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Happy two-year Stackiversary, Gabriel! I am grateful you are contributing your much-needed skillset to the battle against technological tyranny, and it has been a joy getting to know you. You are a genuinely goodhearted model of equanimity and kindness. I’m happy to hear you will be focusing on your health, and just holler if you need any low-carb recipes ;-)

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Thanks a ton! I'm really looking forward to our next collab 😁

You are definitely too kind! I had to look up "equanimity" and I'm not sure I fit that!

Thank YOU for being here for the ride, you've helped me a great deal!

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Happy two years, Gabe, and thank you for fighting so hard for our rights in a space so few have yet to understand. You have already etched your name into the history books, and this is still just the beginning. :)

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Etched my name eh? πŸ€” Better be in a decent font!

It is very much the beginning, I'm excited for the year ahead!

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Wonderful to be in your orbit, Gabriel. You are a beautiful person, inside and out. I know that sounds cliche but two of my daughters, who have a similar struggle to you, have taught me to see. I have a draft of an episode called On Dystopias and Dysmorphias. It's not an individual thing, I'm certain of it.

Thank you for your help to me in getting my domains and email into a safe space. And friendly too! Looking forward to this next year of transformations that start with loving what is. I'm happy you have like-minded people in your life who bring you joy!

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Thank you so much Tereza!

I can definitely vouch for you being a friendly person who's great to talk to as well!

As always, glad to help πŸ˜ƒ

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I also started focusing on my health in the last few years. The most significant changes I’ve made (looking back):

β€’ Intermittent fasting (first month is a torture then you forget you used to be hungry)

β€’ Meditation/Yoga: I took a Kriya Yoga initiation program, which taught me a routine which includes a few postures, breathwork, and meditation.

β€’ cutting out sugar and process foods, as much as I can. Now, my pallet changed so it’s much easier

β€’ daily walk, no matter how cold it is. I only skip if it rains or truly cold. I hate driving to a gym.

It all started with doing 100 days of Qigong, from Spring Forest Qigong (YouTube + website), they have a playlist of β€œ30 min. daily practice”

On their website you can download a β€œ100 day challenge” calendar, finishing it was my dipping into β€œbuilding discipline”

FWIW

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Wonderful. Great work

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Congrats!

It’s important work

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Thank you!

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Great post, lovely to read more about your journey, thank you. And thank you for all the hard work you put in especially with all that challenges you. Brilliant - well done!

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Thank you April! I'm gonna keep at it for sure!

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Welcome to toddlerdom! Thrilled that you’re in this space. I stumbled upon you early and immediately recognised the value you bring to the table. Love collaborating with you and would 10/10 do it again.

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People should look forward to the next one!

It's gonna be a blast!

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Your technical knowledge, generosity and kindness set you apart. Congratulations on two years.

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That really means a lot!

Thanks so much ☺️

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πŸ’Congratulations Gabriel πŸ’

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I must confess you're one of my favorite talking animals on Substack!

Thank you so much!

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Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary! I appreciate the work you have done and refer to it often.

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Thank you so much! I'm really glad you find it valuable 😁

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Nov 25, 2023Liked by Gabriel

Congratulations, Gabe - and thank you! You are such a gifted speaker and writer...your star will continue to rise and shine brightly! ✨✨✨

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You're too kind! Thanks a ton and wishing you well!

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☺️

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Nov 30, 2023Liked by Gabriel

Hi Gabreil,

I would like to support you $ (not much but monthly). You and Tonika are awesome.

No one solution is sound. In nature diversity of solution is found throughout life. The microcosmos has developed over 20 metabolic pathways. So diversity can be found in nature to inform humans thinking of diversity of solutions.

Be well,

wm

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Nov 30, 2023Liked by Gabriel

Hey Gabriel, I remember Nov 2021 too. Two years. What a ride. In the year ahead, I hope to increase my comfort level with understanding my risks with internet use. But I also want to learn more about how we can β€œtake back” our tech freedom of speech and info access. Congrats on your achievements and anniversary.

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