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Victoria Pitt's avatar

One of my yoga teachers says ‘pada pada’. Pada in Sanskrit means foot... one foot (step) at a time.. which feels exactly what you are doing with this tiny / big dream of yours. I’m so impressed and inspired by your diligence and discipline. And of course that is all we can control. Shoot for the collaborations that excite you. The right ones will land for you. Of that I have no doubt 💜

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Kate Housden's avatar

I love that Vicky, nice to whisper ‘pada pada’ to myself as I take these small steps. It feels like a quiet kind of courage, if that makes sense. I think I am going to embrace a week of bravery and set myself a small connection challenge every day and see how I get on 🤍

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Emily Quinton's avatar

Love love this Kate! Your word is wonderful and I am excited to see what creative collaborations happen for you. 💕 xx

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Kate Housden's avatar

Thanks so much Emily, I am really excited about the thought of collaborating with others but just need to get out of my own way. Maybe resilience would have been a better word?! x

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Tiffany Madvig's avatar

“I like to imagine my word like a weather worn lighthouse, shining through the fog, gently guiding me in the right direction.” So beautifully said and accurate! I am excited to follow along and see how collaboration guides you this year!

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Kate Housden's avatar

Thanks so much Tiffany! I was really trying to put into words the way it made me feel, so I am glad that it rang true for you. I would love to know if you have a word for 2024

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Mandy's avatar

I enjoy reading your posts so much kate. I’d love to collaborate on something with u, any ideas let me know m x

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Kate Housden's avatar

Now that is high praise indeed! Maybe we could work on something to showcase when you next have Open House and I would be able to be there in person! Let’s both have a think x ps do you have a word of the year? Would love to hear it if you do!

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Sarah Robertson's avatar

This is exciting, Kate! Really appreciate the mention and look forward to seeing how your own collaboration dreams unfold. Please do share!

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Kate Housden's avatar

Your words honestly inspired me so much to explore my enormous fear of rejection and how it really does hold me back. I will definitely keep you posted Sarah. I would also love to know if you have a word for the year

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Sarah Robertson's avatar

I was a bit greedy and picked three! Possibility, compassion and abundance. I wrote about it here...https://brandseasons.substack.com/p/turning-points

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Kate Housden's avatar

I love your words, I must have missed this post. Off for a read now

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Sue's avatar

A lovely letter Kate and very inspiring. I love your word and can’t wait to read more about your future collaborations.

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Kate Housden's avatar

I am working on building up my courage to approach some very exciting and creative people. I will definitely keep you posted x

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