tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post608955529676989677..comments2023-12-23T07:29:02.620-06:00Comments on Diary of a Self-Portrait: red beans. white bowl.Jessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-43260263208344056292009-07-15T09:58:34.943-05:002009-07-15T09:58:34.943-05:00After I read your beautiful post this morning I tr...After I read your beautiful post this morning I tried to write you a comment. My intention was to be insightful, but everything I wrote seemed forced.<br /><br />So I hit delete again and took Nyla for a walk.<br /><br />Truth is, my dear wise Jessoe, you--your words --your courage to be honest, is a huge teacher to me. <br /><br />Thank you. <br />Thank you.<br />Thank you.<br /><br />Peace & Love.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445908859005616046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-60716977087208968682009-07-14T20:45:12.474-05:002009-07-14T20:45:12.474-05:00Seeing art in everything - even a bowl of beans. ...Seeing art in everything - even a bowl of beans. Moves can be stressful. Moving house is in itself a letting go and at the same time a moving forward. We so often forget that we are human and so everything goes. The photos you have shared with us of your new place are beautiful. You can see that part of you knew letting go of the teaching and the partnership meant opening up the possibility of what is happening now. Ain't life grand?!The Bodhi Chicklethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516287894431519640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-2993712244471551002009-07-14T17:28:45.515-05:002009-07-14T17:28:45.515-05:00dear friend, there is an award waiting for you on ...dear friend, there is an award waiting for you on my blog. please come....kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-35460705679198764412009-07-14T16:54:00.014-05:002009-07-14T16:54:00.014-05:00Beautiful post, friend. I love your heart showing ...Beautiful post, friend. I love your heart showing here, even with a little fear. And, um, I GET it, lol.<br /><br />I hold good things up for you. I don't want you to get too usd to that feeling that things could go wrong-- push that away. I hate to think of you crying in the tent.:(<br /><br />Good things will come, and the rug will stay in place. I believe it.<br />But slow down, if that is what you knw you need. Listen to it. Walk in the vineyard.<br /><br />;) oxoxoxAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-11779768972711283932009-07-14T09:24:03.150-05:002009-07-14T09:24:03.150-05:00Your thoughts here are quite similar to so many of...Your thoughts here are quite similar to so many of my own thoughts lately...about letting go, just being with what is in front of us, allowing hope to enter, and simple pleasures. I love how I can so clearly picture you sitting there with your bowl of beans and the dogs lounging...the words give me the images that reality (or geographical distance) prevents at this moment. <br /><br />Sending big hugs and lots of love friend!<br />-taradawnTaraDawnhttp://www.taradawn80.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-47740245160245927622009-07-13T17:48:48.641-05:002009-07-13T17:48:48.641-05:00Jessie, I sooo understand where you're coming ...Jessie, I sooo understand where you're coming from and what you're expressing here. I've been "working/focusing" at letting go of anxiety and allowing myself to let things flow with more ease in my life, for the past two years. Self sabotage with worry, the belief that I have to struggle to get things...it's been my "story" too. <br /><br />I drew a line in the sand last year and catch myself now when I start to go down that slippery slope but it had become such an ingrained habit that stopping it is the hardest thing I've ever done. <br /><br />A quote that spoke to me from Pema Chodren and found on Jen Louden's blog today...<br /><br />“It is possible to be free of your neurosis and endless stories. It really is.” Pema Chodren<br /><br />Oh, those endless stories we tell ourselves...I'm completely bored with mine!<br /><br />What a ramble this turned into but I just had to jump in and say that I really do understand what you're saying.kate ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090535919537300999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-14705576246881575522009-07-13T17:39:12.233-05:002009-07-13T17:39:12.233-05:00You are so cute. I'm so our glad black dogs ha...You are so cute. I'm so our glad black dogs have brought us together!mteacuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137055105548964126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-35780881753594808622009-07-13T13:38:07.466-05:002009-07-13T13:38:07.466-05:00You've said it all.
BeautifulYou've said it all.<br />BeautifulPia f. Walkerhttp://www.attainingcreativity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-11882447827759118692009-07-13T06:35:12.823-05:002009-07-13T06:35:12.823-05:00The other night, I had a huge crying session. Big,...The other night, I had a huge crying session. Big, fat, oily tears streaming and the sighing/breathing that I couldn't control... yep, but for different reasons. I just had to let go and while it messed me up for a couple of days, I found myself feeling more at peace with my decision.<br /><br />I never wish for you to be in that state of mind, but there you found yourself and in hindsight, maybe you needed that release in the tent to start the process.<br /><br />I know that it's personal and your feelings are truly valid..but can I tell you something that I know? You are good enough ~ talented beyond what you may think ~ and you work (in everything you do) from your gut and from your heart.<br />The process of letting go is difficult but I've found that deep into that process, something else sparks into shape. You gain strength and enthusiasm and see things in a whole new light.<br /><br />I wish for you peace while you come to terms with your fears. I greatly admire your sharing here ~ because that's difficult enough. I'm always here for you should you need an unbiased (ahem.. I love you and your work too much to be unbiased, huh? :)<br />But seriously...you know what I mean, right? I'm a big supporter of JM, so if JM needs me, I will be here for you. xo<br /><br />ps.. an a totally different note, I am so glad that you are enjoying the unpacking and setting up your dream place.bellahttp://deelovelee.typepad.com/mamamuses/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-17949813992292885982009-07-13T00:18:01.657-05:002009-07-13T00:18:01.657-05:00I lost your blog for a while, so have been reading...I lost your blog for a while, so have been reading several posts... You continue to amaze me with your optimism, bravery, and beautiful soul. Good luck in your new place. It sounds wonderful!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858081254533496596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352133.post-35966523777727000652009-07-12T20:04:45.249-05:002009-07-12T20:04:45.249-05:00Wow, Jessie, this is a really beautiful, moving, a...Wow, Jessie, this is a really beautiful, moving, and thought provoking post. Thank you for putting it out there. I enjoyed reading every word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com