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This made me cry, in a good way. And I think it was very gracious of you and your sister to give that photo to Otto, to share one of your dad's possessions with his neighbor. I'm sure that meant a lot to him.

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Thank you, Shannon!

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Meaningful tribute. Thanks for sharing this.

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Thank you, Joe!

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22 hrs agoLiked by Seth Werkheiser

My father passed away on August 4, 2024, just a few days after yours, so I really empathize with you. My father was not really creative or artistic like yours, but he always encouraged my writing, and your reminder of "Don’t wait, don’t wait, don’t you dare wait to release your magic into the world" is so pertinent. Thank you for sharing your father's story.

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Wonderful writing. I feel you on the complicated dad relationship. And you're so right on the creativity part.

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Thank youuuu...yeah, the relationship thing is a bummer, but just moving forward!

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I was just thinking about views and stuff, and then this comes along! Thank you needed it!

Also sorry for your loss, your dad seemed like a real cool person to talk music with 😊

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I don't have any tattoos, but i am considering getting this one on my forehead: “Be the Artist-in-Residence of Your World.”

Needed it. Loved it. Thank you!

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Sep 17Liked by Seth Werkheiser

Sethhhh. This was so, so good. Love your heart and these wise, wise words!

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Thank you, friend!

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I absolutely needed this. What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing 🤍🤍🤍

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You're very welcome, Krista! Glad it resonated with you. Go forward and do great things!

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Having gone thru this as well, you have shared this experience so thoughtfully. Of the many things that resonate, one I'd be interested in hearing is what it was you all "gathered up" from his belongings.

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Sep 17Liked by Seth Werkheiser

Breathtaking. I'm sorry for your loss Seth.

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thank you so much, Cara

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A lovely tribute to your late Dad. Thanks for sharing this Seth 🩵

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A very thoughtful piece, I enjoyed it a lot. You are absolutely correct - "never play to the gallery" as David Bowie said.

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You're right, so right. My eyes are welling up reading this because you've hit every nail on the head.

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Loved this so much, you are such a storyteller and the argument you make is so well supported and true and passionate. Thank you for putting this in the world for me and everyone else that came upon it.

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I'm sorry about your dad, Seth. It's a hard thing to confront, no matter how old we are when we do.

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Solid. Moving. Inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

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