tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post723217011095924348..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: Becoming the person you are meant to be.Leslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-32387914019104737502017-01-19T18:46:02.477-08:002017-01-19T18:46:02.477-08:00Well said, Leslie! I've bookmarked a few passa...Well said, Leslie! I've bookmarked a few passages in Evernote to refer to later. I really like the idea of looking back over your life to find evidence your true self. Once again, a great post!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166944242768172502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-5310241385440107702016-11-29T13:15:36.911-08:002016-11-29T13:15:36.911-08:00Oh boy Leslie can I relate to your post here!! Ab...Oh boy Leslie can I relate to your post here!! Absolutely all of it! Just when I thought I knew my path, I have wavered. I feel like I spent this whole last year ... working on a wedding ... getting used to the changes it brings ... adjusting to my youngest moving out ... I feel I have lost my momentum and passions. how refreshing to hear I am not alone in my search for direction, passion, meaning and service! I hope you know how much I adore you ... and your blog! <br /><br />Much love and thanks to you darling!<br /><br />xoxo<br />TameraTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-24062105462247273752016-11-22T08:52:59.561-08:002016-11-22T08:52:59.561-08:00I always feel like a work in progress - never happ...I always feel like a work in progress - never happy with the way things are but then I turn around and feel content too - strange the way we as women tend to always feel that we could be doing better - thinner - stronger - smarter. You are enough are words I try to instill in my nieces in hopes of changing the mindset of these millennials. Great post once again Leslie. xoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-87733909272011561042016-11-04T13:25:28.809-07:002016-11-04T13:25:28.809-07:00Hi Leslie,
great post. and from all the comments...Hi Leslie, <br />great post. and from all the comments, there are lots of us out there thinking along the same lines. It is difficult to not be self critical. Like Jane, I look at my daughters, and how much they do in their lives, and sometimes my life seems very flat in comparison. It's good to think about where you have been in life, and try to figure out what will make you happy and fulfilled in the future. But lately the answers for me are elusive. So I'm trying to not worry too much about it, and make an effort to support other women and their endeavours, and perhaps this will help my own journey. xx NancyStonecropsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339562848477978976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-4406858766008896102016-11-03T10:20:57.902-07:002016-11-03T10:20:57.902-07:00Hi! First of all, I never read other's commen...Hi! First of all, I never read other's comments on blogs because I just don't have time. Well, cancel that never because, apparently, I read this one. I saw your comment over at Ron's (The Uptown Acorn) post and you sound like my kinda gal! I write what I want to write, too, and will never be a BIG blogger -nor an advertiser- nor a promoter of my blog. However, that being said, I have developed some great friendships through blogging. I loved your comment on Ron's blog and I am your newest follower. Hugs- DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-25433546065999637242016-11-02T04:43:17.586-07:002016-11-02T04:43:17.586-07:00Such a great post & I love that quote too.......Such a great post & I love that quote too.....am TOTALLY feeling like a work in progress at the moment. <br /><br />I've been feeling so unsettled & not myself this year, I'm sure that's why I haven't blogged for so long....and all the thoughts stuck in my head are weighing very heavy on me.<br /><br />I'll definitely be reading this again tonight, thanks Leslie X<br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435722126028910012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-43734694859068016402016-11-01T04:56:01.220-07:002016-11-01T04:56:01.220-07:00I can totally relate♥ Hugs ♥I can totally relate♥ Hugs ♥Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-69571902949324018162016-10-30T18:36:05.492-07:002016-10-30T18:36:05.492-07:00Hello Leslie,
I always appreciate when you make us...Hello Leslie,<br />I always appreciate when you make us think and look deep.<br />As you know I started to sell my fresh cut flowers at the farmer market this summer. I enjoyed it, it was fun. It taught me many things, but one of the main things was that people like my arrangements. I did not go to flower school. I just create. Many of my customers commented how the arrangement made them feel.<br /><br />I would like to grow more ... maybe have a small shop?<br /><br />Yes, I struggle with WHO AM I? As my boys grow up 16 and 14, the Carla the Mother is not needed as much.<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-61507244593938524272016-10-29T14:11:53.695-07:002016-10-29T14:11:53.695-07:00ABSOLUTELY!
