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Jan 10Liked by TheUltraContemplative

Yes! Let's go ...

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Great! Thanks @Ross Fish

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Jan 10Liked by TheUltraContemplative

I'm ready! Looking forward to hearing more of your story.

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Thanks @Debbie Horrocks!

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Jan 10Liked by TheUltraContemplative

I am so excited to see this newsletter come to fruition and am very eager to read your next reflections! I absolutely love your description of “searching for ancient sanctuaries, those thin places...”

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Thanks! Absolutely those ancient sanctuaries and thin places will be featured prominently.

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

Very cool Steve! I love the reference to Celtic spirituality and am curious to learn more about it. Reading your post, the old Greek word "Kairos" popped into my mind, and reminded me of a brief talk I heard years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvNut3a5bLs&ab_channel=MichaelMeade-MosaicVoices

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Thanks so much Chris! The whole idea of Kairos will definitely be a featured concept in future posts.

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

I'm excited to learn about Celtic spirituality!

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I'm still exploring it myself and it's really going to be a feature in the future.

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

I subscribed after seeing you in Jeannine’s WITD challenge. Looking forward to more, so, Hell YES!! I’m ready, let’s GOOO!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

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Wow! Thank you so much Kathleen. Isn't Jeannine wonderful?! I'm loving the challenge and hopefully it will reflect in my writings.

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

I feel the same - I’m learning so much and really enjoying being more playful with my writing. My bff introduced me to Jeannine and I’m eternally grateful!! Dunno how long it would’ve taken me to find her, tho I feel I somehow would have....it’s that intuitive in me that says that!

I’m curious, with your interest in Celtic spiritualism, are you a devotee of Outlander?? I absolutely love the series! So well done!

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I started to watch it years ago but unfortunately didn't keep up with it. I may have to binge it again based on your recommendation :). I really believe it was God, the Universe or kismet that brought me to Jeannine.

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

Please call me Kathy! 😉

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

There is soooo much mysticism and spiritual overtones to Outlander - the whole concept of the veil is what allows the time travel to begin with! I’m not a sucker for romance, but iconic connections like Jamie and Claire really reel me in because they’re so vivid and realistic. They stick it out - no hitting the road at the first hint of trouble. Please, do give it another try, or pull out the books. Either way, you’re in for a wild ride!! Enjoy!

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Thanks Kathy I really have to watch it now! And please call me Steve. Wiseass friends are asking if they should call me “the” or “ultra” 🤣

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

Love this, Steve! Way to start off 2024 “running”! Looking forward to reading about your adventures.

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Thanks so much Christy! Of course this means I'll be running less, but hey, that's what I want!

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Jan 11Liked by TheUltraContemplative

Looking forward to reading more and hearing more about these thin places. I’m intrigued.

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Thanks Bret. Hope to capture the intrigue.

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