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John F. Eden's avatar

Sorry slow responding… I wasn’t sure what to say! But I have a new connection that is helping. A social media friend and I recently did a shared breathing/mindfullness/Tonglen session together remotely— kinda different but very helpful! We’re both kinda hybrid Buddhists, so we’ve connected well. And it’s motivated me to get back to nightly metta practice as well!

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John F. Eden's avatar

Great essay, and wonderful proposal! I’m trying to hang in at this point, not let the national insanity drive me over the edge! Thanks for your inspiring words! I do hope many will be able to step into those roles as this thing unfolds.

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Hi John, good to see you here! Yes, it does feel pretty insane right now. How are you finding ways to ground and nourish yourself?

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Carolyne's avatar

Wonderful post - it's literally what I do!

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Excellent! You’ll have to tell us if the compensation and benefits part is accurate 😉

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Carolyne's avatar

So far, I get paid in lots of horse hugs, some monetary compensation, and tons of hard work on the farm... It's all good, and a meaningful purpose for me. :)

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Perfect!

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Amanda Saint's avatar

This is wonderful, Maia! 💙

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Thank you, Amanda!

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Don Boivin's avatar

So clever and powerful, Maia! 🙏🏼💚🌈

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Thanks, Don!

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Sarah Kokernot's avatar

The ability to dance with perspectives and the ability to dance…I’m all in :) Thanks for this dose of anti-capitalist care.

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Maia Duerr's avatar

“If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution.” Emma G 😉

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Gary Spangler's avatar

Wonderfully written, Maia Duerr. In the process your message reminded me of what I respect and admire about your living. 🙏🏽

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Maia Duerr's avatar

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Heidi's avatar

Thank you for this post, Maia, and thank you for sharing your gifts. I love this post so much and I hope there are a lot of people interested in the job. :)

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Thanks, Heidi 🙏🏼

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Emily Conway's avatar

"The ability to dance, literally." Thank you, Maia.

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Maia Duerr's avatar

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Countless openings.

Jump onboard, all-hands-on-deck.

Experience helpful.

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Maia Duerr's avatar

Countless for sure!

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