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According to Mimi's avatar

"I'm going to live until I die." I need that printed on a shirt. I'm still trying to figure out where I fit in and what I can do that's best for me and best for those around me and best for any community that takes me in.

Thanks for this. It is hopeful and so true.

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Nikki Finlay's avatar

This is so true and so funny. I always wanted to be a good teacher, but took the long way round. I got a PhD and taught economics—and I was pretty darn good at it. Now it’s time to take that next step.

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell's avatar

Keep us posted on what that next step is, Nikki -- I hope we can support you.

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Maryan Pelland Pen2Profit's avatar

Stand by--Nikki will be our guest writer next week at Pen2Profit (www.pen2profit.online) sharing her experience with writing her book and landing a publisher. Great story.

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Nikki Finlay's avatar

The next step was starting a writing career and doing a whole lot more traveling!

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Susan OBrien's avatar

Very nice indeed.

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell's avatar

Thanks, Susan!

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Craig A Williamson's avatar

Thank you Elizabeth. As I age motivation to do good in the world is increasing. Have been so blessed for so long - feel compelled to spread it around.

I currently think in terms of “body of work” which grows with every word written. Every idea crystallized pulls me - and hopefully others - towards our best selves.

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Nikki Finlay's avatar

Well said, Craig!

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell's avatar

What a lovely response, Craig. Thank you. I know exactly what you mean about feeling the need to spread around the good fortune I’ve had in my life. What a terrific idea to think about our “body of work” and recognize it as a potent part of our legacy.

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Maryan Pelland Pen2Profit's avatar

Craig, I can't tell you how glad I am that we connected with you.

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Mike Searles's avatar

Yes, Elizabeth. "We’re alive, so there’s still time. There are still stories to tell." Amen to that.

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Elizabeth H. Cottrell's avatar

Thanks, my friend. You must keenly resonate with that after your close encounter with the alternative.

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Mike Searles's avatar

You got it.

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