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Being a dad to two tiny humans during 2020 has been super stressful in so many ways so I decided to create a daily illustration of inspirational life lessons I’ve learned this year to pass on to my kids to remind them of what’s really important for our future. Now it’s become an entire book that I’m giving away as a free download and hoping those who partake will also make a donation to CALM4Kids, a nonprofit here in Santa Barbara that helps kids who’ve been through trauma.

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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this Sybill Trelawney from Harry Potter? I think it is.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to do this since I have anxiety (don't know from what; it just showed up and reappears from time to time).

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a trash pile that is the size of Texas right now. Luckily people are cleaning it up.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love to have some time spent with my dog without any other people, just us two

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be getting Covid but I think this illustration means to overcome your fears

    Kkandthecat
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i mean yes but no yes to overcome certain fears but under no circumstances will i go investigate that noise in the basement

    ズムᄃノ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost thought you were gonna find me for a second.

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    Monika Soffronow
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do something every day that you hesitate to do - as long as it is legal, mind you! - and your world grows larger and becomes much more interesting.

    random_kitty
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if i misunderstood this, I would be freaking out right now because of doing something that I fear: watching horror movies.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I fell very sad and depressed, I cry with my dog and he makes me feel happy and comfortable

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    Ophelia Chapman
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only I had this advice when I was younger.

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    Khadeja
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 Life's too short to worry about things we got wrong, so hug all your friends. Let them know you're not letting go, no I won't let go oh-oh 🎶

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enjoy the present moment is so true, especially during 2020. I love the dog and the 2 cats.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have trouble from this. I deal with my emotions better by myself rather than with other people, but sometimes it becomes too much. I am not that social and am shy so I don't really feel comfortable talking to people.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a Bob Marley album! I love Bob Marley, especially when I'm just laying down and chilling.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister and I laughed so hard every day that our stomachs would hurt so bad from laughing, when I was younger. Laughter is a medicine, you know (telling you from experience)

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    Khadeja
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needing help does not make you weak. It makes you human.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. That's 100% me. I love animals and I try to help, feed or watch them

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That way you will never be disappointed or surprised, you will be prepared

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    Aj Grimes (them/they)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dream is to prove my parents wrong by marring a woman

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