Quote by Karen Thompson Walker

I left my job in the fall, and now I can set my life up around writing instead of squeezing writing into my day it's amazing to have that time, and I feel very lucky.

I left my job in the fall, and now I can set my life up arou

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This quote highlights the liberating experience of leaving a job to pursue a passion like writing. By giving up the constraints of limited time and fitting writing into a busy schedule, the individual is able to structure their life around their creative pursuit. This newfound freedom brings about a sense of amazement and gratitude, as they now have the luxury of devoting ample time to their writing endeavors.

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