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Sep 22Liked by Raechel Anne Jolie

Firstly, THANK YOU for the introduction to Hanif Abdurraqib! Sunday I-80 and Defiance, Ohio is the Name of a Band hit me straight in my chest <3 And I love the idea of the Johnny Cash school of obsession! Need to think on my big 3...

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oh my gosh ENJOY! there's an abundance of his books, poems, essays to immerse yourself in, I'm excited for you :). &Yes please, would love to know yours!

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Sep 21Liked by Raechel Anne Jolie

I love this framework! I feel like it’s so challenging, in a good way!! Thank you for making me think and for the kind footnote re my work too 💚💚💚

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<3 <3 <3

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“Sacred boring things” is an incredible phrase - and instantly recognizable

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stirring batter, birding, staring at a leaf…✨

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Oooh, I love this! I will need to think about what my big 3 are! Thanks for this ❤️

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Would love to hear yours!

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Sep 20Liked by Raechel Anne Jolie

Okay obviously I am *in love* with this 3 obsession framing and will be thinking about it a lot more. My quick first reaction is that mine are something in the realm of:

1. Personal experimentation/change/permission to pivot

2. Money/capitalism

3. Defining success for yourself

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Ohh yes those def ring true for you!!! 💜💜💜

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love this so much! I've been a fan of Hanif Abdurraqib for so long and he's finally coming to my town in Oct so I'll get to listen in person-- I'm trying to remain calm lol.

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