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After a few months away from writing, I'm back on @paragraph !
I hope this gives you a bit of a glimpse into what I've been up to and where my head is at ✨
I would love to hear what you think 😊
hmm @reidtandy or @colin where did the canonical URL setting go? I couldn't find it for this one
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Ohh I see, I just copy and pasted it from my blog, since the import usually distorts the formatting.
Does that mean there’s no way to set the canonical url after publishing a post, if it was not imported?
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Got it! So you have to go through the whole “publishing” flow again, it can’t just be updated from the normal post settings section
Is that because arweave needs to be updated?
As one note, I’m always slightly concerned I’m going to accidentally email everyone again after I hit continue and change those settings haha
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"...periods of flow must always come with an ebb... [...]
Indeed! Nice work, Cal. Glad you're returning to writing when it suits you.
"If I associate my passions with revenue too closely, my vision gets distorted, and it becomes hard to see what to do next."
I especially enjoyed this insightful section at the end.
I love hearing about creators finding their way into new revenue streams like you describe. At the same time, when you start seeing some success in that department there are pressures that come with the territory too. It can be all too easy to lose sight of the right path for you.
Glad you recognize the pattern and are staying level-headed about it all, rather than letting yourself be swayed from what you know you need to do creatively by metrics or follower feedback.
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Thanks Danica! Glad you resonated 😊 I’m actually working on a dedicated video on ebb & flow to help structure a system to know when to move between the two using obsidian & ai tools.
And agreed, it’s so easy to get lost and influenced by the algo/others. I’ve had some sponsor requests that I don’t align with, which is hard to say no to given the money, but holding onto my moral path has to be the priority when creating in such powerful algorithmic streams
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As long as such systems reinforce or help you access your existing inner guidance about the timing of ebb and flow cycles, then I say thumbs-up.
I mostly make these calls by instinct and self-awareness. But tools can play a role too. Obsidian has made that lesson very salient for me!
Best of luck to you and kudos for declining the sponsorship opportunities you don't align with, tempting though they may be.
Thank you! 😊 felt nice to through a few personal updates in there
Haha still 17k today! I like documenting my journey so it’s been a bit of a block not publishing the 10k reflections before getting into more recent thoughts. I was actually editing this on the subway when I was on my way to meet you in Brooklyn haha
And good to know re the trailer update! It’s high on my priority list
And just like that you’re at 17k subs! Mental, but so exciting. 👏🏻
Can relate with you on the hedonistic treadmill! Felt that last week, non dual meditation to the rescue! 😌
Also, very interested in your yoga experience! Do you use YT videos?
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Thank you 😊 haha it is to the rescue! It’s always helped me in the most difficult times
I’ve been using a course by “bad yogi”, she has free videos on YouTube too, more of a mix of mindfulness, yoga, and strength focus
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I’ve just finished my non dual meditation this morning haha, the perfect reset 😌
Gonna look her up on YouTube! Yoga has been recommended to me in the past, and I’m curious about its benefits. Would be a good practice to incorporate mindfulness and strength, the latter sorely needed! 😂
