Comments on: To Be Visibly Authentic, Let Go the Status Quo

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:04:00 +0000

Yep… they sure do, Anita. Actually you do some amazing things — intellectually your steps are huge!

By: Sliloh

Sliloh — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:27:34 +0000

I used to be fearless. If I had a choice of staying where I was or going where I'd never been, I always chose the going. I'm not that person anymore, but I suppose even my small steps towards change count for something. Anita Sliloh’s last blog post..I’m So Psychic

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:04:47 +0000

Hi Sema. Life has a way of happening anyhow, doesn’t it? We might as well have some say in how we take it… I like your affirmations. And your belief that you are worth the effort it takes to make them real.

I firmly believe we can become whoever we are willing to become. I wish you well… and thanks so much for coming by.

By: sema

sema — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:12:27 +0000

stay stuck or move on..change is inevitable.It is how we take it. your post was thought provoking and helped me accept the changes taking place in my life now.Learn to accept and flow with the change.all will turn out well.thanks again.I get a fresh way of thinking each time i stop over.
sema

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:10:51 +0000

Thank you Patricia! That’s so beautifully said.

Image is so much more than clothes, hair style, and make up. Those things are part of it. But there’s so much more.

The advantage of having been through the wringer a time or two is that your perspective changes. And that too is all part of the growing process.

Self-image is a main part of the overall image.

You all are helping me write another post… please stay with me.

Much love to you all.
Barb

By: Patricia Overell

Patricia Overell — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:58:27 +0000

A few years ago, I was pushed in a cocoon not of my choosing. At first, I tried to push my way out, and yes, the cracking hurt. I’ve had to adjust to a new way of life, but I’ve grown in ways I never thought possible, emotionally and spiritually. I now appreciate life so much more, and take time to “smell the roses” For every activity I’ve lost, I’ve found a new one. Now I relax, play with the grandkids (grandma has the time to read, play boardgames, etc.), take photos when I feel up to it, and paint them when I’m not up to moving around.

Image? That’s another thing I’ve quit worrying about. I’ve learned it’s not important, I dress for comfort now. Those who love me don’t care that I can no longer style my hair, etc. I’ve learned to accept myself as I am. To quote that famous Philosopher, Popeye, “I yam what I yam”

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:46:58 +0000

Hi Neets — I agree with you completely. It IS exciting to discover ourselves bit by bit. Even when it hurts… those who don’t enjoy the process miss out on the Ah-Ha’s.

Thanks for being here, sis.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:42:58 +0000

Hi Terro… love your story. And I share your love of denims. I live in them whenever and wherever I can.

Thanks for your well-thought-out comments. The jeans analogy is just that — a visual that helps reduce things to simplest terms. Jeans are comfy for Liz too, I’m guessing. That’s why she bought new ones.

The cocoon and the eagle’s being pushed from the nest are also just metaphors for our own growth and change. You’ve underlined that with your three points.

And you lead me to thinking about a future post… Image is Everything; Or Is It? Or some such title.

Thanks so much for coming by…

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:54:31 +0000

Lisa, I like your “cracking cocoon” metaphor. It IS scary — and you make a good point that it’s a process.

By: Nita Mata

Nita Mata — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:43:18 +0000

I can’t think of too much that frightens me more than “status quo”. Life is a journey of lessons….and lessons cannot be learned by constant ANYTHING, pleasant or unpleasant. God made each one of us to be unique…..life is a series of discoveries of who we really are. I find that very exciting!!!