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Apr 22, 2023Liked by Ava

(Past) visa problems - can relate.

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I always like your posts for your intense commitment to staying the course, to persistence. Harder to live than it sounds. But you're always honest about the consequences.

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This mirrors my own thoughts these past couple of months as i overthink the next stage of my life... what i’m giving up to gain other things i’ve never had.

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Apr 22, 2023Liked by Ava

Beautiful, difficult thoughts

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I’ve pivoted more times than I can count on two hands. But I’ve always stayed in California. It’s too perfect of a fit for me, no matter how much I pivot in other areas of my life

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Love this! Pivoting can lead us to some of the greatest life experiences.. remaining too fixated on one set path can hold us back.

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I'll always believe that people can change. But there has to be a moment of understanding first. If you can observe yourself neutrally and have a moment of clarity, it opens the door for real change.

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good things coming from pivot might be due to increased sense of agency -> create more meaning in own life with newfound agency. Kris Abdelmessih from MoonTower wrote a piece of this recently “tragically lucky”

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"I am changed by what I keep in my life, and what I throw away." 🥹

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people are so disconnected, untethered, they just up and move like it'll change you lol

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where do i EVEN get this stuff anways ??....its great tho

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This is so beautiful

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