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Alja Zwierenberg's avatar

I loved reading this. I once was asked to create a Dolphin that might become an animation for children. Only when I could feel their movements inside myself and feel how the swim through the waters and jump out of it with joy and delight, I knew I could do it ... It's one of the best ways to become very empathic ... because ... you don't hurt yourself!

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Natalie Eslick's avatar

I loved reading this Alja! I could feel dolphin as you were describing them too - and much safer than trying to hold my breath underwater like they do!

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Alja Zwierenberg's avatar

Yes! Always keep breathing. It's essential! Especially at the boarders between the shape and the shifting :)

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Carri's avatar

Thank you, Natalie. Your words remind me of an interview with Jackie Morris. She was asked whether she imagines animals in movement when she paints, and she responded that she imagines she is the animal, just as you do. A beautiful kind of shapeshifting.

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Natalie Eslick's avatar

Oh thank you Carri! It does not surprise me the Jackie spoke about that same feeling, I love her honourings so much too xo

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Lisa's avatar

Beautiful and magical.

Thank you as always.

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Natalie Eslick's avatar

Thank you for your kind words Lisa!

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Sam Corrie's avatar

Oh bless you dear one! Your words are magic. They are enchanting and opening, magical and otherworldly...

and yet they are here right now, in this very moment.

Thank you for encouraging us all to step a little closer to our wild friends in whatever way we can.

Much love x

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Natalie Eslick's avatar

Oh, I always feel wrapped in a warm hug when you write me, thank you dear Sam! xo

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Keeley Rees's avatar

This is beautiful. Your words are so transportive.

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Natalie Eslick's avatar

You're very kind, thank you lovely!

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