tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post2066063149405290847..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: authentic self dialogue, part I (random musings from a day)Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-17164899980370316922008-03-11T03:38:00.000-05:002008-03-11T03:38:00.000-05:00Hi Jessie :) I read this when you wrote it and did...Hi Jessie :) I read this when you wrote it and didn't have words then, but I sent you my hugs and wishes. I am so, so happy for you I can't tell you - this is so exciting! The spontaneous joy and the energy that is gushing up is such a wonderful sign that you are on the right track. I know the feeling of not feeling allowed to express it, but the inspiration that gives to people is more worth than anything else. You're doing so well. Much love to youcaroline : my pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538472415957110705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-28164926812485229032008-02-28T20:47:00.000-06:002008-02-28T20:47:00.000-06:00*big smooches* darling. i hear you on the holding ...*big smooches* darling. i hear you on the holding back the joy. thank you for the reminder (the second one i've had today) that i need to let go of any guilt i'm feeling about being blessed and happy and just be happy! teehee! :-)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381213681911598073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-56007556637531587602008-02-27T10:09:00.000-06:002008-02-27T10:09:00.000-06:00I love Simple Abundance...Have you read her book "...I love Simple Abundance...<BR/>Have you read her book "Something More : Excavating Your Authentic Self". I HIGHLY recommend it. I have had it for almost 10 years and it has been my constant companion...Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825584109550611401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-58374393802867753132008-02-25T09:40:00.000-06:002008-02-25T09:40:00.000-06:00you know what? I LOVE YOU, LADIES!!!! :)you know what? <BR/><BR/>I LOVE YOU, LADIES!!!! :)Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-55881706227121020092008-02-25T00:32:00.000-06:002008-02-25T00:32:00.000-06:00I am so thrilled for you, Jessie! I do think that ...I am so thrilled for you, Jessie! I do think that most people would not welcome or understand the joy you are sharing because they have chosen not to receive it for themselves. Receiving the abundance that is there for us is a skill, a gift, a talent...and I am SO glad that you can model this for me, show me the way, show me what is there for me to step into. <BR/><BR/>Yes, some people will want you to hold back, but even more will want to be inspired by your example, and I am one of them!<BR/><BR/>In joy,<BR/><BR/>O<BR/><BR/>xxooxxooxxooOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-91230732558292580622008-02-24T19:33:00.000-06:002008-02-24T19:33:00.000-06:00I went back and read the Agnes de Mille quote twic...I went back and read the Agnes de Mille quote twice because it struck a note for me. I forget sometimes that what I create, what I am, doesn't have to be perfect - it only has to be true. And that truth does not have to be factual. <BR/><BR/>I love these posts of yours that capture the moment and the revelation. I'm always lifted to a more creative place.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111665177473414894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-6766972338740537222008-02-24T10:31:00.000-06:002008-02-24T10:31:00.000-06:00One of my favourite book-titles is "How much Joy c...One of my favourite book-titles is "How much Joy can you Stand?" Well - it has its discomfort, it seems. But the impact of your joy on those of us who are cheered and uplifted by it is something you should believe in just as much as the impact on anyone who seems to be unhappy about it. Or more! Be happy, be happy! I get joy from witnessing what happens for you.GreenishLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16344455769443353585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-22586079350196936982008-02-24T09:02:00.000-06:002008-02-24T09:02:00.000-06:00I read this twice:) be joyful. I will be joyful, t...I read this twice:) be joyful. I will be joyful, too. Just because I can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-81194471908047188272008-02-24T03:17:00.000-06:002008-02-24T03:17:00.000-06:00Not like you anymore if you are too happy -- not a...Not like you anymore if you are too happy -- not a chance!<BR/><BR/>But I've felt the same fear about my own strengh, joy or success. <BR/><BR/>Please, don't hold any of yourself back -- keep it coming; you inspire the rest of us!daringtowritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245269118641232845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-47859370337435593052008-02-24T00:39:00.000-06:002008-02-24T00:39:00.000-06:00I love reading your blog. It inspires me to embar...I love reading your blog. It inspires me to embark on my journey. Sometimes feeling like you're a pioneer is hard and you want run back to the traditional path. When I catch up on your posts I feel like I'm not so alone in the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-55912221046711279012008-02-23T18:50:00.000-06:002008-02-23T18:50:00.000-06:00I love you!I found myself shaking my head violent...I love you!