SINCE closing my ANTIQUE SHOP three ye...ABSOLUTELY!<br />SINCE closing my ANTIQUE SHOP three years ago..................I FEEL THE SAME AS YOU!<br />WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE???<br />YOU figure it out then you tell me........as a mom of a soon to be 29 year and a 27 year old I too am LOST!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-70248678529481793612016-10-29T04:13:39.264-07:002016-10-29T04:13:39.264-07:00Leslie I am in awe of you, plainly and simply, fro...Leslie I am in awe of you, plainly and simply, from the DIY projects you tackle to the personal and life challenges you take on. You make us all step back and think and give us the confidence to take on our own challenges. You are truly amazing...cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-47376553527524232362016-10-28T20:16:53.694-07:002016-10-28T20:16:53.694-07:00i love that you mentioned the ages of your sons be...i love that you mentioned the ages of your sons because they are the exact age of mine! i'm not sure why that jumped out but it did. i think i too tend to slip into a mode where i'm anxious to know what's next or whether i'm being fruitful enough. but the truth is we just need to be present. shauna niequist would be more direct: present over perfect. meditation really helps with embracing nowness for me as i'm sure yoga does for you. what has helped me a great deal is coming to terms with the deepest desire of my heart, and i feel that longing resonating in your post. it was extremely painful for me when i couldn't identify that desire and bring it into the light. but that courageous exploration has been critical to my growth. what i desire...what i truly desire is to see as God sees (and i mean God as a verb, as divine energy flowing in, through, and between everything) and to become a mirror, a source of healing, a fragrance, and salt. i only want to see. this has freed me from a lot of unhealthy habits and increased my compassion. it is not about identity or a role or level of success. i love that you are sharing your story in the throes of that story unfolding because there's an authenticity and longing there we can all join you in. thank you for your brave vulnerability as you transform in that cocoon...and remember it's not a gooey catastrophe but simply a re-organization of the Lego bricks as you become the butterfly. xoxmichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-53699021687330723002016-10-28T19:05:40.948-07:002016-10-28T19:05:40.948-07:00Oh, yes, Leslie. I can definitely relate. As I rea...Oh, yes, Leslie. I can definitely relate. As I read your post, I recalled a particular time not that many years ago when my spirit literally agonized over the question, "What am I supposed to be doing with my life?" The path we were on took an unexpected trajectory and, although it was ultimately for our good, at the time it was very upsetting and threw me for a loop for quite awhile. The ongoing process of honest soul-searching has taught me much about myself; some good, some bad, but all helpful. ...And so we keep (hopefully) becoming the women we are meant to be.Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-61840697965907968122016-10-28T16:30:18.725-07:002016-10-28T16:30:18.725-07:00This is indeed a phase of life I am going through ...This is indeed a phase of life I am going through too, not just as a mother of three aged 22,20 and 15, but also in the middle of the end of a 23 year marriage. It is also true that we are collectively going through such a time of realisation and transition, bringing to the surface strong feelings. It is trully the time of the caterpillar becoming a butterfly. <br />I totally agree with your latest photo-statement. This is the way to go. God bless, IreneIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860313079227199741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-54341572555331565872016-10-28T08:11:32.688-07:002016-10-28T08:11:32.688-07:00Leslie,
You are wonderful when it comes to putting...Leslie,<br />You are wonderful when it comes to putting into words what so many of us cannot. Those deep inner thoughts about life's milestones of sorts.<br />I find as I've gotten older that I have discovered things about myself that didn't always dawn on me when I was young. I've attributed some of that insight to slowing down enough to listen to myself...if that makes sense. <br />I'm happy for your e-friendship and the journey you take us on, giving us inspiration every step of the way, from "life" to DIY projects! :-)<br />xo,<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-55843156244150468252016-10-27T22:50:42.132-07:002016-10-27T22:50:42.132-07:00As always, a powerful post coming from your mind, ...As always, a powerful post coming from your mind, heart and soul, Leslie. You are making ladies sit up and listen. And think. Love you.<br /><br />As always I have so many thoughts on this subject...seeing where you are coming from, the questions you've asked of yourself...I've done this as well. I think many of us at this stage of the game sit and wince when we have to dig down deep when it comes to looking at the future and finding a way to express our 'true' selves. We've worn so many hats! Where do we start?<br /><br />I spend a lot of time reflecting on the past, the little Jane, the young Jane. Wife and mother Jane, and now...well I feel sort of just Jane. lol! The more I see my kids growing, procreating, evolving and maybe, at least outwardly, needing me less, the more I feel a drive to move on and away spiritually. Sadly, I find it hard to identify with my past as I always see the mistakes, shortcomings and lack of 'sense'. I made mistakes that no matter how I try to make up excuses for...I never feel okay with and have zero forgiveness. It's hard to get past that and look at the qualities.<br /><br />I have a wonderful therapist that I've been seeing for almost a year. I think she has really played a key role in helping me believe in myself and my self worth as an individual, Jane, and not any other noun.