, Wajeeha. I’m sending hugs for the cancer treatment - cancer sucks! It can be give or take 1,000 words. I just might have a lot to read so I need to keep it doable.

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Wajeeha Nadeem's avatar

Thank you Lisa! Cancer does suck, but I’m glad active treatment is over. I can’t wait to submit an essay. I’m already planning one!

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

Congrats on your treatment being complete. I can’t wait to read what you submit.

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Wajeeha Nadeem's avatar

Thank you Lisa! ❤️

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Heather Vickery | Joy Warrior's avatar

I love everything about this. And I have so much to say on both topics … but I host a weekly live show at that time on Thursday’s 🙈🙈🙈🙈

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

Oh darn it, Heather! I can’t change the times because my heroines are already tied into noon on Thursdays. You can submit anyway and listen to the recordings?

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Heather Vickery | Joy Warrior's avatar

I totally understand. I’m one person - you can’t change the timing for me. Just like I can’t change the timing of my live show.

but sure, I could still submit, if that’s acceptable 💜

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

Of course! If your piece is selected I will give you a pass on the required appearance and we will just have to be satisfied with your words.

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Heather Vickery | Joy Warrior's avatar

I could come for the first 45 minutes, just have to be on air at 12 CT.

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Suzanne Uttaro Samuels's avatar

This looks wonderful! Amidst a book launch, but I’m already thinking about the October theme!

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

I would love to read what you come up with, Suzanne!

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Alicia Brown's avatar

Yay! I'm so excited for these calls and to engage with these prompts. Thank you for organizing these salons. I think they are exactly what my brain needs at this point in my life.

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Lisa-Marie Cabrelli, Ph.D.'s avatar

We need to support each other during our second coming-of-age (a new type of coming-of-age story for you to love).

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Maryann Jacobsen's avatar

I could’ve written this. Writing is indeed a lonely calling, and I too have been craving more. Brilliant idea 💡

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Jill Reilly's avatar

Love this intentional gathering! And thank you for the prompts. I’m chewing on them. 🤗

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