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Jenny Morgenthaler's avatar

Thank you for the inspiration Anjali and the reminder to play with my ideas! I love all your stories--I think my silly kid self could have been friends with your silly kid self.

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eli's avatar

amazing thank you! someone also told me that in your biggest fear lies your biggest transformation! but it’s soo scary omg 🙈

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Intoobus's avatar

Hey! I saw your post pop up on my homepage and wanted to show some support. If you get a chance, I’d really appreciate a little love on my latest newsletter too always happy to boost each other!

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Sj's avatar

Nostalgia of Balaramas 🥹 Thank You for such a beautiful piece

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Namrata Gohain's avatar

Lovely read! Hope more people keep trying new things and being creative, after all “you don’t have to be an artist to be creative.”

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Laura Jean's avatar

"If I hadn’t trusted my gut and pursued my creative journey, I’d have regretted it all my life, stuck on a path that never truly felt like mine." THIS!

the fear of being SEEN trying is what killed my creative pursuits for so long. NO MORE! love this post and just subscribed!

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3 Questions Deep's avatar

I totally agree.

Everyone’s born creative. Yes, you’re born with it!

You don’t have to be an artist to be creative.

I once did some random brainstorming for a friend whose business I was working with, doing manual labor. He saw my stupid idea of a blimp with the company name and said he needed some advertising, and would I be interested in updating his website.

there were much better ideas on that page. :)

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Grace Grossmann's avatar

Yes! We are ALL born with a creative spirit. Unfortunately torn down by societal standards

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

Indeed, Grace! It's sad to see super creative talents get boxed up by the 'shoulds' of society. We've got to dig it back up!

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Abhilash Kopparthi's avatar

Believing you're creative is what unlocks your creativity. Nice write up.

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

100%!! Once you start believing in yourself, the ideas start flowing. Thanks a ton for stopping by, Abhilash!

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KARTHIK's avatar

Big cheers to ANJALI for writing this. 👏 and for writing constantly without having a thought about whether it's reaching or not

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

Aww! That means a lot, and showing up is half the battle sometimes, Karthik! 💛

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Kelly Van de Vliet's avatar

Haha OMG I love the moustaches!! 🤣 what a beautiful story of amazing adventures! The best things in life happen when we let go of needing that one path! ✨

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

Haha, happy it made you crack up, Kelly!😂 Yass, the best adventures begin when we don't control the route and hop on the unexpected turns and joyful messes!

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Astrid Sadaya's avatar

I love this Anjali! I see so much of myself in you! 😍 Trying new things definitely gave me so many skills and opportunities ❤️ Just gotta keep going!☺️💯

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

Yayy, this means the world, Astrid! 🥹 The biggest win here is def finding amazing pals like you walking a parallel path. We gotta follow curiosity to let more wonders land! 💯

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Rozanna Mostafa's avatar

Great read!!

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

Yayy, thanks a loot, Rozanna

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Charu's avatar

A heartwarming read Anjali! I just discovered your creative corner today. Glad to be here.

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

Aww this means a loot, and happy that you resonated, Charu!! Soo Soo happy to have you here! 💛

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Anjali Sreedharen's avatar

This was so beautifully articulated. Loved it🌸

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

yayy!! made my day! so happy it resonated with ya, Anjali!! 💛

also, cheers to the same-name twin here!!

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Aadil  Mohamed's avatar

😍👏👏

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Anjali Krishnakumar's avatar

wohoo!! thanks a bunch! 💌

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