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I feel this! "I like to think that the energy from all of us bouncing ideas off of each other is making this world a better place." I don't think it's just a thought either. Its real. If everything is energy, then the energy from this place has a ripple just as surely as rock thrown in the ocean. ❤️

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Sharing this!

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Awww shucks... ❤️

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Yes, ma’am! 💗

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

I love that on these substacks the reader is just one connection away from having a direct exchange of ideas between reader and author. A new public plaza as you said!

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Totally! It's a new frontier in that way!

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This🙌🏽 I’m a new kid here but from the interactions I’ve had so far I wholeheartedly agree. There is a collective here of some of the most interesting minds and spirits I’ve encountered in my travels through the interwebs. The expansion on this platform is next level and each angular perspective through comments, notes, etc. creates a new realm for me. So cool to see so much conscious progress in one place. Thank you for being here!🙏🏽💜🍑

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Well hot damn I just love how you summed that up! Beautifully put. I want to highlight everything you said!

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Thank you so much 🙏🏽✨

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Thank YOU!

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

I appreciate being part of your community Summer. It gives me the opportunity to connect with you and others which I’m often not so good at in “real life.” It also inspires me to write my own story which is both challenging and exhilarating. So, “thank you” to you and your followers.

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Thank you, JD! I agree wholeheartedly. Like you, I can't always formulate words on the spot. Somehow speaking through fingers works better for me, without the needless distractions of body language, etc. I love that you're writing your story! Write on!

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

Yes. I love being a part of your world in this way. Although ai may not always comment, yours in one of the handful of substacks I look forward to sitting down and reading. Thanks for tending this community, Summer.

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Awwww! I mean, like, I just let out an audible AWWWW!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

Like you, I truly appreciate this writer and the community of readers who comment on her posts.

Much love to her and all of you!

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Awwwwww thank you, Mark!!!!

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

Summer, I have always believed the universe is exploding with like minded spirits from both past and present who are constantly bumping into each other. The “tribe” if you will. The energy is transcending and catches you even when you are not paying full attention. It is why I believe that that creative spirit has always been here and will never leave us…it can’t! Thanks for sharing these thoughts with us….❤️🤗

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YES!!!! It's kinda cool how we're finding our tribe here, ain't it? The best, creative kind.

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I love the comments sections here in Substack land!! It's truly the best community I've ever been a part of!! 😍😍😍

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Yeah Mesa, same! 💖 💖 💖

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

Summer, thanks for your perspective, your artistry of words, much appreciated to be part of this community especially on a day like this where our legislature cannot even agree to fund our children's education.

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Thanks so much Marian. I was going to do another post today, and then the kids and I went to the Capitol and it was pretty overwhelming and moving, & then we found out that we lost by one vote. I’m so sad and angry and numb at the same time, and I thought about doing another post related to that or about uncertainty… It’s too much, I need more time to process it all, so I just rolled with gratitude. But soon, I’ll write about it. Thank you for all your support with everything. ❤️ ❤️ 💗

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Hi Summer and all of summers friends!!

My son’s name is August… he has submit a friendship application that comes two for the price of one (I’m #2) 😂

I’m new to substack too, joined in December- and just ✨wow ✨

Everything you say Summer- it tracks.

People are more connected here. More aware and emotionally intelligent.

It feels like the support group I’ve always wanted but never knew about…

I’m all in and buckling up for the long haul.

Thank you so much for facilitating such a fun space to comment and connect ☯️

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Thanks for saying hi & being here! 💕

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Mar 19Liked by Summer Koester

I’m fairly new to Substack - just joined in Jan.

I cannot agree more about what a wonderful group of “cool beans” this is.

I’m so honored to be in such thoughtful company.

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Same, Teyani! Super cool beans!

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100% comments here are the most amazing place to have online conversations as of late. I've not missed social media like I thought I would. In fact, in the past two months, it hasn't really registered that I'm not a part of "it" unless I go on one of them for some random reason. Then I see comments like "Pretty!" or "Wow, love it!". They are kind, but the thoughtful shares of ideas just aren't there. Love to see that showing up here.

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Yes, you said it! Substack is just fertile grounds for thoughtfulness!

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I agree wholeheartedly, Summer! This community has been so refreshing in so many ways.

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Yes <3

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And thank you for getting the conversations started!

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Ty! And to you, Julie! I love what you share.

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Agree 100%. I love the people I am connecting to and the points of view that make me think about the world in a whole new way!

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Yes, Velvet! <3

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Thank you!

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Thank YOU! 💕

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Apr 19Liked by Summer Koester

Like the idea of community watering hole, meeting place! I am here and plan to stay!!

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Yes, Sue! So glad to have you!

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