<BR/>I found myself shaking my head violently when I read your remark about holding back your joy for fear that others won't like this new happy you. Oh my goodness! Don't hide that joy! It has been a long time coming! I am cheering you on. This hope you have exuded lately has kept me going when doubt creeps in. This morning I showed Derek the photo of you painting Chester and we both smiled and he said, "She's really got a knack for this." <BR/>I said, "Yeah, I think she's onto something. She's going to go far." <BR/>He then said, " Yes, she's good. Who wouldn't want a painting of their dog? She has a way of capturing something special in each painting she's done so far." <BR/>and then the dialogue over how great you are continued onward... :)<BR/>Keep moving onward brave woman!laundrygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414456180378176592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-64999077795894443512008-02-23T14:26:00.000-06:002008-02-23T14:26:00.000-06:00Jessie, I know what you mean. There is a lot of pe...Jessie, I know what you mean. There is a lot of peer pressure to be miserable. We bond with other via this misery. NEVER MIND. When you feel joy, FEEL IT. Express it. Forget about what others will think or feel or say. If they are jealous, that's their journey, not for you to take on. If they think you're insincere, that's their path. Not for you to worry about. Be where you are and be there fully. You are not alone. There are others in the world swimming in and brimming with joy. Let it shine. In the end, it is highly contagious. The world needs more people spreading THIS bug, not folding under the pressure to dumb down and squelch joy. Big hug to you, my blossoming flower!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-45244501768492967692008-02-23T13:49:00.000-06:002008-02-23T13:49:00.000-06:00Yes, Jessie Feel your joy! Do not hold back. I rea...Yes, Jessie Feel your joy! Do not hold back. I read that book and got<BR/>a lot out of it at the time. We must<BR/>all remember thoughts have great power and there are no neutral thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-61465195172996441832008-02-23T13:13:00.000-06:002008-02-23T13:13:00.000-06:00This is a post I need to sit with for a while. Esp...This is a post I need to sit with for a while. Especially what you said about realizing the limitations you have imposed on your own thinking. Hmmm....<BR/><BR/>I am so, SO glad you are in my life, dearest. <BR/><BR/>love, mAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-65968480001009288882008-02-23T10:50:00.000-06:002008-02-23T10:50:00.000-06:00today I had no troble checking your blog and I am ...today I had no troble checking your blog and I am so glad. You words speak to me. I understand. It feels like that for me...that because I am not aware and awake I just won't settle which sometimes in and of itself cause some haertache but oh it is so worth it, so neccessary because there really is no other way to live.Melanie Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124900253892141834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-81047275679768934032008-02-23T03:20:00.000-06:002008-02-23T03:20:00.000-06:00Oh YEAH, yeah, YEAH!!!Oh Jessie - don't hold back ...Oh YEAH, yeah, YEAH!!!<BR/><BR/>Oh Jessie - don't hold back for fear of making someone else afraid - by not holding back you are DEEPLY inspiring in so many ways. All it takes is one person to kick ass and other people can believe it, too!!!!<BR/><BR/>I love that quote too - the beginning - the way she uses the words 'quickening' and 'life force' makes it feel so much more like what we HAVE to do in our lives - there is so much energy in there!!!<BR/><BR/>xoxomeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041527732133374839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-68532190431948954662008-02-23T00:24:00.000-06:002008-02-23T00:24:00.000-06:00I meant to say "NOT that they are bad"I meant to say "NOT that they are bad"Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858081254533496596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-71931673050759163372008-02-23T00:23:00.000-06:002008-02-23T00:23:00.000-06:00Jessie, I admire you SO much...for your wonderful ...Jessie, I admire you SO much...for your wonderful talents but especially for your sharing your thoughts (and struggles).<BR/>I wish I had had your strength of character when I was your age... maybe things would have been different for me. Now that they are bad, but I daydream often about how my life MIGHT have been, if only...........<BR/>Again, thank you for sharing and giving me a little of your courage.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858081254533496596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-35166319738112817392008-02-22T20:32:00.000-06:002008-02-22T20:32:00.000-06:00I quoted that very same Jong quote today...CRAZY!!...I quoted that very same Jong quote today...CRAZY!!<BR/><BR/>Be Joyful, happy, jubulent, giddy even....<BR/><BR/>I'm shy and embarrassed to admit that I'm not quite ready to "break my heart wide open"...but I'm getting there and I am SO very, very, very happy that you are!<BR/><BR/>smooches, tTanayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534866982938936384noreply@blogger.com