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Carol's avatar

The pandemic has made me think more about my purpose in the world and what is important. Yoga is perfect for my journey, especially as I’m recovering from my cancer treatments. All of the yoga messages are very healing and have helped me physically and emotionally.

And fyi, I look forward to reading your newsletter!

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thank you, my friend! Life is too short. I'm glad yoga is helping :)

Kristy Corino's avatar

Covid helped me realize that I shouldn't put off doing things, because you never know what can come up to derail the plans... like a pandemic & a world shutdown.

I enjoy your newsletters & following your journey, Ilona, and I always learn something new.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Thanks, Kristy. I did not see COVID coming, and it's been a real catalyst for many. I appreciate your constant support.

Neera Mahajan's avatar

Wow! What a letter! I felt you wrote it for me. As if you read my mind and addressed all the doubts I had. I can relate to everything you said. Different circumstances but similar lessons.

In my case my parents didn’t push me, but I pushed myself. To prove to myself. I still am pushing myself, for no reason. Pandemic helped me follow my dream to write. No where to go, no interruptions, I threw myself in the arena. I am so glad I came on the other side as a confident writer.

You are a much better writer than me. You have more courage to open your life. I am still looking for that courage. Maybe I will never find it. But I sure have found a number of friends like you.

Congratulations on your first paid subscriber. I know the feeling. The best money I ever earned is the money I earn from my writing.

Ilona Goanos's avatar

Not a better writer, just different. You are a constant source of inspiration, dear Neera. I hope I will have the opportunity to meet you in person when you come to the US this summer.

Neera Mahajan's avatar

Let's keep our fingers crossed. If nothing else we will have a voice call on LinkedIn.