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Ah - your pictures of IRL meet ups with the Write of Passage alumni in Austin reminds me fondly of our IRL get together in London.

I loved what you shared about the wisdom of the circles we immerse ourselves in: learning from those older, and sharing with those a few steps behind.

That spoke to me about how those ideas and life experiences move from one group to another. And how growing up with a moral compass in a Chinese family that respects elders (almost - to a fault - without question) allows us to learn, and help others along the way.

It also made me wonder: what would it be like if you brought these groups - those you take from, and those you give to - together? What else beyond the ideas and experience could be created?

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What a great question about blending the groups together.

Thanks for all your introspection too!

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The introspection comes naturally from a thought-provoking article ...

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Aww love the Write of Passage meet up!!! So cool. :)

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I think.you started the first post covid meetup when you visited NYC

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Karena, thank you for this glorious and celebratory post; your love of learning, of family and friends shines through. All your circles get the opportunity to intersect here through your wonderful prose.

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I am so grateful that I get to dip into each of these beautiful communities, and that you all share so much of your horizon and wisdom with me.

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Major FOMO for the meetups! Thanks for being so gracious with your time. You are a wonderful friend online and IRL!

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Jul 27, 2023·edited Jul 27, 2023Author

It is so easy when I get to meet wonderful people with amazing minds like you, Rebecca! Thank you for carving out a morning during your vacation to catch up with us. Your photos are terrific and taught me so much about having a good eye for focus and subject.

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You're such a testimony to the fruits of practicing what you preach. You're writing reflects the depth, reach, and fruit of someone who keeps herself thoroughly enriched, and in turn, enriches others. I love that you keep confusing the algorithms, because the result is clarity shared with us!

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Especially appreciated coming from you, Rick. You interact intentionally with so many emerging writers, offering encouragement and insights.

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I had no idea you were in Austin! Let me know next you're here. I'd love to join you over a breakfast taco or ten :)

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Arman! I knew I had missed someone as I dredged my.memory banks. Let's do a virtual breakfast sometime this week to make up for that.

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Jul 22, 2023Liked by Karena

You are a Connector Karena! Enjoy your weekend, looks like you are scattering joy in many corners these days.

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It is lovely to put flesh on a 2D face, and expand on the 1 hour conversations, Kathy!

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