I’m loving the connection and gratitude I’m feeling while reading this, and appreciate how you specifically identify things you value about each writer and how they contribute to your understanding and growth.
As someone who deeply values presence, I appreciate anyone who slows down and takes the time to be fully present to their experiences. Which you’ve so brilliantly done here. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Heather! I really enjoy writing long recommendations. Substack does a pretty poor job by allowing our recommendation lists to become super massive so that no one can see all of them. So, by creating these articles every once in a while, I can really pay it forward. Thanks for reading!
Patrick, I'm very flattered to be included here, thank you so much. I'm also going to screenshot what you wrote and refer to it on the days when I'm doubting whether or not I've an ounce of talent in my whole body, so, thank you for that! I'm so glad you're narrating yourself, too.
Awesome! That's so good to hear. Everyone needs a pick me up every now and then! I know I do. So, I'm glad to hear this post can bring you a little bit of joy on those days.
Thanks for your lovely words. I am so glad I could be there to remind you of your strength when you needed - that is why I am here. I am also now 30 ;) but thanks for your belief in me! Keep spreading your passion of Tao and helping others to grow and glow too.
I love to see thorough recommendations like this. They are exceedingly rare. Most that I see amount to little more than likes. Likes and follows are nice for the ones liked or followed. Even paid subscriptions say little to others. Most of those that I subscribe to I found by accident. Your recommendations are much more informative, and thus more useful.
Thanks Jesse! I love writing these and paying it forward. I try to stick to my niche as much as I can and be mindful of my what my readers expect, but sometimes you just got to say thank you.
I appreciate the mention and the kind words! I'm not familiar with most of these writers on Substack, but I plan on checking them out. One of the best things I enjoy about the platform is that it's home to such a wide range of writers.
This is a beautiful share! I really enjoyed reading about the people who matter to you and have been there!! Its a warm and wonderful post about growth and substack friendship and admiration! Really heartwarming!! Definitely interesting!! The Urban Monk was the first person I Subscribed to on Substack, I had never really explored Zen or Taoism until I found you Patrick and The Urban Monk! I have learned alot from both of you and Subscribed to others now!! I'm finding alot more peace in my life it's fantastic!! Who knows maybe one day far into the future I will write a post like this thank both of you for the Influence!!
Thank you for the incredibly kind words, Patrick. I’m truly humbled. It’s rare and beautiful to be seen not just for what we write, but for the spirit behind it. I’ve long believed that wisdom isn’t something we possess, but something we practice quietly, imperfectly, and together. Your reflections remind me why we do this work. Not to impress, but to connect.
Grateful to be walking this journey alongside you :)
I’m loving the connection and gratitude I’m feeling while reading this, and appreciate how you specifically identify things you value about each writer and how they contribute to your understanding and growth.
As someone who deeply values presence, I appreciate anyone who slows down and takes the time to be fully present to their experiences. Which you’ve so brilliantly done here. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much Heather! I really enjoy writing long recommendations. Substack does a pretty poor job by allowing our recommendation lists to become super massive so that no one can see all of them. So, by creating these articles every once in a while, I can really pay it forward. Thanks for reading!
Patrick, I'm very flattered to be included here, thank you so much. I'm also going to screenshot what you wrote and refer to it on the days when I'm doubting whether or not I've an ounce of talent in my whole body, so, thank you for that! I'm so glad you're narrating yourself, too.
Awesome! That's so good to hear. Everyone needs a pick me up every now and then! I know I do. So, I'm glad to hear this post can bring you a little bit of joy on those days.
Thanks for your lovely words. I am so glad I could be there to remind you of your strength when you needed - that is why I am here. I am also now 30 ;) but thanks for your belief in me! Keep spreading your passion of Tao and helping others to grow and glow too.
Oh! I'm sorry about getting your age wrong but at least it was wrong in a good way :)
I love to see thorough recommendations like this. They are exceedingly rare. Most that I see amount to little more than likes. Likes and follows are nice for the ones liked or followed. Even paid subscriptions say little to others. Most of those that I subscribe to I found by accident. Your recommendations are much more informative, and thus more useful.
Thanks Jesse! I love writing these and paying it forward. I try to stick to my niche as much as I can and be mindful of my what my readers expect, but sometimes you just got to say thank you.
I appreciate the mention and the kind words! I'm not familiar with most of these writers on Substack, but I plan on checking them out. One of the best things I enjoy about the platform is that it's home to such a wide range of writers.
It really has become an amazing place to be! Thanks for all the kind words and conversations so far.
This is a beautiful share! I really enjoyed reading about the people who matter to you and have been there!! Its a warm and wonderful post about growth and substack friendship and admiration! Really heartwarming!! Definitely interesting!! The Urban Monk was the first person I Subscribed to on Substack, I had never really explored Zen or Taoism until I found you Patrick and The Urban Monk! I have learned alot from both of you and Subscribed to others now!! I'm finding alot more peace in my life it's fantastic!! Who knows maybe one day far into the future I will write a post like this thank both of you for the Influence!!
Awww yes you should write it! I love paying it forward and giving thanks to those that have helped me.
Thank you for the incredibly kind words, Patrick. I’m truly humbled. It’s rare and beautiful to be seen not just for what we write, but for the spirit behind it. I’ve long believed that wisdom isn’t something we possess, but something we practice quietly, imperfectly, and together. Your reflections remind me why we do this work. Not to impress, but to connect.
Grateful to be walking this journey alongside you :)
You’re so welcome! You deserve all the amazing success you’ve had so far. But more than that, you’re an amazing person!