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malka neustadter's avatar

Practicing beginning again, with no (or as little as possible) judgment, has been one of the most mind blowing and empowering changes ever.

The shift from "I can't because he - they - it" or "of course I have to because he - they - it" to "I can begin again" is seismic

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David Marlow's avatar

Love that word...seismic.

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Preston's avatar

Absolutely needed to read this. Thank you!

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David Marlow's avatar

I delighted to hear the timing and message aligned. 🙏🏻

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Preston's avatar

Very much so! You really struck a chord here.

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Tom Mroczkowski's avatar

Powerful perspectives, David. So much to reflect on there. Thank you!

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David Marlow's avatar

You are most welcome, Tom. 🙏🏻

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Greg Beck's avatar

Love the phrase “the freedom to ignore what has come before”. Very powerful!

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David Marlow's avatar

Ignore the tyranny of the existing, ignore what has come before. Cheers Greg!

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Scott Boddie's avatar

Permitting ourself the freedom to ignore what has come before is a tough one, David. It depends on the depth of "starting over" required to achieve change and the other people around us who may be caught in the crossfire. We've all seen plenty of examples of those who "burn it all down" to start again with zero regard for the people they impact.

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David Marlow's avatar

It is the proverbial fine line between mindlessly holding on to current state and mindlessly dismissing all that has come before. Of course at come point we have to realize what got us 'here' won't get us to where we need to be.

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Dean Michael Love's avatar

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been told that each moment is a chance to begin again. And this is a great reminder of that very thing. 🙏🏻

I needed to read this today.

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David Marlow's avatar

I am thrilled to hear the timing and message aligned, Dean. 🙏🏻

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