<br /><br />Love to you. You are amazing...you share the real, good, bad and so much more. We learn from your struggles, progress, wise words and authentic life. You have a lovely soul. <br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-48355261660514109782016-10-27T20:18:50.680-07:002016-10-27T20:18:50.680-07:00Wow. Wonderful post. Sincere and inspiring. Whe...Wow. Wonderful post. Sincere and inspiring. When I took my meditation certification ,like you in yoga, I did it simply to deepen my practice. Also, like you, I eventually came to wonder about my greater purpose. Maybe it is our age or maybe we are aware of something more to learn and to share. What I do know, right now, is that our greater purpose may simply be expressed in our way of being in the world today...., be it at the supermarket, strangers, with our children or co-workers. Are we kind, compassionate,non-judgemental, patient, loving? I know now that beyond any expertise, I am revealing and living my purpose just by trying to be a better human being. Not always easy, but definitely worthy. Much love to you, thank you for sharing and initiating. brenda murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248254731321020314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-74237214479427860632016-10-27T19:28:07.902-07:002016-10-27T19:28:07.902-07:00I'm going to send you a PM on instagram. Marcy...I'm going to send you a PM on instagram. MarcyAntiqueChasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322496454786689126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-69327098396432811792016-10-27T18:57:15.951-07:002016-10-27T18:57:15.951-07:00It goes without saying that I always come away fro...It goes without saying that I always come away from your thoughtful posts reflecting on what you say and now it relates to me. I admire your creative spirit both in your home remodel and your personal life. You will find your spot. No question!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-42518816966253405782016-10-27T18:27:32.822-07:002016-10-27T18:27:32.822-07:00Leslie,
This is a post that I am sure that every...Leslie, <br /><br />This is a post that I am sure that every person could write, not necessarily the yoga part but the questions about themselves. I think we all ponder, do I make a difference, am I doing what I am supposed to, am I living my dream, and so much more. <br /><br />For years I agonized over the very same things and I have found that with age comes wisdom, we are never going to have the answers to our questions, we are always going to question something abut our lives, we actually do make a difference in our lives and the lives of people around us, including our friends, family and strangers each and everyday. <br /><br />Somedays it is a small gesture like talking to a homeless man and letting him know that someone sees him and this he is valued, other days it is helping an aging parent or child, but all these collective and small events make a difference for them and their lives and in turn ours as well. As they say, to the world you are one person but to one person you are the world. <br /><br />I will be 50 in two weeks and I have come to the conclusion after much soul searching that what I am and what I am doing and how I live my life right now is exactly where and what I am supposed to be doing. I finally feel peace and frankly I am the happiest I have been in years. I have stopped carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders, it was too heavy. I try to focus more on myself now, something I quite honestly neglected for years. <br /><br />Don't ge me wrong, I still have moments of doubt but I just put it in Gods hands and I am letting him guide me now. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your feelings, and for your honesty. It is always so refreshing. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-35942016114338381422016-10-27T16:38:51.125-07:002016-10-27T16:38:51.125-07:00I always love reading your posts. I think we all ...I always love reading your posts. I think we all feel that way at times. As I get older I question myself all the time - Am I doing enough?...Have I done enough?...What should I being doing next?...I think it's good to keep reevaluating but sometimes self reflection can be hard. <br />ShelleyCalypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-40587855989075022972016-10-27T14:49:07.472-07:002016-10-27T14:49:07.472-07:00this post makes me cry. you're my tribe. remin...this post makes me cry. you're my tribe. reminds me of a post i wrote earlier this year: <br />http://alwaysinasouthernstateofmind.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-biggest-diy-of-my-life.html<br /><br />thanks for sharing this and for being so brave. <br /><br />namaste.<br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160990849698275621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-64027306257785914402016-10-27T14:04:45.131-07:002016-10-27T14:04:45.131-07:00Love this. I've found myself in this position...Love this. I've found myself in this position many times, but no more so than when my youngest left for college. Up until that point, I felt my identity was wrapped up in being a "mom". But, after looking back I realized it was so much more than that. While yes, I was being a mother to my girls at the same time I was doing for others as well. And now, I find myself doing a lot of those things for the next generation and younger parents.<br />Thanks for sharing!Simply LKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691860606573110974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-14268856275768865502016-10-27T13:44:48.667-07:002016-10-27T13:44:48.667-07:00I'm sure many of your readers can relate to th...I'm sure many of your readers can relate to this post. Indeed, many people can. Period. For it is truly thought provoking and valuable. To think about our choices, our paths, is most assuredly empowering and dare I say it, necessary. Without doing so we simply exist like ships without a rudder. <br /><br />Our lives are certainly stages. I think of it as three: early years, middle years and late years, although that is admittedly an over simplification. Within our early years, we are self involved. Growing, learning, experimenting. In our middle years we are typically caring for others...generally children, and working. Sometimes in our later years we revert back to what our lives were like when we were young. If we're lucky. Learning, growing, experimenting and yes, being a little self centered. We've earned it. Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.com