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AleyaIndia 🤎's avatar

I keep rereading both of these poems. Interesting how they mirror each other.

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

I appreciate you sitting with them and picking up on that little nugget.

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Carolyn Yoo's avatar

Congrats on the promotion Jamal! Did you get a fancy new headshot to go with it? :D

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thanks Carolyn!

I was actually at an art show with my dad and felt like it was time for another picture 😂

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

Congratulations on the promotion! I love this format. A little bit of art, a little bit of self reflection. I admire your ability to continue shifting and reinventing. Cheers to continued success in all realms.

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thank you and I appreciate those affirming words 🙏🏽

I love change and experimenting but I know it can be off putting for some who.

Which is why I’m grateful for anyone willing to meet me in this space 🥹

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Noha Beshir's avatar

Congrats on the promo, Jamal. Sometimes we need to do the thing for a little while to get the thing that brings us closer. I think that's only human. The reminder to step back and switch gears when the thing is over, instead of just continuing along mindlessly, is good.

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thanks Noha! And switching gears is a great way of looking at t.

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Nida Elley's avatar

WOW! Congratulations on the promotion! Although I understand what you mean about getting closer to goals and farther from yourself - shouldn't the two destinations be aligned? I hope this promotion allows for greater alignment and so much success and joy!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thanks Nida! And I agree!

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Kelcey Ervick's avatar

Congrats on the promotion! And onward to creativity!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thanks Kelcey!

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Ramya Vivekanandan's avatar

Congratulations on the promotion, Jamal! I think that what we’re doing is naturally a part of who we’re becoming, though I get what you mean. And that line - “Art is where I lay my head…’ - gorgeous!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thank you! And I appreciate that perspective Ramya! I'll sit with it a bt to see where t takes me.

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kaylen alexandra's avatar

Congrats to new opportunites and being the force you are to go after your dreams. The domino effect is in full effect and you are inspiring me to KEEP PUSHING. Love your words and reminder to remain true to my(SELF) in the process. 🎉

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

You're the best K! Truly appreciate your encouragement each week and being so generous in the energy you put out here!

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Mary Roblyn's avatar

Jamal, congratulations! And thank you for sharing these poems - and your Sunday - with me. I’m about ready to have someone lock up my phone permanently. I’m too wishy-washy to do it myself. Hope you can take time to relax and enjoy the day.💕

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thank you for blessing me with your presence 🥰

I'm not sure who among us has fully divested themselves from their phones but I wouldn't mind joining them myself!

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Mary Roblyn's avatar

I know a few people who use their phones as phones and cameras only. They don’t have a lot of apps. I don’t know how they do it. The ones who opt out completely from technology are pretty rare. I’d love to join their ranks! Just don’t think it’s possible.🤷‍♀️

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Diamonde's avatar

Congratulations to you!

And I can totes relate to this. My phone has been a source of escape as I heal my body but I need to put it down! 😭

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thank you Diamonde! And the struggle is real 😮‍💨

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Monica P.'s avatar

Congratulations on your new opportunity. Both poems ring so true. Sitting here I thought if I put a trellis by the vine my flowers will keep blooming…

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thank you Monica! And that is poetry 😮‍💨

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

Congratulations on the promotion! Finding the balance can be so hard, when you have a goal like that. I find myself numbing more when work stress goes up. Thankfully I can control that for the most part, and it comes in waves, but giving to work without giving to yourself definitely has consequences. I'm glad you got past the push and can settle back a bit.

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

I appreciate the solidarity Janine!

Side Note: I've been stretching daily since your post!

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

Yay! How do you feel? Have you noticed a difference?

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

The lower back pain is subsiding a bit but I think I’ll need to step up on my core work too.

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

I posted today about core work. 😉 I've got you, Jamal.

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christal darling's avatar

Congrats on the promotion! Really enjoyed (and needed) these poems today.

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thank you christal! Grateful for the support 🥲

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Brittney Portes's avatar

Both of these poems hit HARD this week!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thanks family! Grateful for the love 🥰

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christal darling's avatar

Same!!!

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Kert Lenseigne 🌱's avatar

You got the new gig???III

YES!!!!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Not "the" position but my presentation was enough create another opportunity! I'll have to send you a voice note with the details because its pretty wild.

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Kert Lenseigne 🌱's avatar

Send a DM? That’s wild my friend!

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Fatima Mohammed's avatar

Congrats on the promotion!

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Thanks Fatima!

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