tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post2585274797860638817..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: random and overdue thoughts to dear fiends,Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-24115424025193262952007-09-06T06:42:00.000-05:002007-09-06T06:42:00.000-05:00Jessie, I don't even know where to begin to tell y...Jessie, I don't even know where to begin to tell you how deeply this post resonated for me. i am SO glad you wrote it and shared it with us all-- I feel such a profound kinship for you as so much of what you describe is exactly what I have been going through including Ask and it is Given (yes, looks hokey! yes, it is SUCH great support) and if nothing else-- are vision boards fun to do?<BR/><BR/>~bisous, Elizabeth (bluepoppy)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-81362112057805658732007-08-31T15:58:00.000-05:002007-08-31T15:58:00.000-05:00It is great to have read the post with all your fa...It is great to have read the post with all your fab new paintings, and now even better to read some of how you got there. Very, very pleased for you. Hugs, EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172329415798888414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-4728384395085619212007-08-29T07:32:00.000-05:002007-08-29T07:32:00.000-05:00I listened to "ask and it is given" since I never ...I listened to "ask and it is given" since I never have time to read anymore and it was a wonderful book. Love your post! I am going to do the 5/5 thing. ANd your fortune was way better than my fortune that said an alien was coming to visit me. LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-3246375658105384022007-08-28T18:27:00.000-05:002007-08-28T18:27:00.000-05:00what a great post! And a great idea - 5 things th...what a great post! And a great idea - 5 things the Universe will do - that's a new one for me...and something I can immediately start to use, and need to use, to remind myself that part of the process is the magic that comes in through the open door. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-68677990396361883502007-08-28T01:04:00.000-05:002007-08-28T01:04:00.000-05:00the fortune cookie message seems just perfect...in...the fortune cookie message seems just perfect...in message .and in timing...and that you shared it...cool.: )Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277997546442140656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-80859074161394386212007-08-28T00:58:00.000-05:002007-08-28T00:58:00.000-05:00Thank you for this post....for taking the time to ...Thank you for this post....for taking the time to share how this process is unfolding or developing for you...the insights and the concrete examples of how you applied them are illustrative and definately inspiring. though we have not really met, I feel happy for your happiness...maybe more strongly than I might, because I see you taking steps to follow your heart...trust your feelings and to go for it as you are able...and it makes me want to do that, too...<BR/><BR/>well, that book is calling me again...and I am energized to create a more concrete way that will work for me to accomplish this increased focus, directedness in my life...maybe with a dream board...and maybe with a list..(in the past, I would get lost in the list..hard time prioritizing, and often even finding the list :oP, but a list with 5 things sounds good..) <BR/><BR/>I appreciate this post that describes your process thus far....I feel lucky to be able to hear...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277997546442140656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-29524153504017256422007-08-28T00:20:00.000-05:002007-08-28T00:20:00.000-05:00Oh, Jessie, what a wonderful, wondrous post! There...Oh, Jessie, what a wonderful, wondrous post! There's so much here that I've been back twice to look at it--I'm going to spend time tomorrow morning following your links--<BR/><BR/>I love the lists idea--and I'm so glad that the paintings are selling. They are amazing!<BR/><BR/>You will absolutely adore your pen tablet. Richard and the kids bought me one for my birthday last year and I couldn't do the photoshop stuff without it.<BR/><BR/>You inspire me!Karen Smitheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584636153202712192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-43087781090384443142007-08-27T21:11:00.000-05:002007-08-27T21:11:00.000-05:00Jessie,I was having a really difficult day today. ...Jessie,<BR/>I was having a really difficult day today. So much I wanted to do. It started off OK. I set my intentions for the day, I connected with my inner being...<BR/><BR/>But everything kept taking me longer than I expected and I was quite easily distracted and the children...well 3 and 4 year olds are messy and don't often listen.<BR/><BR/>So by bathtime I had it. I yelled. I said a curse. I just couldn't take the whining anymore.<BR/><BR/>Maggie fell asleep soon after the bath and now Ethan is watching cartoons...which he is so happy to be doing because they had a no cartoon day because they were not listening. Ethan in his excitement keeps talking to the TV...Saying look Mama! Look! He is watching Harold and the Purple Crayon...a show that you would probably love. I usually like it too, but today I long for some silence.