Comments on: inner beauty

By: kellypea

kellypea — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:59:00 +0000

Sometimes, I think it takes more than one reading to truly understand what a writer is trying to convey. And I’ve noticed that with blogs, sometimes people are on speed read for many reasons, and that the carefully crafted nuances of a piece can be lost, misunderstood, or worse, skimmed over. I, too, have found myself thinking — that’s not what I thought I wrote. That’s not what I meant. The good thing about that for me is that I get to think about whatever I was delving into even more deeply. As far as being too hard on one’s self is concerned, I think some are more capable of considering their faults and using those to grow. That in and of itself is quite beautiful in my opinion. The word introspection sounds so much more lovely than reflection, but only a strange person like me who loves words would think that way.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:36:30 +0000

Oh my gosh, I was just thinking about this while waiting for the bus, how it seems my longest replies, and heartfelt
are written to people who never or very rarely reply, and how that could be telling me something about my life
or who I give attention to in general. I didn’t feel you were being hard on yourself, just honest and that is to be admired.

By: Selma

Selma — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:54:50 +0000

You are honest and self-accepting. You could be writing about my life right now. I can relate to so much of what you are saying. Not only am I searching for inner beauty, I am searching for inner contentment. Maybe the two are one and the same. XX

By: Epiphany

Epiphany — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:03:42 +0000

The transition from the “victim” mentality of blame and projection to empowerment is one of the most awesome experiences. I know. I speak from experience (and still do battle with the former periodically).

By: Theresa111

Theresa111 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:37:32 +0000

You know Paisley, that self examinations usually uncover more than any doctor could. When you write and allow us to read, you are penning your own prescriptions to help in your healing. Your bravado can translate into freeing someone to explore themselves, whereby, teaching others to become free. Like Tommy from The Who singing, … “I’m Free, I’m free, and I’m waiting for you to follow me … See me, Feel me, Touch me, Heal me.” Love you Little One.

By: daisyfae

daisyfae — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:43:26 +0000

taking responsibility for your actions. for your life… THIS is beauty. given the path you’ve followed, it would be easy to punt, to blame, to allow “circumstance” to be responsible. but you take ownership. beautiful, dear paisley!

By: christine

christine — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:28:27 +0000

You’re introspection is an inspiration. I like how you actually take stock and learn as you go from your past actions, and from the people who come in contact with you. This post gives me a better insight into who you are, or who you are becoming. We are always becoming, doesn’t it seem?

By: robert bourne

robert bourne — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:39:00 +0000

as a fellow Long Hauler weelcome to the club..:))..the longer you are on this earth the more poetential to grow is there..

By: keiths ramblings

keiths ramblings — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:10:16 +0000

I feel you are really fortunate in truly knowing yourself. Some of us, myself included don’t look too deep into our souls for fear of what we might discover. Hard on yourself? Well, possibly. Honest with yourself? Definitely

By: tom

tom — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:04:07 +0000

I think you are being a tad bit hard on yourself. I think some of it may be the effects of confirmation bias. Most of us, I think, overlook the little moments of the day. Though those moments of off-handed kindnesses or apathies go unregarded, they do count, they do matter. Never only look for the bad because that is what you expect to find.