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Joe M's avatar

Aw, what a sweet (and fun!) story.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thanks Joe! Glad you enjoyed my musings!

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Heather's avatar

Loved this, the getting away to be with yourself and then the love story!

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Ali Lopez's avatar

awww! thank you so much for reading and commenting Heather!

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Carl Bucholt's avatar

What a pleasure reading about part of your journey. It should be inspiring to anyone who wants to "take the plunge" and do something different with their lives.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you so much for being such a part of my "plunging" and always inspiring me as well!

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Mary's avatar

Thanks for that! How cool - I had no idea!

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thanks for reading! I'm just full of surprises!!!!

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Christine Tibbits's avatar

It was nice to hear the background story of how you and M met. ❤️

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Ann Shavlan's avatar

Loved your story! ❤️

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MaryBeth Sellers's avatar

I love that the stories of your past remind me we could get around without google maps! It’s a reminder that getting lost and then finding our way is a good thing!

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Ali Lopez's avatar

indeed!

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Erika's avatar

I love your story, what a beautiful experience.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thanks for reading, friend!

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Paula Gregorowicz's avatar

What a cool story. I am very familiar with omega as in 2001 I went there first time to do Debbie Fords Shadow Process which changed the trajectory of my life. I can feel the big kitchen and the meals and the cafe from your story.

I love learning about the many phases of Ali through your writing. Grateful for it!

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Oh that is so cool that you were there and that you can feel energy from my story! And yes... Omega really changes so many lives, intentionally or unintentionally! Thank you again for your encouragement and friendship!

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Blue's avatar

What a great story ❤️

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) and it really means so much when you take the time to tell me !

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Lisa Van Dyk's avatar

Amazing, Ali! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Aww thank you Lisa! So glad you enjoyed it!

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Heather Johnson Durocher's avatar

I love learning new things about you, Ali! Thank you for sharing this part of your life. I so enjoy reading your stories and reflections! I know a tiny bit about Omega—I took an online class that Cheryl Strayed taught awhile back and I believe it was through the Omega Institute? I would have loved to go to the in-person event, but the online worked better for me at that time. Seems like an amazing place! Sweet photo of you two at the end. :)

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thanks so much Heather! I really appreciate the feedback. I never know what people will find interesting but so enjoy sharing! The Cheryl Strayed workshop was probably wonderful. Omega really is a special place, both for working and for playing... I hope you get a chance to visit someday!

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Sandee's avatar

Absolutely loved it!

Pertinent and good to know the prices I did not know.

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you friend!!

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SherrynA's avatar

What a great essay and inspiring story. I've been in a post-divorce funk for 3 years and the election almost ended me but thanks to Jen Louden's latest (Claim Your Magic https://open.substack.com/pub/jenniferlouden/p/claim-your-magic?r=4ra5o6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email and We Are All Witches Now https://jenniferlouden.substack.com/p/we-are-all-witches-now), I woke up in the middle of the night ready willing and able to start fresh..I literally used the words "Fresh Start" and here you are with this great piece using the same words (is it...MAGIC?!)

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Ali Lopez's avatar

Thank you so much! I am glad it inspired you! And yes... I just read Jen's piece as well... Go use your magic :)

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