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Brandi Coleman's avatar

whether you had said you were building gentle noise or becoming a farmer I’m happy to still feel that glimmer in your spirit MD

Manoj Dias's avatar

Ha, a farmers life is not for me - although it does sound romantic

Brandi Coleman's avatar

CHOP WOOD, CARRY WATER

abi's avatar

Aw! I am an avid user of open - thank you for all your contributions and looking forward to check out your new venture!!

Manoj Dias's avatar

Thanks Abi!

Jackie's avatar

I love this. This perfectly captures my struggle with the wellness industry. Something that struck me from the one Open class I took that you held was your humility. I appreciated the honesty and transparency in not being perfect which was refreshing since everyone else curates wellness to perfection. That trait echos in your words and really shows if anyone can make the space for it to happen this way it’s you. Excited to learn more! 🙏🏽

Manoj Dias's avatar

Thanks for the words Jackie! Appreciate you

Melissa Housley's avatar

The most refreshing words I've read in a while. The world is in a race to "win" AI and optimize personally, professionally, and commercially yet it feels authentic to...no one? Looking forward to following along on the journey as well 🙏

Manoj Dias's avatar

How very true!

Annelise Dekker's avatar

So tired of optimization culture. I look forward to seeing these newsletters & have been an Open member for years just to listen to your meditations & classes. Back to basics sounds good to me. Just being sounds good to me. I’ll definitely be following along.💙

Manoj Dias's avatar

O’ worh you Annelise, exciting times ahead x

kimberly drew's avatar

So proud of you bro ! Instant follow

Manoj Dias's avatar

I love you sis

Trisha's avatar

This is the same sweet spot I am living as well. Blessings, and thank you for the loving and clear articulation of the in-between.

Gilda Osborn's avatar

Can’t wait to see what’s next for you. Happy to know you and am excited to be on the journey of life with you!

Manoj Dias's avatar

Happy to have you, G!

Megsie's avatar

So much yes 🫶🏻

Mary Beth LaRue's avatar

Feel all of this.

Manoj Dias's avatar

Thanks Mary

Jesse Bice's avatar

An incredible season of life mate, and one I personally am so grateful for. Thank you for sharing Open with us 💛

Manoj Dias's avatar

Glad it resonated friend

Amy Gong Maxwell's avatar

It’s hard for me to imagine open without you!!

Manoj Dias's avatar

Will still be great :)

Jonathan Singletary's avatar

Love what you're sharing brother.

Manoj Dias's avatar

Thank you big bro!

Maya Sarin's avatar

Really looking forward to following your journey as Gentle Noise evolves. It speaks to such an important need in both contemporary culture and editorial space! 🙏

Manoj Dias's avatar

Appreciate you saying that :)

Jeana Kim Graulty's avatar

I deeply relate to the murkiness between ending and beginning, and the feeling of "I can't not do this". It's a calling, and your inquiry feels pure and true. I hope that what emerges is deeply fulfilling as it is resonant for so many others who are in search of this missing space.

Lucy Richards's avatar

"Where the ugly and the beautiful are sometimes the same thing." .... my body sighed with relief reading this. I love this gap, I love this intersection. So here for your building.