Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sleepy, Happy, Tears
I am late in my post.
It has been a funny day: a mixture of tears, a deeply grateful heart and a chance to pull my big-girl panties up a little higher.
I stood my ground.
I set a boundary.
But still, I may have caused someone pain.
The tears.
Early this morning, from a woman all the way in Australia,
I find that I have unexpectedly been given praise in a blog post dedicated just to me.
The grateful heart.
All of this combined has given me reason to pull my big-girl panties a bit higher. I didn't know what I was doing when I started blogging - just knew it was time. It has fed my creativity in ways I never expected and I treasure my blogging friends, followers, comments and supporters.
I am a Fool.
I am grateful!
Oh, and the photo...well, that was me at 6:15 a.m. this morning when I had discovered Besty B's post. I couldn't stop smiling!! At least my teeth were brushed! But what good does that do over the world wide web?!
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You have beautiful teeth!
ReplyDeleteI too have had an uncommon day with a mixture of tears and deep gratitude.
I treasure you too, and you totally deserve that tribute.
And I want to see those green slippers.
Oh - and I too would love it if your art was available for sale!
ReplyDeleteIs your art for sale?
ReplyDeleteand I think it was just a strange day for all...maybe it was in the clouds or something;)
What a lovely way to greet the day. I also have an Aussie friend, and she is oh, so kind. Perhaps it's in the water? Glad you stood your ground, I seldom could. Well done.
ReplyDeleteJenny...I have come to your blog via - Blooming World and Mindful Heart...personally I felt that if you are in those places, your place might very well be a place for me. No doubt I was right.
ReplyDeleteI am very thankful for you that you set a boundary. This is a very tough thing to do. Congratulations. I know that it was hard. I know this because I have done this. So, from one boundary setting girl to another...Yeehaw for you!
It has been a day of odd things...very odd things for me also, but as I sit and read and I am drenched with all of the goodness being poured out...I see that it pulls out of all of us thankfulness. I love that!
Also, Congratulations on the blog post/recognition, the peacefulness you give is spreading and this is wonderful! YOU DESERVE IT!!!!
I like the photo; you look quite happy, with a veneer of sadness just beneath; a nice complexity of emotion.
ReplyDeleteYay for you! Your blog is definitely a pleasure to visit, and worth a post like the one you got today.
jenny - i'm truly happy for you and for the very kind words that have been said about your work here. your honesty, your creativity, and your presence are worthy of celebration!!! have a peaceful day. steven
ReplyDeleteJenny, great blog, keep up the great work. Love your art.
ReplyDeleteDeacon Steve
some of my biggest heroes have been considered fools....oh well...another lovely quote to steal/use 'don't come with your excuses...' :)
ReplyDeletegah! love it.
the 'fool' post made me think of this quote, which i believe has its roots in 'hasidic wisdom..'
'Is there some way I can find my own allotted work?
Yes. Search for the deepest inclination of your heart and follow it.'
-anthony de mello/one minute wisdom
Hello Jenny
ReplyDeletethis is a lovely open photo of you, I can get a sense of the beautiful woman that you are...
and I have to agree with Susan - Australian women are nice!!!
Happy days
A belated response from me Jenny. I am so pleased that it helped you start your day with a smile. I'm know that your blog helps many start the days with a smile :)
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