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Jasmin's avatar

You never fail to hit the nail on the head! Thank you for writing this, was a pleasure to read and helped clarify these emotions I’ve been feeling but struggle to put into words, I really felt this piece!

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Yasmin Kanaan | ياسمين كنعان's avatar

Thank you so much Jaz! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found clarity in this piece ❤️ And dw, I was struggling to find the words too (had to work through an entire two days of line edits for this one 😂🙈)

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mel's avatar

absolutely magical choice of words. I could literally see you walking and everything you saw and felt in my mind, and to do that with only words is talent. I loved to hear your thoughts, and I know exactly how you felt. I find it so hard to not get soaked in by the virtual world, especially since everything seems to remind us to check our phone. Alone-time went from being normal and regular to being a challenge. Being alone with my thoughts is quite literally my biggest nightmare, but after reading this, maybe I'll face that nightmare, and maybe I'll take a walk, and look at the street next time I feel I can't create anymore :) thank you for this piece, I needed this

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Yasmin Kanaan | ياسمين كنعان's avatar

Awww thank you for your comment Mel! I’m really glad it inspired you - it’s crazy how normalised being on our phones has become, and how strange being totally alone has become.

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Jessica Neighbor's avatar

Beautiful piece! I love your imagery of the sandals you see in the doorway of your old home. Walking my dog is my daily meditation. Some days I’m more present than others, but a walk always helps me get out of my head and into my body.

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Yasmin Kanaan | ياسمين كنعان's avatar

Thank you so much, Jessica! I'm glad you liked the imagery. Yes, I always find a walk is great to get out of our own heads.

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Suha's avatar

A very interesting read; thanks for sharing your thoughts Yasmine :)

it’s not easy to practice mindfulness - especially when we’re surrounded by “suffocation” - but it’s probably the only and fundamental way :) I’d love to hear / share more thoughts perhaps over a coffee :)?!

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Yasmin Kanaan | ياسمين كنعان's avatar

I'm so glad you liked it, Suha! 😊 Yes, indeed.

And I'd love to! I'm sure we can find some time this week or the next.

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