Really appreciate all the likes.

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Hi David, my intention for 2026 was to live each day as a blank page and just see what turns up. I'm looking to all the other living beings on the planet for some clue as to how to live authentically. I get so caught up in our cultural values and norms - but having been around the block a few times, that old marketing plan is delivering a rather sad and flimsy narrative. I am loving standing on the beach, huge hungry waves rushing towards me, being windswept along with the pebbles .... times when this moment is so demanding that it becomes the only one I know.

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Hello Hazel,

I have returned a few times to this Hazel, each time hoping to be able to collect my thoughts that I might formulate a coherent comment.

It reminds me of reflecting on so many seemingly wasted mundane days in my life, trying not to let the guilt of squander flood over me.

Thankfully, I too have had moments of wonder and sometimes traumatic impact which have soldered my grey matter into something resembling a life.

I've given up on planning these days, all the best and worst of things have happened to me without my own intention.

David

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Ah thank you , dear Graham. I think I'm aiming at being a Classic rather than a Best Seller these days.

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I’m sure you’re a best-seller Hazel! Life is a book they say. I think you’ve just flicked the pages past our eyes here!

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