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"Embracing Impermanence and Trusting in Creativity and Support"

Jan 16, 2024 - 9:10amSummary: I won't run out of ideas; there will always be new ones as long as creativity and care live within me. This is a reminder that the nature of things is impermanent and advancing is beneficial. I'm reassured by the knowledge that I'm in good care, both of my own and from others. Trusting in myself and in the support of others is a comforting realization.

Transcript: One question to ask myself, will I ever really run out of ideas? And I guess the answer to the question is historically no. I won't run out of ideas. There's always ideas to be had, and there always will be ideas. And because I care and that's where I'm working, as long as that lives within me, there will always be ideas and growth in that direction. I just wanted to basically remind myself that things again are quite impermanent, and moving forward is good. And I'm in good hands. I'm in good hands. And maybe learning to trust that I'm in good hands with myself and with other people. And that's, yeah, it's a nice thing.

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