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Welcome Namaste, greetings friends. Glad you're with us.

So this is a special gathering.

I'm having a conversation with Natalie Goldberg.

And just to say that I've only recently, like very recently,

connected with Natalie personally, but I have loved and admired her

from a distance for decades, really.

Actually, since the 1990s, when I read her book,

writing down the bones, many of you've heard of it, it impacted me incredibly.

So Natalie's written 15 books and has inspired countless people

in how they approach writing and really, more fully,

how they live a spiritual life.

So Natalie's also a painter and has practiced then for over 40 years

and is a wonderful teacher.

She's offered workshops on writing as a practice around the globe.

So Natalie, on behalf of our community, a really big heartfelt welcome to.

Thank you.

I'm actually thrilled.

My little heart is bitter-pattering.

As likewise, I've known about Tara forever.

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