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Jeff Giesea's avatar

This is courageously open and the hikes look amazing. Wish you all the best Dan.

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Dan Bartlett's avatar

Thanks Jeff—I put off writing this for a while, but I'm happy it's finally out there. As for the hiking, it is a beautiful area. I'm heading back soon.

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Dan- I particularly love your insight on volition versus physical limitations in the context of fatigue. Journeying through the story with your climb makes the piece all the deeper. I appreciate you sharing it. Hope you’re well this week? Cheers, -Thalia

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Dan Bartlett's avatar

Thanks Thalia! I'm glad I was able to thread it all together in a meaningful way.

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Derek Haswell's avatar

Reading this, I felt like I was on the metaphorical hike with you. From the mist to the mountains, grumbling tractors and all. Powerful writing, this. I imagine it’s powerful processing for you too.

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Dan Bartlett's avatar

Thanks Derek. Powerful, yes, and unexpected. I got stuck a few paragraphs before the end because I had no idea what the conclusion was and then it arrived on a walk; a surprise to me as well!

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Stacy-Ann Bartlett's avatar

Very open and honest and no doubt helping so many others, you are doing all the right things just remember to be gentle with your self 💙

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Dan Bartlett's avatar

😘

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