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Meli’s World: Songs & Sketches's avatar

Looking forward to the book when it is done!

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Ani Castillo's avatar

Aw, thank you so much Meli! I will keep you posted over here. I can't wait for the book to be born 😀❤️

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jh's avatar

I love what you are saying about connecting with people and communicating. Yes we all have different styles, me personally, I love keeping in touch and send texts, but not consistently. When the conversation is done, it's done. We can start up again and talk about something else but I'm honestly busy living my life and really dislike social media, so avoid it if I can.

Another perspective is that I think the world has changed a lot since covid. I think we have all become a lot more insular and self reliant. Our social worlds have shrunk a lot and communicating seems a lot harder.

I tend to spend a lot more time focusing on my life and staying healthy. It's a lot of hard work to do it properly.

However, staying in touch with the ones you love becomes so much more important because of the shrinking. My important contact list is a lot smaller but my contact with those on it is more regular

Love reading what you're up to and good luck with your book, Ani!

Love from Australia

Janine 🌸❤️

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Ani Castillo's avatar

Dear Janine,

thank you so much for your message and yes!

I totally agree with you. I also love getting in touch here and there. Like jumping from lily pad to lily pad, but in between, I love having space to breathe and to think.

I actually don't ever have notifications on my text messages! That way I can open them like emails every couple of hours and give them attention.

And yes! Just like you, I've been focusing on my life and my health way more than before. It feels pretty good!

In my case, my search for love has been incredibly long and full of turns and twists, so I need to always stay focused to me, my wellbeing, my closest people, my spirituality and my art. That keeps me strong so I can stay optimistic and happy.

I'm sending you a big hug all the way to Australia! 🥰🥰🥰

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