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Jan 4Liked by Catherine H Palmer

As someone who just got home from frolicking in the (cold) waves, I can totally relate. Funnily enough, I am also the person who gingerly walks in and my husband dives in (mirrors life). But when I’m out there, I just bask in the sun and waves for hours like a little kid. I have been enjoying the space in Substack in the same way. Now that I’m in, I love it!

I would love to apply this to life, as I start my new journey away from the corporate 9-5. I’m probably gingerly walking in, not exactly sure what’s going to happen. Being hammered by my own internal waves of doubt...I just need to get past breaking zone! Here’s to 2024! ✨

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Jan 11Liked by Catherine H Palmer

Loved this and the 5 big ideas newsletter. It’s a relief to know I’m not alone in this journey of “finding myself.”

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Jan 7Liked by Catherine H Palmer

I relate to so much of this, especially the metaphor of the breakers, the bracing and the difficulty to let go and surrender to where the flow wants to take me. The ocean is a great teacher 💙

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Oh I love this. I’m new here and feel so drawn to your words. I’m in the middle of my own midlife unravelling and your ocean metaphor feels like a second skin. Thank you.

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Jan 3Liked by Catherine H Palmer

I so relate to this - in the water and here in Substack where I just (finally) posted my first piece after 5 years of promising myself I’d start that blog/newsletter. (Got it in hours before midnight in the 31st allowing me to say I did that in 2023 😊). Thanks for the inspiration to continue on, past the “break”

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Jan 3Liked by Catherine H Palmer

I'm so happy to have found your substack Catherine. Keep going!!

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Jan 3Liked by Catherine H Palmer

Nice 😊 I relate to this.

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Jan 3Liked by Catherine H Palmer

I hear you. I see you! 👍😅

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Jan 3Liked by Catherine H Palmer

Thank you for sharing this vulnerable and visceral post, and taking us through the journey of uncovering your self and your gifts ♥️

I also truly appreciate the call-out!

Happy new year, Catherine. Excited to see what you do next 🙌🏽

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