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Sam William's avatar

What a great piece, Lily. Although the topic of moving out of the comfort zone to stimulate growth is one I have been aware of for some time now, you managed to approach it from a fresh angle in a way that made it make sense in a new way for me. Thank you!!

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Lily Montasser's avatar

So happy to hear that! Thanks for reading Sam xx

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Paul Dotta's avatar

I'd agree with your friend, that change, new experiences and being exposed to different conditions and points of view, can lead to personal growth. Our society, family, and friends could do more to encourage individual confidence and initiative to SEEK OUT these experiences and avoid the unnecessary pain that comes from feeling we have no agency.

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Lily Montasser's avatar

Yes !! 100%

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mohab's avatar

You are beautiful ☺️☺️

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Lily Montasser's avatar

You are !!

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Caroline Beuley's avatar

Absolutely loved this lily!! I was like “YES!!” the whole essay! And I also loved nosferatu! So good!

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Lily Montasser's avatar

Thank you so much!! 🤍🤍

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Shelton Rouland's avatar

💕🤗 very refreshing and eye opening, I’m glad I was able to stumble across this link. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!

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Lily Montasser's avatar

thank you for reading ❤️

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Cat Chen's avatar

Loved this one, yet again xo

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Lily Montasser's avatar

thank you love!

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Valene's avatar

I love your writing so much lily! especially this one xx

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Lily Montasser's avatar

Thank you love! Means a lot 🩷

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This Is Your Warning's avatar

Fascinating! This took me back to the early 1990’s when I worked for an organization which promulgated the concept; “Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional.”

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Bung Holio's avatar

Yes

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The Green Pony's avatar

Discomfort enables change

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