<BR/><BR/>I decided to read some blogs...<BR/>I read Amber's post (Believing Soul) about feeling a weight on her chest. I have it too...the weight...<BR/><BR/>Then I read your post and I cried. and the weight (somewhat) was lifted from my chest.<BR/><BR/>I cried because I knew you were thanking me. <BR/><BR/>Then right in the middle of this comment I stopped because I realized I was not doing your gratitude justice. I changed into my pajamas. I made myself a cup of peppermint tea in our twin tea pots. (it is kind of heavy...do you ever use yours?)I lit a candle, burned some incense, and put on some Chet Baker and Strings in my little cd player with head phones. <BR/><BR/>(I know you don't think I am a terrible mama ignoring her child. Ethan is usually in bed by now, but he wasn't feeling well earlier in the afternoon and took a nap. When ever he takes a nap he can't sleep. <BR/>Ethan came over to investigate my little set up, but he is now back on the couch happy as...happy as a 4 year old watching cartoons!)<BR/><BR/>I can breath again.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Jessie.<BR/><BR/>You inspire me. and what your encouragement means to me is beyond words.<BR/><BR/>Your light is shinning so bright I see you in the stars...I just went to look...there you are my friend!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/>XO,<BR/>MelanieMelanie Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124900253892141834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-41270654498937181672007-08-27T16:17:00.000-05:002007-08-27T16:17:00.000-05:00YAY! YAY! YAY! OMG, this post is filled with yummy...YAY! YAY! YAY! <BR/><BR/>OMG, this post is filled with yummy goodness, hope and inspiration. I am so glad that I landed here today, my dear. Yay to those lists working! Yay to a painting a day! Yay to income from your creative genius! Yay to trusting your instincts! Yay to you beaming with joy and radiating all the beauty of you!<BR/><BR/>big hugs, Jessie! You're a star.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17497908067812978628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-88700293341326303972007-08-27T15:37:00.000-05:002007-08-27T15:37:00.000-05:00Jessie, this is so helpful. Seeing your list in p...Jessie, this is so helpful. Seeing your list in print and listening to you talk about how you took two different thoughts about the same thing and incorporated it into something that works for you. Bravo...Tanayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534866982938936384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-72700619343112150642007-08-27T15:31:00.000-05:002007-08-27T15:31:00.000-05:00I'm so happy this is all happening for you. Lists ...I'm so happy this is all happening for you. Lists have a kind of magic in them - writing everything and checking off each one as you complete it is the best way I know to get things done. What wonderful things you have happening.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111665177473414894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-15147647838793436822007-08-27T15:29:00.000-05:002007-08-27T15:29:00.000-05:00WOW! I am blown away, Jessie! So much, so fast...s...WOW! I am blown away, Jessie! So much, so fast...so many good ideas! Congratulations on quitting your bookstore job and on selling your art.<BR/><BR/>I, too, am a fan of "Ask and It is Given". I firmly believe that the Law of Attraction works, in an almost magical way. <BR/><BR/>It will be so exciting to continue to see how things develop for you. And I love your idea of combining Melba's idea with the "rule of five". <BR/><BR/>What a rich post! <BR/><BR/>Woo hoo!Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-50031465517804384302007-08-27T10:13:00.000-05:002007-08-27T10:13:00.000-05:00I am so excited for you Jessie! I feel the changes...I am so excited for you Jessie! I feel the changes in you and I have to say that I feel so genuinely and burstingly happy for you.<BR/>You took a leap of faith - you're following your dreams - and I believe that one day, all of your dreams will become your reality.<BR/>Much love girlfriend!<BR/>xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-66289742482627009152007-08-27T01:52:00.000-05:002007-08-27T01:52:00.000-05:00Wow! Such an incredible post! :)I am inspired by a...Wow! Such an incredible post! :)<BR/>I am inspired by all that you have said - inspired and excited for you!laundrygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414456180378176592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-56349908668725099082007-08-27T01:09:00.000-05:002007-08-27T01:09:00.000-05:00what a breath of fresh air you are, jessie! i am ...what a breath of fresh air you are, jessie! i am so excited for you, and i can practically feel the good energy radiating of the page (er, screen)! ~rubyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-91663157873323881862007-08-27T01:01:00.000-05:002007-08-27T01:01:00.000-05:00you rock, jessie. thank you for sharing your lists...you rock, jessie. thank you for sharing your lists. you've inspired me to give that a try! xoxo<BR/><BR/>i'm so excited for you!!!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381213681911598073noreply@blogger.com