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  1. dawn says…
    10/03/2011

    How true this is!!

    Thanks Ali and congrats on making it to NYC.

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  2. Melissa says…
    10/03/2011

    I honestly do believe Manhattan to be the coolest city anywhere, ever. CONGRATULATIONS!!! ..... and...... best of luck & (((HUGS))) with all the other. Hopefully by the time you get home you'll all see it with "fresh eyes".

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  3. Toni From says…
    10/03/2011

    Thanks Alli, great quote. It means a lot to me, especially this crazy morning.

    We went to high school together (My maiden name was Johnson then, I was a freshman when you were a senior) and I introduced myself to you again a few years ago at the CK Portland show in March. I was wearing cool glasses like you and your signed your book for me! I love your blog and website and I wish you all the best to you and your family. I live in Raleigh, NC now and it nice to read something written by someone from my hometown. Keep posting, the washington transplants love you!

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  4. Erika says…
    10/03/2011

    Thanks for sharing this Ali. It's just what I needed to read on this Monday am.

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  5. Michelle Elaine says…
    10/03/2011

    This exactly what I needed to hear this morning.

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  6. Jane says…
    10/03/2011

    This was like a bandaid on my heart this morning. Dealing with some hard issues lately.
    Thanks Ali.

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  7. Ellen Coker says…
    10/03/2011

    Thanks--a beautiful message for today.

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  8. emily ruth says…
    10/03/2011

    love it.
    i took a class from her a long long time ago & i still think about it & how she just made me feel like it was okay to be me. just as i was (which was crying, actually...during a class! so embarrassing! but she made me feel like that was not only totally normal but actually really really good) anytime i see a quote from her i get such a bursting in my heart <3

    i hope you are having a nice time away... & being just who you are, even if it makes you cry <3

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  9. KarenF says…
    10/03/2011

    So true, and so needed this morning after a really rough weekend. Thank you for this, and I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

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  10. Allison says…
    10/03/2011

    we had a really rough week-end, and the challenges that we are facing this week seem insurmountable. really needed this today. thank you.

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  11. Aimee Confer says…
    10/03/2011

    love this and am going to share. such a great reminder about so many things in life.

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  12. Sharon Dryjanski says…
    10/03/2011

    Hi Ali,
    True words hath be spoken. Persistence is soil of success.thanks for sharing this just what I needed to hear.blessings and hugs

    Sharon Dryjanski Phoenix AZ

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  13. Julie Johnson says…
    10/03/2011

    Thanks Ali, I REALLY needed this today as I sit, completely and udderley overwhelmed, at my desk.

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  14. Liz says…
    10/03/2011

    I love this. You know I believe a woman can do anything. Anything. A man? Well, although their attributes are many, that is to be determined. I'm kidding, a little bit. The hardest part of doing anything for me is starting. Start!

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  15. Kristin A. says…
    10/03/2011

    Oh, that is GOOD! Thank you for sharing and have a great time on your trip!

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  16. Marie (Tere) says…
    10/03/2011

    You are a strong women Ali. I've seen it. Not sure what's going on, I hope all is well. I love this quote....

    The most authentic thing about us
    Is our capacity to create, to overcome,
    To endure, to transform, to love,
    And to be greater than our suffering. Ben Okri

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  17. Cecilia Madden says…
    10/03/2011

    So true! And your beautiful handwriting makes it seem like poetry.

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  18. Jolynn says…
    10/03/2011

    Love this!

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  19. Laura says…
    10/03/2011

    Beautiful message. An inspiring way to start the week.

    By the way, I think the author's last name is Radmacher, with an a not an o.

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    1. Kim says…
      10/03/2011

      I agree. "a" not an "o". (Love the quote.)

  20. Tona says…
    10/03/2011

    This is great!

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  21. Eni says…
    10/03/2011

    How true!

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  22. Sherrie says…
    10/03/2011

    Thank you so much for this powerful quote. Exactly the inspiration I desire to start my week - month - year - life!

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  23. Nicole B. says…
    10/03/2011

    This is just what I needed today. Thank you!

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  24. Jen L says…
    10/03/2011

    Exactly what I needed. Kudos!

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  25. Nancy G. says…
    10/03/2011

    What a wonderful quote. I am sharing this with a woman with whom I work. She has a son with autism and she collects quotes. She will love this. I am going to hang it up in my classroom for my students to see, but mainly for me:)

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