tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post2727972381182612815..comments2023-10-21T04:07:32.618-06:00Comments on Finding Water: Week 3: Believing MirrorsJessiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10377814945121401007noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-20331980126822428852007-03-15T10:11:00.000-06:002007-03-15T10:11:00.000-06:00The date is Mar.15th, and it's almost 11:00am. I'...The date is Mar.15th, and it's almost 11:00am. I've packed my important stuff, water, camera, AW F.W. book and journal. Headed out to do my walk in the woods. Went 4 miles and made the big leap to have a breakfast at little coffee shop/deli. I walked in and there were these picnic like table to sit at and the music was lithauanna(sp) and the women/waitress were warm and lovely speaking there launage. I asked to be sitted in the front by the window and order a coffee and yes I said I would like to have breakfast. She walked away and I took off my coat and got settled in. Pulled out my book and started reading week 3. I can explain it how wonderful it feels to be reading words so comforting and welcoming. I really wish I could find some people I could sit with and have a really artist way group. But what holds them back it the MP's. So silly I know, Well I enjoyed a wonderful old fashion breakfast of homemade hashbrowns, two eggs and bacon. Now bread, even though I love it I passed on it this morning. So reading the pages I just ache for conpanion ship on this journey. So many artist I know but not many believing Mirrors. Well ones that I feel I can trust. So yes I feel alone but not lonely. I seem to fill my days quiet easily with good things for me to do. Ok critic is say I'm rambling a way here and time to stop. but really I'm home when I read JC's books. <BR/>~v~Laura/lonecrow4@comcast.netLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480848783290971998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-23160229972630034452007-03-09T21:28:00.000-06:002007-03-09T21:28:00.000-06:00I ASKED for help and it wassuch a relief to receiv...I ASKED for help and it was<BR/>such a relief to receive it!<BR/><BR/>I have had so much fun popping around at our incredible group.<BR/><BR/>:)madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602912449241639436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-59855176863885686962007-03-08T19:20:00.000-06:002007-03-08T19:20:00.000-06:00This is probably my biggest obstacle-asking for su...This is probably my biggest obstacle-asking for support-. I have made the list, and I am a loner. After fifty years of trying to fit in, I am ok with being supported by my husband and that is about it. Is this healthy probably not but it is the way it is.Maybe I am just being crabby form working too much. Still doing morning pages.quiltcontemplation blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073675331096590657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-42277106001596187562007-03-07T11:12:00.000-06:002007-03-07T11:12:00.000-06:00What an awesome post Leah! I think that the artis...What an awesome post Leah! I think that the artistic side of me craves to be alone in my little universe. When I was little, I would play in my room for hours alone. I still need my down time to recharge my batteries. I can also relate to that bit of depression. Mine hit like a ton of bricks last year, unexpectedly for the first time in my life. It made me have to reach out for support and encouragement. Blogging and photosharing have become an integral part of my daily routine. I love the sense of connection with the world around me. As wonderful as my family and friends are, it's helpful to get myself even further out there in this on-line community. Hope you are having a great week. Happy Wednesday!!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569351612820181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-46076810076129253442007-03-07T08:00:00.000-06:002007-03-07T08:00:00.000-06:00I read a bunch of other blogs and finally started ...I read a bunch of other blogs and finally started my "finding water" journey.<BR/>I am LOVING this!<BR/>Thanks for all the encouragement!<BR/><BR/>http://weekendwalkabouts.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-82909344745984356922007-03-06T19:11:00.000-06:002007-03-06T19:11:00.000-06:00Thank-you for all of your support and encouragemen...Thank-you for all of your support and encouragement!Lila Rostenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315529639140700858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-76178945261789153322007-03-05T15:02:00.000-06:002007-03-05T15:02:00.000-06:00Bleesing to you too, and thanks for the link to my...Bleesing to you too, and thanks for the link to my blog... It really touched me and made my heart smile!<BR/>We are all doing well and I think we are all very brave, strong, loving people. I have a little support in my life, but have found huge support with this blogging group.