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Sumo Inspiration
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Goosebumps, Pasifika storytellers, MMT and marae-style dolls
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Say something good about me
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My Mental Health – The White Mouse Pt2
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The obstacle is the way
Hey guys I hope you’re coping okay with everything that’s going on. I just wanted to share some words of encouragement. During the summer I read a book called The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. I took lots of notes and I’m so glad I did because it’s helping me navigate through this…