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Jan 14, 2022Liked by Nishant Jain

Your writing and your art are simplistic and yet say all the things we think ourselves in a way that makes it seems possible for us to do it too. You make us feel that we could do that...we could record our lives, our thoughts, our feelings. You are an inspiration to everyone. And your recordings of your life in words and pictures will be a treasured keepsake for your family and an extraordinary memory for you, so much more than just a posted phone photo on social media. Very special...very touching...very beautiful...

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Thank you, Linda! I do think words and drawings make for better memories than pictures. To my mind, it's about the time we spend on preserving that memory, and a click of the camera is just too easy and quick. I intend to print these drawings and send them to my parents as a souvenir of this time. :)

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This was very sweet. You’re an artist with words as well as images, and I like it when you tell stories. Also, does the coconut oil massage work if you give one to yourself? 🙂

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Thank you, Jackie! I'm glad to hear that. Sometimes I hesitate over whether I should tell more stories...

The oil massage works but I don't think you can give yourself the tingly feeling. There's something to it being unexpected sensations.

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Ah…this one brought tears to my eyes. One can feel the warmth and love of family, and the knowing and understanding that everything is ok at some level as we accept every moment as perfect.

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Jan 14, 2022Liked by Nishant Jain

Your writing and your art are simplistic and yet say all the things we think ourselves in a way that makes it seems possible for us to do it too. You make us feel that we could do that...we could record our lives, our thoughts, our feelings. You are an inspiration to everyone. And your recordings of your life in words and pictures will be a treasured keepsake for your family and an extraordinary memory for you, so much more than just a posted phone photo on social media. Very special...very touching...very beautiful...

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This was so beautiful! It made me smile thinking of you enjoying your time with family. I love the way you write about life - instead of making me worry about productivity or work, you remind me that it's perfectly alright to take things slow and enjoy my life. Thanks for writing this,

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I'm glad that you noticed that, Diane. I consider it my responsibility to help people see the transient things that pass us by without notice in our fast-paced lifestyle. 😊

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These two interlocking pieces, this one and the one for your insiders, are beautiful. Really lovely work.

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Glad to hear that! I will take your advice to share this as a Twitter thread as well. :)

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This was a delight to read, Nishant. Thanks.

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Good to hear from you, Mark!

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Jan 14, 2022Liked by Nishant Jain

Great read. A very touching portrait of your mother.

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Thank you, Geoffrey!

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Nishant, I seriously cried (actually sobbed) as this evoked a lot of memories. You have captured the emotions with such simplicity yet with soul touching words. God bless you

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Thank you, Sudha! :)

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Jan 14, 2022Liked by Nishant Jain

This was so beautiful to read. I just had to say goodbye to my daughter who I hadn't seen for three years. She lives in San Francisco. It's heart wrenching. I loved what and how you write. Thanks so much.

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Thank you, Mary. I can imagine how difficult it must have been for you. I hate how we can never be sure when the next time will be, or what will come to derail our plans.

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This was so beautiful and sweet. Your regret at not doing enough with your mother, not taking time enough reminds me that it is those moments with loved ones that mean the most - not how much we can accomplish in a day.

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I agree, Cindy. From living in the opposite corner of the world from them, I have had a long time to understand that the little things matter very much. ❤️

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As an urban and travel sketcher forever, I love your work. So intimate and personal. I have sketchbooks dating to 1972, and each sketch takes me right back to that particular moment. Bravo.

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Thank you, I really appreciate that! Sketchbooks work the same way for me, and I'm eager to see how it feels several years down the line. 🙃

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Beautifully poetic. The style of your drawings really adds to the overall charm. That head massage brings back memories from my own childhood.

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Thank you, Josh!

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