<BR/>Love, Hope and Joy, and a multitude of blessings and support to you - you are a very special person,<BR/><BR/>EElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172329415798888414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-19877186451197699432007-03-05T13:51:00.000-06:002007-03-05T13:51:00.000-06:00I love it!Just finished moving to a new apartment ...I love it!<BR/>Just finished moving to a new apartment this weekend.<BR/>Unpacking & setting up my desk/creative space.<BR/>I've also made a separate "Finding Water" journal page off my blog, if you'd like to link it!<BR/>Just trying to find time to figure out the html stuff...thanks for explaining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-90924496942345500282007-03-05T07:29:00.000-06:002007-03-05T07:29:00.000-06:00This post hits the crux of it for me. In fact, I s...This post hits the crux of it for me. In fact, I started the book late, so I'm in week 2, but almost at week 3; however, back in week 1, when this beautiful and vital concept of "Believing Mirrors" was presented, this resonated with me far more than anything else (at that time of reading.) I will be sharing an experience from that eye and soul openner, in a couple of days.<BR/><BR/>I'm also often a loner (and very independent, but extreme independence is darn lonely and unhealthy.) To read of someone else who needed to reach out more (as we all should because of the amazing benefits), is inspiring, yet, I feel pain for you, remembering how awful those lows are. (I didn't suffer from depression, but it was also rock-bottom.) I'm sorry you went through such a tough time of getting to this place and hope that in the present is going much better for you. (It sounds like it!) <BR/><BR/><B>P.S. I'm sent Leah an email that I switched back to my main blog of "Emerald Eyes", b/c it's too hard to maintain two blogs. I'm sorry about the extra work for changing my link back.</B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-33178422043814423092007-03-05T03:10:00.000-06:002007-03-05T03:10:00.000-06:00Hey ~ and I thought (as usual) that I would be the...Hey ~ and I thought (as usual) that I would be the only one resistant to asking for help. Thanks for sharing part of your journey, Leah. It's really helped to start shifting my resistance :-)claireylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691439928758477628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-51451143201367768722007-03-04T14:50:00.000-06:002007-03-04T14:50:00.000-06:00oops! I didn't mean to be anonymous! that was me :...oops! I didn't mean to be anonymous! <BR/>that was me :)<BR/><BR/>hugs, Suze xXxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-48257371591330741272007-03-04T14:48:00.000-06:002007-03-04T14:48:00.000-06:00Bless you, Leah. Thanks for this lovely, encouragi...Bless you, Leah. Thanks for this lovely, encouraging post. I almost fell at the first hurdle, but I've been catching up today! Thanks for those links. It's difficult to get round everyone at the same time as remembering to post, I'm finding, so I was glad to get a sprinkling from you. Lovely touch :)<BR/><BR/>Will go and look at a few more as soon as I've posted! <BR/><BR/>Thank you xXxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-38442650537774600652007-03-04T10:58:00.000-06:002007-03-04T10:58:00.000-06:00I haven't been getting too much into Finding Water...I haven't been getting too much into Finding Water - it seems so much Artist's Way so far I feel like, "Yes, I've done this...", but, I am enjoying reading the blogs and experiences of others. <BR/><BR/>My "support" right now is in raising my lovely little golden retriever pup and enjoying puppy training classes with him. We we invited to play with the "big dog" group this week after Darwin's class, and that was a blast. <BR/><BR/>I also find myself connecting so much with other people when I'm out somewhere with Darwin - he gets a lot of attention since he's so darn cute - and watching him as he connects with people is a real treat. I think I made a good choice for my first therapy dog to train!<BR/><BR/>Sorry this has little to do with art, but right now for me, dog training is the craft I'm learning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886239557446782031.post-38799644389983456032007-03-04T10:06:00.000-06:002007-03-04T10:06:00.000-06:00Thank-you for those kind and encouraging words. I ...Thank-you for those kind and encouraging words. I too find it difficult to ask for help, but when I do, I reap the exact same benefits as you described. You are so right, this Finding Water group is a "lovely cluster of belieiving mirrors" and I am so glad that you decided to organize it! I will always be gratful to you for that.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012418341712890980noreply@blogger.com