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Michael Teferi's avatar

Thanks so much for your lovely, epic and thoughtful article, Ms. Stryker! I really appreciate the understanding, especially about attunement and self-expansion. Passion really does bring you along the best path of life that brings out a strong sense of belonging. I know it all too well nowadays, based on being connected with people here on Substack and MeetUp! Hope your Thanksgiving Day and weekend treated you well, Ms. Stryker!

Krista Stryker's avatar

Always happy to hear you're following your passions and connecting to others who love them too, Michael :)

Michael Teferi's avatar

Thanks so much for allowing me to be passionate about Poetry and continuing to be a Positive Psychology Coach too! I am thankful and grateful that I am able to connect with like-minded individuals and professionals in my life including you, Ms. Stryker! 🥰🙏🏽❤️

Carrie-Ann Biondi's avatar

Reading this made me feel extremely visible. :o) Thank you for writing about this important topic! It's a great reminder that pursuing and achieving what you love and being yourself is the best (and perhaps only) way to serve as a beacon for those-who-could-be-friends.

Xtine's avatar

Thank you for this excellent reminder! It felt more “justiable” to live unconventionally in college and 20’s and Ive started to feel like a real weirdo lately. My likeminded tribe is increasingly small but also increasingly amazing. Cheers!

Krista Stryker's avatar

I get that obviously! And I'd take small but amazing any day :)