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“I hope we’re left with a long-lasting sense o

“I hope we’re left with a long-lasting sense of perspective and a deep understanding that life is so very precious. “All of this” has been a reminder that things can be thrown into disarray without warning. I hope we’re able to remember that and let it shape what we value and prioritise. I hope we’re able to sit with uncertainty, roll with change and breathe through discomfort rather than desperately reaching for the closest distraction or (temporary) solution to the pain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve had time and space to pause and reflect and that’s resulted in small bursts of clarity and insight. I’m still piecing things together but I can safely say that my appreciation for friends and family has only increased. I’ve realised being present with people - showing up and genuinely listening to them - is one of the most important things I can do right now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One minute I feel uncertain and anxious and the next I’m hopeful and expectant. It’s a wild ride!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Elize (@twinrivers_)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“I am feeling good, feeling very blessed and app

“I am feeling good, feeling very blessed and appreciative of everything that I have in my life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I used to be very highly career driven. I own businesses (two overseas) and worked in a highly demanding job as a principal consultant. After having my son, I quickly realised what was more important in my life, so I quit my job, and took a big step back from everything and just focused on being the best I could be as a mother. And since doing so I have never in my life felt so much happier and self-fulfilled!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I would love to see people treat others with more kindness, empathy and humility. Even the smallest gesture of listening or helping someone can have such a profound effect. I have found this no matter where I have been in the world for work, travel and living.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Shannon (@myyambalocal)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“It would be refreshing to see more people exhib

“It would be refreshing to see more people exhibiting simple common sense; as well as making active efforts to better themselves. Which is all you can ask from anyone really at the end of the day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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With a little push I virtually changed everything about myself. My diet, exercise, general attitude, the way I dress, trying new and challenging things. With all those things coming together everything becomes clear. My mental outlook, mental resilience, mood, and how I look and feel have all become by-products of hard work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you'd asked me a month ago I'd say quite possibly the worst I've ever felt, but after making all these changes it's quite the opposite. I have never felt this good.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Kurt (@bloom3005)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“I am acutely aware of how fortunate I am to hav

“I am acutely aware of how fortunate I am to have had a soft place to land when my life was uprooted. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When the structures of a busy, full life melted around me, I found it incredibly difficult to adapt. I’m learning to be ok with uncertainty (but it’s a work in progress!) My life has shifted and shaped in a myriad of unexpected ways, some devastating, some delicious. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For the first time in a long time, I don’t have a plan, but I feel hopeful for the future. It feels good to be back in the Clarence Valley. This place is sugar cane ash kissing the river. It’s treats in green paper bags. It’s friends and family and scoops of ice cream. It’s home grown veggies and Nan’s lemonade scones. I feel so lucky that this was my soft place to land. It’s good to be home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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From here - I hope that our communities will become more connected and inclusive. I hope that people will continue to advocate and agitate; to call out injustice and inequality."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Gem (@gemgemgemmmmm)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#grafton #myclarencevalley#wereallinthistogether #mentalhealthmatters #reachout #startaconversation #supportingeachother #checkinonyourfriends #localbusiness #graftonnsw #clarencevalley #clarencevalleyphotographer #youvegotthis #virtualhugs #mentalhealthadvocate #togetherwecan #makeadifference

“Our people have protested for many generations,

“Our people have protested for many generations, standing together and standing up against the injustices to our mob, country and culture and we will continue as long as things stay the same. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I want the fight for #blacklivesmatter to continue!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I hope that people simply understand true history and embrace differences. Seeing the next generation stand strong and all of our ally come together to support and understand gives me hope that things will change. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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At first, I was upset my kids had to understand these complex issues at such a young age, but I can see this has made them strong, confident and understand that standing up for our people is what we will always do. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am feeling positive change is coming, if not in my lifetime my children are strong enough to continue.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Bianca - Proud Bundjalung woman (@biancalennox, @withlovextwo)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“I hope that people will learn how important it

“I hope that people will learn how important it is to support everyone around them. We should always be lifting each other up, not only during this time, but all the time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve certainly found the love for the little things in life. Spending my weekends pottering around the house or just enjoying the sunshine. I used to be so focused on getting out of town for the weekend on my next big adventure but now I’m just as happy spending time in my home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I feel content. Slowing down had really given me the ability to practice gratitude and be grateful for what I have in life rather than stressing about what’s out of my control.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Hayley (@the.happiesthealthyproject @hcon77)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“Travel, business, consuming have taken a backse

“Travel, business, consuming have taken a backseat to family, health, and living simply. We have learned through this time how skewed our values and habits are, and how this ripples out from our homes and across the globe, driving broader issues like climate change. We have learned how ironic our perception of freedom is. Having to stay home with our families, feeding our loved ones with local produce, connecting with community to help one another. My hope is that we continue to de-globalise and re-localise. To savour the sweetness of a warm hug. To check in with one another. To stay slow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am a very collaborative person. I love being on a team to bring a vision to life. As we haven’t been able to get together, this time has required some agility. I have found that I have gotten better at delegating and trusting more in order to adapt and grow and keep moving forward. This time has challenged me to be more creative and to dig deeper into my personal resources to participate in business and in my community in the ways that I am passionate about.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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- Hayley (@hayleytalbot)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#womenofinfluence #ruralwoman #community #minyarose#photography #ifeelthattoo #weareinthistogether #connection #mentalhealthawareness #shortstory #inspiration#wereallinthistogether#clarencevalleyphotographer #yamba

“I feel excited and hopeful to see how things ch

“I feel excited and hopeful to see how things change after all of this because before all of this, everyone was living such fast-paced lives we didn’t notice the little things. I hope that changes; I hope we become more aware of and grateful for what we have. I hope that we continue to place a greater importance on community and adapt to a slower way of living.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve definitely become more grateful for the little things. Going out for a coffee with friends, going for a walk along the beach, freedom to travel within our state are all things that I thought nothing of before – now the little things seem more special, which is nice.”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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