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Hiya,

I hope everyone is well!

I've been spending more time just being me. And walking around a lake lately — noticing the changing light. The days have started to get shorter already. I've been painting, and editing manuscripts. And I've been playing with a new idea for a book. It's been awhile since I've had that mindset. Instead of rushing from one thing to the next, I'm trying to make room for the creative work that feels most meaningful.

It's amazing how a slower pace creates space for new ideas. This is something I need to pay closer attention to.

I'll be sharing more of that journey here in the months ahead. Thank you for following along and for making this creative path a little less solitary.

Have a lovely summer!

Susan

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