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Orit's avatar

This was such a delightful read!!! So raw and real and just so true and for me, relatable. Here’s to finding a balance between dopamine and happiness, each to their own dosage at any given point in this journey 🫶

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Orit, thank you so much! That means a lot. I’m really glad the rawness resonated. Sometimes naming the tension between dopamine and contentment feels like its own kind of therapy. And yes to custom dosages. We’re all mixing our own little cocktails of joy and sanity as we go.

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

This is so good, Asta:

“reinvention doesn’t always require something new. Sometimes it just asks you to look at what you already have and make a new decision.”

Playing in my closet, holding things up until something clicks. You know when you have it right.

Wonderful outfits, just love your style.💕

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Sheila, this made my whole day. That image of holding things up until something clicks, that’s exactly it. It’s not always about more, just about seeing things with fresh eyes. I’m so glad this spoke to you. And thank you for the kind words about my style. That means so much coming from you.

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Maple's avatar

I am sorry for your loss. Your insights are so meaningful. As I read I am nodding my head. You help me sort out some of the noise I have in my head about my own closet. There is hope though. I am starting to see progress and I like what I see. Thank you.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thank you so much for this beautiful note, Maple. It means a lot to know the piece resonated with you and that it brought some clarity amidst the noise. I really relate to that feeling of trying to untangle what’s in your closet and what’s in your head. I’m cheering you on as you keep going. It sounds like you’re already making powerful shifts. Grateful you’re here.

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

I am sorry. And grateful to be here with you, getting dressed.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thank you <3

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Xue's avatar

Firstly I’m so sorry for your loss.

On a more frivolous note: love your outfits!! Such boldness and personality. I love them all.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thank you so much, Xue <3

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Danielle's avatar

“Warm, thoughtful, a little weird, my favorite kind of work outfit.” Me too! I loved reading this and seeing the pics.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

Thank you so much! <3

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Angela Jones's avatar

So real! Thanks for the gentle reminders, I really needed that.

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Asta / Aastha's avatar

You’re welcome. I needed it also.

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