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Sandy Sanchez's avatar

I keep telling myself I need to get better about leaving my apartment and working from somewhere else! I also LOVE apartamento 710 and keepsake — and The Process <3

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

On one hand, I love being at home and so cozy but I also remind myself that life must keep going! Excited to see you soooooon!

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Julianna's avatar

Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to dive into ‘The Process’ too 🫶🏼

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

<3 <3 <3

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Gwen Yi 🌻's avatar

Please never leave I looooove your substack!!! It’s one of my favorites on this platform (and I’ve been here a long time). It is SO normal to want a break at times and full permission to take it, to change, to break apart, to make things look different, but pls never stop 🥹 Hugs ♥️♥️♥️

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

Ah Gwen, you are the sweetest – thank you for these kind words. If you took one look at my natal chart, you'd definitely understand the needing to do things on my own terms and constant transformation (aries sun, aquarius moon, scorpio rising hahahaha)

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Gwen Yi 🌻's avatar

It would be a freaking HONOR to read your chart for you one day!!!! And yes - the constant struggle between the Aquarian need to connect and the Scorpionic urge to hide. <333

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

Oh my god we need to make this happen!

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Caroline Beuley's avatar

This really resonated Nikki! I definitely experience these slumps, but for me that usually means I just need to seek out a new source of inspiration that will make my writing feel new and exciting again-- here's hoping you get your excitement back, as I really enjoy your writing!

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

Mmmmm I love that! And definitely agree. It's always a fun journey finding new ways to be inspired. Thank you for the sweet note. I hope you have a great week!

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Florence's avatar

Thanks for sharing ! February is always a bit of a rough patch, you inspire me to keep going !

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

<3 I hope this February is better than you even can imagine <3

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Lea Willms's avatar

Thank you so much for this honest share, it`s so relatable! Also love your ``cold outreaching``, I`ve been feeling the urge to connect with people I`ve never hung out with before, but haven`t had the guts to do it yet. How exactly do you go about it? Do you simply just send a lovely dm out of the blue?

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

It's definitely a bit intimidating before you start but the thing that has been most helpful for me is keeping it super simple and authentic. I always ask myself, "what is the message I would want to receive?" and share it from a place of simply wanting to express appreciation and interest in connecting with that person rather than having something specific I want to get out of the interaction. Hope that helps xx

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Lea Willms's avatar

I`ve just sent a text to someone I`ve been wanting to be friends with for a while. Very scary, but so glad I finally did it...imagining getting the message myself really helped and had me thinking ``how lovely, I`d love to receive those words by someone``. Thanks for your help and inspiration <3

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

I’m so happy to hear this!!! Here’s to doing the scary thing and feeling really good about it <3

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Ally Bernardy's avatar

So proud of you and thankful The Process continues on!! 🙏 I find so much joy and inspiration reading your words ☺️🦋

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

Thank you for being my mirror!!! And friend!!! I am so grateful for you <3

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Emily Chertow's avatar

i want more dancing this month!!!!!

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Amy D D'Ambrosio's avatar

I'm glad you didn't completely give up writing and I hope the many comments you've received is enough to keep you continuing to write. It may not always be the way it's been in years past but it is good that things and you change. Just be open to the change and see where it takes you. XOXO

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

I’m glad, too :) And yes the encouragement certainly does not hurt. And your support is always the best remedy to any self doubt. I love you!!

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Jess Focht's avatar

Loved this—I understand the feeling and have the remind myself not to be too hard on myself and judge my creative output constantly. ❣️

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

it is all a part of the creative process !!!

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Florencia Ornelas's avatar

So glad you are still here, sharing your writing with us Nikki 💌 thanks for the mention!

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Charlotte Jackson's avatar

You are wonderful this is wonderful ease flow grace go stop ebb flow we’re here for it all 💕

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

It's so beautiful to trust in the seasons of life <3

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Amrita's avatar

I'm new here and I'm loving your little corner of the internet. The push and pull between creating and wanting to take a seat back is so reallll.

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Nikki D'Ambrosio's avatar

Amrita, you are so so sweet. I love what you are creating with a full circle. So happy to be here with you!

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