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My parents jumped on the Transcendental Meditation bandwagon back in the 70s, and my brother and I were dragged along with them. We were only 8 and 10, but we were entrusted to keep our mantras a secret. I did fine (I was the good child), but my brother used to threaten to scream his mantra in public whenever he had a meltdown, which was often. Mom is eighty now and continues to practice TM. I wish you the best on your spiritual journey. Well wishes to you and Christina in 2022.

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Thanks for this & happy new year to you too! Funny thing about that mantra. When I first got it, Christina was like, "but you can tell me, right?" And I was like, "no, it's a secret." And she was like, "but you can tell ME, right?" And I had to explain the purpose of the mantra and why you don't want to share it. She gets it now, but your story about your brother made me think of that. Also, here's to your mom rocking TM into her eighties... wow!

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What an honor to be included on your list! Also, I'm very curious to know what you'll do with your soul once your John DeVore lease is up?

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That's a good question! After that, I suppose I'll lease out my soul to level-up my cooking & baking skills :)

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Thanks for the holiday shoutout, Michael, and congratulations on 10 years with Christina! Hope you have many, many more.

I’m jealous you’ve been to a Meow Wolf exhibit. I wanna goooooo.

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Thank you on all counts! And you must go to Meow Wolf, you’ll love it! I hear there’s one in Santa Fe and one in Denver, so those are on my list.

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The Vegas one is closest to us. We’re planning a trip there for next year, virus-permitting.

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Nice!

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Thanks for the shout-out, Michael! If I had spent the time to write a list like yours, you would’ve made my list too. Thanks for the laughs and thoughtful insights this year.

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Thanks Lyle! Can’t wait to read what you have in store for 2022!

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I’m honored to make your list! Your newsletter is one of my favorites too, and the one I read most often!

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Thank you, Emily! Hope you have a wonderful new year!

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Omg congratulations on being able to write full time 😍😍 that must feel so good! 💪💪 Merry Christmas and thank you for weekly lulz this year 💗💗

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Thank you & you’re welcome for the lulz! I really appreciate your support! Hope you had a merry Christmas and hope New Years rocks!

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You as well :)

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