tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post4229637151407081114..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: a sense of placeJessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-32189915357192973552008-01-17T08:57:00.000-06:002008-01-17T08:57:00.000-06:00Okay, you hooked me with this blog entry and that ...Okay, you hooked me with this blog entry and that Albert Camus quote.<BR/>I compare blog surfing to nature walks. There are days you just "walk" and let the surroundings inspire you, but there are others that lead you to places of light and life,places that emanate such an energy that you feel yourself part of them and understood.That is how I felt reading your blog. <BR/>I especially laughed in agreement when in one of your videos you tell: "I have a tendency to get overwhelmed" :)<BR/>I hear you. I am there most of the time.<BR/>I will be back to read more. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your HOME.Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681951546653165197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-37106671445650847392007-12-04T09:53:00.000-06:002007-12-04T09:53:00.000-06:00I've had this bookmarked for what feels like ages....I've had this bookmarked for what feels like ages. I have read it over and over looking at that painting and getting lost in it. The biggest thing that resonates with me is your longing for "home" as I too long for home and wonder/question where it is.laundrygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414456180378176592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-43141258412137951262007-11-13T16:18:00.000-06:002007-11-13T16:18:00.000-06:00i love you, sweetie.i'm sendin out a bit of love f...i love you, sweetie.<BR/><BR/>i'm sendin out a bit of love for abe, and your heart (which must be a bit sore and overflowing), and a lot of love for you. <BR/><BR/>i am here a lot more often than i comment, these days, but know that i think about you every single one.beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515424386033586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-66696942335277388902007-11-13T12:59:00.000-06:002007-11-13T12:59:00.000-06:00Jessie-You are one of my absolute favorite people ...Jessie-<BR/>You are one of my absolute favorite people on this planet - no joke. First off, congratulations on the last 10 pages of your thesis being done!!!!! You're amazing!!!<BR/>Next, it's bizarre how grief comes knocking on the door - sometimes it's a singular loss, other times it's the huge combo pack. Good for you on having the good cry. It helps. Keep feeling your feelings, my friend. Thank you for being REAL with your thoughts and feelings.<BR/>Lastly, this painting is gorgeous!!!The Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290191765817150140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-79842511126880976432007-11-12T16:13:00.000-06:002007-11-12T16:13:00.000-06:00Gah! I am so happy to know you. ;):)Gah! I am so happy to know you. ;)<BR/><BR/>:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-71119776584423477562007-11-12T11:05:00.000-06:002007-11-12T11:05:00.000-06:00As writers, the tendency to see the potential for ...As writers, the tendency to see the potential for writing different facets can be overwhelming and instead of following one path of breadcrumbs to a conclusion, we go off in all directions seeing how different paths weave in and out of each crumb. Adding an emotional layer to this process swirls the world around until we just have too many stories to tell. I can really relate to this too and hope that with your words your heart mends dear one. You are brave. It is the brave ones who forfeit home, who seek out adventures and challenges. But heroes can also come home.Suzie Ridlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603343663483772145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-82890705541221923502007-11-12T07:47:00.000-06:002007-11-12T07:47:00.000-06:00"Faith is the bird that sings when dawn is still d..."Faith is the bird that sings when dawn is still dark." Tagore<BR/><BR/>Keep breathing Jessie. xFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418028583861223177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-39431671584447222432007-11-12T07:27:00.000-06:002007-11-12T07:27:00.000-06:00I love your raw, courageous truth. It's a good thi...I love your raw, courageous truth. <BR/>It's a good thing to be able to feel so much, so deeply.<BR/>xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-84515762236019239242007-11-11T18:51:00.000-06:002007-11-11T18:51:00.000-06:00It is a blessing.It is a blessing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-48706976183250964042007-11-11T15:36:00.001-06:002007-11-11T15:36:00.001-06:00YAY!!!! on your thesis!!!WOW!!!clink!!!!YAY!!!! on your thesis!!!<BR/><BR/>WOW!!!<BR/><BR/>clink!!!!madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602912449241639436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-66785273828125790612007-11-11T15:36:00.000-06:002007-11-11T15:36:00.000-06:00Jess ~ I cried when I read this ~it just struck al...Jess ~ I cried when I read this ~<BR/>it just struck all the nerves of<BR/>loss and love and letting go and<BR/>longing ~ you are so gifted at <BR/>painting a picture with a brush<BR/>(i love that painting ) and your<BR/>words ~ quite a beautiful thing:)<BR/><BR/>YOU are the butterfly Jess ~<BR/>you are fluttering around everywhere ~<BR/>and inspiring all of us ~ and<BR/>warmest hugs for you and<BR/>Abe ~ do you have a picture of<BR/>this house Jess and of Abe?madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602912449241639436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-11993915309884081832007-11-11T15:24:00.000-06:002007-11-11T15:24:00.000-06:00What a powerful time, Jessie. What a powerful woma...What a powerful time, Jessie. What a powerful woman. Reading this I realized that you are on a hero's journey. You will feel at home again.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497908067812978628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-67071081305622547282007-11-11T09:21:00.000-06:002007-11-11T09:21:00.000-06:00I just love visiting your blog.It's such an inspir...I just love visiting your blog.<BR/>It's such an inspiring place and I always think...I MUST make time to read Jessie's blog.<BR/>Luv ya, you fascinating woman of paint and words.<BR/>xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-30757048571405525292007-11-10T22:55:00.000-06:002007-11-10T22:55:00.000-06:00Jessie,Good for you for being brave and for trusti...Jessie,<BR/><BR/>Good for you for being brave and for trusting what you've learned---the important process you're going through---instead of your imposed goal. Your thesis sounds very profound. This obviously is a special time, and I am sending good thoughts and healing energies your way. <BR/><BR/>My thesis was fact-based, sterile, boring. I'm sure I'll never look at it again. I was glad to be rid of it. Yours sounds like something truly meaningful, not just in the end product, but in the process of writing it, and in the work you did to get to this point. <BR/><BR/>Wouldn't it be amazing if BE BRAVE helped you to be able to get through this time? I wonder if it is so daunting that you'd be stalled if you hadn't been through BE BRAVE? <BR/><BR/>At any rate, thank you for sharing this. Prayers for healing, rest, and for being able to convey what you need to,<BR/><BR/>Aloha,<BR/><BR/>OOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-63563654507215844862007-11-10T07:58:00.000-06:002007-11-10T07:58:00.000-06:00How much you are learning about yourself! You are ...How much you are learning about yourself! You are gaining so much personal insight - thank you for sharing- your courage so often sparks courage in us, in me.Endmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711896605197134394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-41208300296422484152007-11-10T00:51:00.000-06:002007-11-10T00:51:00.000-06:00I love you, Sweet Jessie.I love you, Sweet Jessie.Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-48639580486887976132007-11-10T00:33:00.000-06:002007-11-10T00:33:00.000-06:00Today, in the middle of a very bad moment, I looke...Today, in the middle of a very bad moment, I looked up at the sky and asked for something I couldn't put into words. What I saw looked very much like your painting. What I need is a way to let go of the broken pieces of my heart. Thank your for reminding me that loving deeply can be a blessing. It doesn't always feel that way.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111665177473414894noreply@blogger.com