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Jess, The Creator's avatar

This really resonated. The space between being “done” and being truly free is such a tender one. I appreciate how you distinguish leaving reactively from leaving with integrity. Building bridges requires presence and self-trust, not just distance. Thank you for naming that in such an honest way, JP!

JP Bristol's avatar

Thank you, Jessica. “Done but not free” is such a weird place to live. Glad it came through.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

I think we become free before we’re done because we can’t choose to be done unless we’re free.

JP Bristol's avatar

That’s sharp. Hadn’t thought about it that way.

Jess, The Creator's avatar

Thanks, JP. I believe I am FR double E right now.

Dr Deborah Vinall's avatar

I liked this:

Not because you’re building toward this.

Because you’re building past it.

Makes me think of some of the clients I work with.

JP Bristol's avatar

Thank you, Deborah. That distinction felt important to me.