Adventures of a Spiritual Warrior

On intellectual honesty.

It's been a while since I've shared anything here.

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Rachel Clifton
Jul 29, 2023
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29/7/2023

This post is an experiment in radical candour.

I want to write. I want to get this out.
I want to get back into the groove of writing here.
I want to get back into my groove of writing, full stop.

I want to create a groove of writing here that feels really fucking good for me.

I want to create something that feels cohesive & can stand the test of time.

And, with that in mind, I want to lay my heart on the line: I have no idea what you want from me.

And as soon as I say that, everything becomes clear.

I want—need—to lay my heart on the line.
I want—need—to tell you what I’m thinking & feeling.

Everything else will become clear.

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Fuck, this feels vulnerable.

The most honest thing I’ve said in public in a long time: I’m scared.

I. Am. Scared.

What am I scared of?

I’m scared of my vulnerability—no,…

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