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jani's avatar

happy birthday maalvika <3 never stop writing please

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sap's avatar

happiest birthday!!! thank god u exist!!! a beautiful beautiful read, as always

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Rei's avatar

WOW. I am in awe of such beautiful and exquisite writing. I absolutely loved this. Thank you for writing this. : )

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blessing m.'s avatar

Happy Maalvika!! You definitely are my favourite philosopher. Running to print this piece right about now

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Riddhi Kanetkar's avatar

As someone turning 25 this year, reading this felt like a home-coming! Happiest of birthdays, I hope your year continues to be filled with joy <3

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Sandra Hoerle's avatar

Looking back, (a very long time!) at 25 I was an innocent blank slate compared to what you have accomplished already! I eventually learned most of it by trial and error, as information became available…much of it didn’t exist at the time!

You have a wonderful blueprint!

Happy birthday! Celebrate the day the day the earth was graced and blessed with your presence!😇🙏🏻🎊🎈🥳🎁🎂💚

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Erifili Gounari's avatar

Happy birthday Maalvika, you should be so proud of everything you have created - from your tiktoks, to the podcast, to your substack, always absolutely love hearing your thoughts!! 🥰

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Erin's avatar

Happy Birthday! I absolutely loved this list & the nuggets of wisdom from your mother x

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Venus's avatar

It’s like advice from a big sister! This was truly eye opening. And since I am turning 19 in a few days too, I really needed this kick to start my new year with a renewed perspective and sense of self. Thank you for sharing <3

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Marta Carvalho's avatar

Happy belated birthday! So many beautiful lessons. Waiting 24 hours before acting on emotions is one I've learned as well; sleeping on them can make a world of difference.

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Aspa of Miletus's avatar

this is the one of my favourite reads of the year. it's sooo real yet quietly optimistic. (no.16 did make my eyes watery) Happiest of birthdays!!

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hazyshadeofwinter's avatar

happy birthday <33 this is such a valuable read

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SEJAL's avatar

this is truly beautiful work

happy birthday to you

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Purab Kind's avatar

Omgosh, this is fantastic. The Universe is lucky to have you! Love your list, love you, and love what you have to offer any day! 🥰😍🙏🏼😘💕👏🏼😍🥰❣️

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aarcha's avatar

This is so so beautiful!!!!

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amanda matilda's avatar

thank god for this !!!! and also this pic is stunning

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