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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Tremendous, heart-sourced gratitude to my editor Erin Shetron for helping me step into my fuller, more courageous expression in this space and life generally. Thank you, Erin. So grateful for you and your way of being in the world. ❤️

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Clare Egan's avatar

Yay Erin! 💕

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Taishin Michael Augustin's avatar

Congratulations on this shift, Dana. I’m grateful for your ongoing efforts.

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Taishin Michael. I’m truly grateful for your steady, wise presence here.

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Lucy Fleetwood's avatar

🙏🏽💕 gonna be so good

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Lucy! I have so much appreciation and gratitude for your steady, encouraging presence here. ❤️

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Adam PT's avatar

Excellent idea, rationale, and name.

It just makes sense. I agree, being sober is great but how long can that word define you if you’ve completely moved on.

Love it when things evolve. Congrats on the shift.

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thanks so much, Adam. Knowing your (excellent, super-supportive) writing, I think we’re very aligned on this.

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Kaitlyn Ramsay's avatar

OMG I'm SO proud!!!! This feels really expansive just reading about the transition and I'm thrilled to be following along on your journey. Truly inspiring.

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Kaitlyn! Now you know what I was hinting about in your Aries Season Challenge. 😉 Heart-sourced gratitude to you for helping me find the courage to choose "what do I have to lose" over lingering in "what if". ❤️

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Kaitlyn Ramsay's avatar

I love this so much 😭❤️ it all makes sense now.

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Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

Looking forward to your continued evolution Dana. I'm here for it all and grateful for what you bring 😊

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Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

P.s. it feels auspicious that your new chapter is timed with stepping over the threshold into the 50s

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Vicki. I truly and deeply appreciate your presence here and your writing and way of being in the world. ❤️

And yes! It’s almost as though I wasn’t ready to make the change until I’d crossed that threshold.

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Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

Thanks Dana. 50 is a potent portal I believe 😀

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Valerie Monroe's avatar

This is an excellent idea, just excellent! xo

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you so much, Val. Big x’s and o’s and heart-sourced gratitude for your presence here.

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Jose G.'s avatar

Very interesting proposition!! Good luck from the heart!!

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thanks, Jose!

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Jose G.'s avatar

My own recovery has gone through phases - i connect fully with your new “focus”. Even within the aa narrative, BW spoke of emotional sobriety as the end goal - a place where drugs are no longer the priority. More over without making the shift you are making, recovery stagnates….. 🫶🏻🙏🏼

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Dr. Paul Chadwick's avatar

I love this and it makes perfect sense. Looking forward to feeding my hunger!

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thanks so much, Dr. Paul!

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Susan Stein's avatar

Dana,

I love your new title and all it embraces.

Good luck!

Love,

Mom

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Mom! Love you! ♥️

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Ellie Nova's avatar

Wonderful to hear Dana, I look forward to reading!

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Ellie!

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Maria Luz O'Rourke's avatar

This is exciting to hear, Dana! I know you will support many people under the new title.

Also, thank you for first introducing me to Gil Frontsdal and IMC Redwood City. I join the live meditation and dharma teaching Gil hosts every morning at 7 am. I love it and have learned so much. 💗

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you so much, Maria! One of my favorite things ever is when someone tells me they found Gil through my writing. Although I stopped attending live after moving to Thailand, I listen to the recordings every evening. His presence and teachings have been such a blessing, anchor, and guide. ❤️

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Maria Luz O'Rourke's avatar

💯!! I lived in Redwood City for two years, but it was back when I was lost. Oh well, maybe someday I will be able to attend a retreat with Gil at the IMC retreat center.

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Kelly Thompson TNWWY's avatar

Perfect turn. 🫶

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Kelly!

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Maia Duerr's avatar

This re-alignment feels right on to me, way to go, Dana!

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thank you, Maia!

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Mac Dohm's avatar

Love the name!

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thanks, Mac!

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Amy Brown's avatar

This sounds like the perfect direction for you Dana, and I love the focus on finding what nourishes each of us.

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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Thanks so much, Amy!

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