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Adela's avatar

Loved hearing your reflections Claire and also going for an impromptu drink with you after meeting you! I still chuckle at what Alexander McCall Smith said when we met him! I definitely agree with what you wrote about the importance of choosing curiosity and expansion over fear. In a world where every piece of news seem wrought with fear it's so important we choose the path of curiousity.

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Sue Reed's avatar

Loved meeting you Claire, and I love this theme of curiosity and expansion versus fear. Am off to write this down and ponder it awhile 🤔

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Emma Simpson's avatar

It was just so nourishing for the soul, the whole experience. So lovely to meet in person 💕💕💕

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Nicola Wyllie's avatar

So good to meet you Claire, and sharing the Barter Books experience! I will bring my costume too, I think there might be a few of us 🥰

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Emma Simpson's avatar

Yes to the swimming!! 💙

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Sarah Raad's avatar

Love that you had this experience! This year the festival clashed with my birthday, so I chose not to attend, but ordinarily, I am completely with you on this thinking. I love attending conferences and talks and workshops and all opportunities really to learn and to think and get curious about stuff. What a lovely gift you gave to yourself :-)

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Juliet Thomas's avatar

Another gorgeous reflection piece that made me well up! That sense of community is so important isn’t it and it was so lovely to see you in person again! Next year you’re staying with us! 🙂❤️

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