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Kate Howlett's avatar

Thank you for writing this! I am very fresh on this journey, having quit my job about a month ago, and I am already feeling the benefits of building a life around how I actually want to live with days filled with how I want to spend my time, in ways that replenish and don't deplete. The fear of not knowing how to support this financially is currently very real, but I am determined not to sacrifice my rearranged priorities. All this to say—thank you for sharing your experiences and learnings from further down this path. It helps and is very reassuring 🙏

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this Kate, it sounds like you’ve made such a courageous shift ❤️ The early stage can feel both freeing and scary, especially when the financial “how” is still unfolding. But the fact that you’re already feeling the benefits of living in a way that replenishes you is such a powerful sign you’re on the right path 🌱

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Kate Howlett's avatar

Thank you!

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Kate Howlett's avatar

And to you! 💓

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Chelsey Tung's avatar

Right there with the both of you! Just quit 2 weeks ago! Making the choice to support my needs and make aligned decisions feels like a huge expression of quiet success.

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

Cheering you on as you step into this new chapter Chelsey, you’re in such good company here ❤️

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

I love how you’re holding space for both the fear and the purpose of this season! “Rest, emptying, gradually refilling the well” - that resonates so deeply. Wishing you so much nourishment and trust as you walk this path ❤️

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Mark Williams's avatar

👏🏼 I’m currently in the process of defining this for myself. This was so helpful, great post!

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

So glad it was helpful Mark! I'm cheering you on as you keep carving out a life that feels true and grounded 👏🏼

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Chynna's Column's avatar

same here.

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The Soul Within You's avatar

Thank you Rachel! I deeply resonate with the concept that you mentioned. Previously, I find it strange to have these thought because it makes me look like an outlier. However, I realized how missed aligned I am with my true self. I am in the process of refining my life. I look forward to read your posts and connect with you!

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words Janice! I'm really touched that this resonates with you. You’re definitely not alone, so many of us have felt like outliers for wanting a different pace, a deeper kind of alignment. It takes real courage to pause and refine your life in that way. I'm so glad you're here, and I’m looking forward to continuing the conversation with you too ❤️

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Anastasia Velnidis Beeldens's avatar

Thank you for this letter, it really speaks to me. I'm on a path of unlearning everything I was taught and conditioned to believe in the past. Little by little, I'm reinventing my way of living and working even if it feels isolating and scary at times (almost all the time : ) )!

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

I hear you Anastasia, that unlearning and reinventing can feel incredibly lonely at times, but also so deeply necessary. You’re not alone in walking that path. Little by little is more than enough, it’s how we build something that truly lasts. Thank you for sharing this 🤍

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Lisa Tea's avatar

As usual, this post comes at the perfect time. 🥰 I've realized that I'm often happiest being "boring." Long walks in the woods, getting Gelato with my kids, a quiet coffee with the birds in the backyard. 🐦 Sure I want to make money - and lots of it - but not at the expense of my peace. ✨️

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

This is so beautiful Lisa, and honestly, not boring at all. I think so many of us are redefining what abundance actually feels like… and peace is such a big part of that ✨ Thank you for sharing this reminder ❤️

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Ela Bochenek 🎨's avatar

This read has healed some parts of me ☺️

Thank you for this honest share. I think this is first time when I really started to think how to move from now on. And how to make changes. I feel it’s possible.

Thank you!!!

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

I'm honoured this piece resonated so deeply Ela and helped spark that sense of possibility. Wishing you so much gentleness and clarity as you explore what’s next ❤️

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Rebecca Jo-Rushdy's avatar

This resonates so deeply. I’m in a season of redefining my business so that it aligns with my nervous system - not just my ambitions. Quiet success feels like the only kind I want to build right now. Thank you for articulating it so gently and powerfully.

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

I’m right there with you Rebecca! Redefining success in a way that honours both our sensitivity and our vision is such powerful work. Quiet success may not always be loud or fast, but it’s deeply sustainable, and deeply true. Wishing you ease and clarity as you reshape your business in alignment with your nervous system ❤️

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Allison Roman's avatar

Great post, Rachel! Thank you for putting into words what I feel so deeply.

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Rachel Gadiel's avatar

Thank you so much Allison, that truly means a lot! I'm so glad it resonated with you ❤️

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