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The Daily Fix's avatar

The honesty about leaving the phone in the purse is what makes this so grounded. We often talk about 'finding peace,' but you’ve described the actual mechanics of it,unclenching the jaw, breathing into the bottom of the belly, and resisting the urge to 'communicate' when the plan fails. It’s a wonderful reminder that a delay isn't a setback; it's a gift of unallocated time

Andrea's avatar

Wow, thank you for truly reading and understanding the piece. That means so much! I like how you put it as well using the term unallocated time. Thank you x

Mac North's avatar

Ugh Andrea, you were meant to share your goodness and I'm so glad you've posted this. Never stop writing beauty queen

Andrea's avatar

Ahhh thank you so much Mac. I appreciate you reading this and valuing it truly means the world to me!!!

KARA🩵's avatar

I needed this perspective. I'm someone who treats every delay like a personal attack on my productivity - the idea of reframing it as a gift of time rather than a theft of it is genuinely something I want to practice. Well written and powerful 🩵🫶

Andrea's avatar

Wow, I am so glad to read this. It means so much to me that this resonates with you. Thank you a lot x

Esther's avatar

I love the way you write, this was beautiful! I'm looking forward to reading more of your work:)

Andrea's avatar

Thank you so, so much Esther! I truly appreciate your feedback x

Mia Olivia's avatar

another beautifully written and wise piece Andrea :)

Andrea's avatar

Ahhh I love you and miss you Mia thank you!!!

あいな's avatar

You inspire me a lot

Andrea's avatar

Thank you lovey, that goes both ways!

あいな's avatar

Love it so much

Vienna 🐚's avatar

I loved this take ! And beautifully written :)

Andrea's avatar

Aww thank you so much!!