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Nicole Christie's avatar

Happy birthday, beauty and proud of you for not being afraid of the pause. I'm in the same boat myself...does anyone care, the numbers on all of this suck, why AM I talking/writing? FWIW, I love what you're doing here, possibly because there is so much intention behind it (oh and your words are pure poetry). Lots of love to you. xo

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Christa Gardner's avatar

And your words are connective tissue, holding it all together. Thank you. 💕

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Rebecca Gilson Wara's avatar

Happiest of birthdays! I honor whatever path you find yourself on with this “letter”, but know that it is read, listened too (thank you for the bite-size mediations from someone who can get a little caught up in the ritual of it all and often ends up skipping completely if I don’t have “enough time or the right space”) They have reminded me that even a few moments can be profoundly valuable. Sending lots of love and will be keeping an eye out for whatever comes next….❤️

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Christa Gardner's avatar

Thank you, on all fronts! Oh and do I get “the right space.” My next post was probably going to be about the annoying imperfection of my morning practice. How the old dog has to pee at just the wrong time. And the young dog needs a lap. And so on. Where is my calm personal space?! Ha ha. With you, sister. 😍

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Marge's avatar

I love everything you share. I am excited that you are celebrating yourself with a retreat! Hells to the yes! I save every 3 minute meditation you send! Good on you for pushing pause. I definitely need to hone in on why I am talking: filling space? uncomfortable with the silence? there's always something to respond to! Thanks for always getting me thinking...oxoxo

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Christa Gardner's avatar

Ok but I like YOUR talking. Just sayin. 😍 Much love.

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Rachel  Jones's avatar

Happy happy birthday, dear Christa! I love reading your words. There is so much humanity in them and I love how I can see your face and gentle eyes while I read them. Sending love

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Christa Gardner's avatar

So sweet. Thank you. 🙏🏼 💗

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Adam Weissman's avatar

I love that you can recognize when it's time to give something some space (like the 3-minute Monday) and not force things. Perhaps a break is needed, or not, but giving it some space will help you tap into what is next. Happy Birthday, love.

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Christa Gardner's avatar

xo ♥️

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Mark Goodman's avatar

What is in it for me is soul, is being reminded of the most important things, which is what your writing does, helps me connect with soul, to slow down enough for soul to emerge in the cracks that silence and stillness create.

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Christa Gardner's avatar

This is beautiful, Mark. Thank you. 🙏🏼 ♥️

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Sheridan's avatar

Happy Birthday Christabelle! Its a glorious day-YOU! Xo

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Christa Gardner's avatar

Christabelle makes me lol. A lot to live up to! And thanks! 😍

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Mark Goodman's avatar

Hope you have a good birthday retreat

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