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Janey Thompson's avatar

I'm part-way through your lovely podcast conversation (don't often listen to long stuff, I have the concentration span of a goldfish) and it's so lovely to see and hear you 🤍.

I was reminded of M.O. but I haven't yet looked it up...I think 'attention is the beginning of devotion'?

Now to find this magazine IRL 😊

Xx

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Beth Kephart's avatar

Janey, thank you. You have been a dear companion on this Substack journey of mine from nearly the start, and I am grateful.

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Nicole Bailer's avatar

This piece touched me deeply. As someone who’s walking through times of inner and outer transformation, I find great solace in the idea of creating not for applause, but for truth — for tomorrow. Thank you for the reminder that art can be both an anchor and a quiet revolution.

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Beth Kephart's avatar

Nicole, thank you. The truth is that I suffer every time I post a piece — wondering if it is excessive or too spare, on key or off, necessary in some way or not. It means a lot to read your words toady. We do not work for the applause — that is deeply true.

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Susan J Tweit's avatar

Love, love, love the collages! As for the "Me? Really?" I think we all have imposter syndrome, but the truth is, Yes. You. You are amazing and your work is so beautifully interwoven into the shimmering fabric of life, of memory, of imagination, of everyday dreams and real moments. Of course you. Of course. Off to listen to the podcast conversation now! Hugs.

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Beth Kephart's avatar

You are TOO much, there in your beautiful home, grounding all of us in beauty. Imposter Syndrome? Invisibility Syndrome? Knowing FOR SURE that you are invisible, and then discovering that someone has seen you. Gosh. But your words here — thank you, Susan.

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Andrea Jurjević's avatar

Really enjoyed listening to your conversation with Darien, Beth, (very inspiring, both of you) and am looking forward to listening to this one later today.

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Beth Kephart's avatar

Andrea, thank you so much. It takes time to listen to these conversations, and I deeply appreciate yours. xo

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Karen Rile's avatar

I love these collages and how they complement the book (which I am enjoying very slowly because it begs to be savored like a box of the delicious chocolates someone has hand-crafted with astonishing skill and marvelous ingredients.

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Beth Kephart's avatar

my goodness, Karen. thank you. also, an especial thank you, because I know that right now nonfiction is your preferred read, and it means a lot to me that you've made room for Tomorrow. xo

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

Thanks for this one, Beth!

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Char Wilkins's avatar

The offerings that others create to expose us to the inner beauty of the creative arts is such a gift, they deserve gratitude as you’ve expressed here and often do. I look forward to listening as I journey home from France.

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