tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post8983674326416518247..comments2023-04-09T02:14:44.293-07:00Comments on Back On The Floor Again: PromoteBusyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-51919075170328776732015-09-11T20:53:09.744-07:002015-09-11T20:53:09.744-07:00As you have mine every time I've read this.As you have mine every time I've read this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-31655085463264784352015-09-11T13:49:26.140-07:002015-09-11T13:49:26.140-07:00Helen, you made my day.Helen, you made my day.BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-3687082294139661712015-09-11T10:23:47.780-07:002015-09-11T10:23:47.780-07:00Gabriele, I've read this at least five times n...Gabriele, I've read this at least five times now and every time I find something new in it that just speaks to me and makes my heart want to sing! Thank you. [Am not going to leave a 'deeper' comment as I wouldn't be able to do my feelings about it justice; I hope a heartfelt 'thank you' will suffice]. I am going to print this out and stick it in my writing journal (hoping that's OK)....it's one of those pieces of writing that arrived to me at exactly the right time (and for that I will always be grateful). THANK YOU. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099745639992217438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-69229778015816991772015-09-08T04:43:36.766-07:002015-09-08T04:43:36.766-07:00Thank-you, TaraThank-you, TaraBusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-15777673144325896722015-09-07T20:08:49.644-07:002015-09-07T20:08:49.644-07:00I needed to check out "Writing Down The Bones...I needed to check out "Writing Down The Bones" Your artwork is beautiful! And I loved this line: "Being healed requires a new posture of the heart."Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-42108761944537300762015-09-07T19:02:54.000-07:002015-09-07T19:02:54.000-07:00Wow! Love that quote and appreciate knowing about ...Wow! Love that quote and appreciate knowing about your retreats. BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-944812564729549482015-09-07T17:13:20.492-07:002015-09-07T17:13:20.492-07:00Oh, I have many thoughts but will try to condense ...Oh, I have many thoughts but will try to condense them... First of all, your saying that my work has heart - well, that is the nicest compliment I could ever receive. Seriously, all I could ask for. Thank you! Next, I just want to say that I LOVE your spirit of enthusiasm! Blogging, doing art, taking classes and putting it all out there. Bravo!! Makes me miss my blogging days a little.... 5 years and lately I'm pretty inactive, letting IG fill the social media space, but I do miss the chance to write in depth. Maybe someday I will get back to it.<br /><br />"Few of us can keep our faith if we work in a vacuum or void. None of us can convey our stories, pass on what we are here to pass on, if we do not create for ourselves a circle of listeners. As crucial as it is to reach in and find the words we need to speak, it is equally crucial to extend ourselves outward, to believe ourselves into that next act of sharing our work." Jan Phillips, in Marry Your Muse. I loved this book so much! After I read it, I had the pleasure of meeting Jan and then organizing an art show with her around the theme of "Hope and Healing". Amazing experience.<br /><br />Sharing on this topic also makes me miss the retreats I used to host in San Diego. So magical and powerful to bring women together around the theme of creativity. Seriously, my favorite thing ever! When I left, I left behind my little "tribe" and I think it will take some time to re-establish that in a new place, but hopefully in the future, that can happen again!<br /><br />Anyway, keep doing what you are doing! The enthusiasm is contagious. So glad we got to meet in person and I look forward to seeing your future endeavors! pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994187495930211144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-52365737945682871172015-09-07T15:40:08.882-07:002015-09-07T15:40:08.882-07:00Turning outward is serious stuff. Thank-you for yo...Turning outward is serious stuff. Thank-you for your comment.BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-87982998171451792362015-09-07T15:38:06.522-07:002015-09-07T15:38:06.522-07:00You are right. It is faith. Gotcha.You are right. It is faith. Gotcha.BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-60403756755990685912015-09-07T15:36:54.435-07:002015-09-07T15:36:54.435-07:00Thank-you Carly. Thank-you Carly. BusyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999619023510410806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-72016609982527291452015-09-07T15:33:32.230-07:002015-09-07T15:33:32.230-07:00Yes, I like that same line Karen mentioned. And I ...Yes, I like that same line Karen mentioned. And I like your art too! Maybe we shouldn't think of it as risk as much as faith. Thanks for sharing your work and thoughts.hudsoncrafted@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811137468205290244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-33533787582282747042015-09-07T12:38:32.198-07:002015-09-07T12:38:32.198-07:00What a great quote here: "It is not as import...What a great quote here: "It is not as important for the world to claim it as it is to claim it for ourselves. That is the essential step. That will make us content. We are good and when out work is good, it is good. We should acknowledge it and stand behind it." That's one for my journal. Thanks for sharing it.<br />And thanks for sharing your work here. I can sense the spirit of your sharing and your desire to glorify God. And these lines moved me: "Christ turned towards those that risked exposure. Like the woman who touched his hem, Or the brave sister who asked to wash his feet in a public setting when she was shamed. " Amen. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683658740128360309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513022067297559508.post-11412425366387651222015-09-07T10:32:18.798-07:002015-09-07T10:32:18.798-07:00Lots to think about in this post. I like your poi...Lots to think about in this post. I like your point about "being willing to turn away from ourselves to promote our work with love". I think often we can think of promotion as self-focussed but actually it is often when we are too caught up in ourselves that we hold back from promoting our work because we fear other people's reaction. It is pretty scary to risk exposure and criticism by standing by our work and saying we think it is good but I agree, if we are doing our writing/ artwork etc. wholeheartedly we should be willing to stand by it even if others don't like it, and putting it out there leads to a greater connection with others. I love the artwork in your post too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com