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Rick Lewis's avatar

"Even if one person feels seen, understood, or inspired by what we've shared, then we've succeeded beyond measure." YES! I was just thinking and feeling this today. I love this idea. We get so bogged down by the idea of having lots of followers or attention. Just help one person!

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Miche Priest's avatar

Exactly! Helping one is likely helping others so the numbers will take care of themselves

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Emma Dorge's avatar

YES!!!

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CansaFis Foote's avatar

...best tip for writing i took to heart was to make a plan that feels easy and repeatable...congrats on all your publishing and growth...

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Miche Priest's avatar

That’s a great tip. You’ve certainly mastered that. Thank you 🙏 You and your gyms made it possible.

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Meryl Rowlands's avatar

FULL BODY TINGLES and tears pricking my eyes. Thank you for sharing and putting YOU out in the world. Absolutely beautiful demonstration of expressing your authentic self. BOOM

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Rob Tourtelot's avatar

I'm with Meryl. Always so glad for your words, Miche. What a lovely, inspiring post.

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Miche Priest's avatar

Thank you Rob 💕

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Miche Priest's avatar

Thank you Meryl for opening this world up to me and facilitating my self expression journey 🫶

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Sandra Yvonne's avatar

Love this. Awesome to see you go from your first essay draft to here :)

Keep going, Miche!!

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Miche Priest's avatar

Thank you! It's been such a fun and hard journey. Getting your thorough feedback on my first essay was an eye opening experience. It sparked a curiosity in me about how to evolve as a writer. I appreciate you!

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Chao Lam's avatar

I first saw your stirring video poem on YouTube and now I get a sneak glimpse to how it was made. It feels like a secret I now possess. Can truthfully say you have inspired at least one person!

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Miche Priest's avatar

Awe, thanks Chao!

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Diana Demco's avatar

I really needed to hear this! Thanks for the reminder. And congrats for continuing to show up and write. You're an inspiration! :)

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Miche Priest's avatar

Thanks you Diana. I’m glad it came at a good time for you. Miss you in the idea gym. No pressure. I hope you are well

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Diana Demco's avatar

Everything is well, maybe a bit stuck with writing. But I'll see you in the next one for sure.

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Miche Priest's avatar

Looking forward to it!

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Jack Dixon's avatar

Congrats on continuing to publish and grow Miche! I love the sentiment that if you touch one person, it was worth it.

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Miche Priest's avatar

Thank you Jack! It’s a great reminder to myself too

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Phil Le Bon's avatar

Thanks for this… encouragement when really needed.

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Miche Priest's avatar

You’re welcome ☺️ I’m glad it helped

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Obsidian Blackbird.'s avatar

You are a good person :) !

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Emily Sokolow's avatar

Absolutely love this post - and you successfully had me click into TikTok to watch your video there! Thanks for being you, for setting an example, and encouraging us to share our work, in so many ways!

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