tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post2012816934445837180..comments2023-06-27T07:36:43.952-04:00Comments on Rev. Laurie Brock: Beautiful Messrevlauriebrockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07678346331976194571noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-21251498349130566172012-08-20T07:35:36.866-04:002012-08-20T07:35:36.866-04:00Thank you. I think the problem is also exacerbate...Thank you. I think the problem is also exacerbated by society, there are images/stories around every corner that tell you you have to be perfect.... and I am most definitely not.CatherineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831622377126799549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-36328826704712289262012-08-17T07:48:34.270-04:002012-08-17T07:48:34.270-04:00Thank you for sharing. I, too, have spent years i...Thank you for sharing. I, too, have spent years in "awesome offs." Seeking to be the best, first place, placed on a pedestal. Most of this to hide, disguise or distract from the shame I felt at my mess. Turns out I only added to the mess. I've also fallen from high heights several times. You'd think once would be enough for that, but I'm am definitely an slow and experiential learner. Thank you for this beautiful reminder. Though I am not new to finding beauty in the mess, I am new to the parish. And I have discovered my shadow friends--perfectionism, achievement, and shame visit often. This reminder helps me to tell these friends I no longer accept their invitation to dance.SoberSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17552196939644579575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-62516018412907373552012-08-14T23:49:03.073-04:002012-08-14T23:49:03.073-04:00I read this last night when I first saw your post ...I read this last night when I first saw your post on twitter. Can't let it out of my heart. <br /><br />I have held my own(I'm not sure it's beautiful yet) mess in my arms out in front of me as I connected with others at home and on line. I see the protective barriers others throw up-and I can let them be, walk away from needing to challenge them.<br /><br />When I let folks see my own brokenness and they are surprised, *I* am surprised...it seems so obvious to me. I only wish I had allowed myself to be honestly in this place in my early 20's-here is where all my growth spurts in faith and hope have occurred. It is also the reason I have been able to reach out to others-as you have done so beautifully with this blog.<br /><br />Thank you for the chance to reflect and see more clearly.niskymom2fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230393288105102383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-86635833286737786122012-08-14T14:42:29.398-04:002012-08-14T14:42:29.398-04:00"I've always heard, "When life hands..."I've always heard, "When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade." Screw that. When life breaks you into a hundred tiny pieces -- pick them up, rearrange them, solder them back together, and end up with something stronger, more intricate, and more lovely than you started with. I'm very fond of stained glass windows... and survivors."<br /><br />A quote from the writings of my friend Rhi, that I instantly thought of as I read this. Just come here, from Ellie's blog (after having donated. Not to boast, just so as you know.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-30379250887839143482012-08-13T21:30:28.793-04:002012-08-13T21:30:28.793-04:00This post is stunning. Thank you - it was a pleas...This post is stunning. Thank you - it was a pleasure to meet you ('pleasure' is really too small and silly a word - I need a better word than THAT). <br /><br />Thanks for an amazing experience in Kentucky that I'll never forget.<br /><br />-EllieOne Crafty Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725034625939625126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-10020371358672040982012-08-13T21:04:35.792-04:002012-08-13T21:04:35.792-04:00This is a message I needed today. Also I love Elli...This is a message I needed today. Also I love Ellie and Heather so much, and am honored they call me a friend. xoxoTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08125618694139722572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-15184706406770236492012-08-13T15:08:02.794-04:002012-08-13T15:08:02.794-04:00Ellie and Heather are two wonderful, amazing women...Ellie and Heather are two wonderful, amazing women. I am proud to know them and so glad you got to meet them, too.SUEB0Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301963922769609715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-70027362262048103622012-08-13T15:02:55.105-04:002012-08-13T15:02:55.105-04:00I love this very very much.
Thank you. I love this very very much. <br /><br />Thank you. NLS 1993https://www.blogger.com/profile/13459019064975338207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-88853124884834908532012-08-13T12:43:37.770-04:002012-08-13T12:43:37.770-04:00My o My. A much needed breath of fresh cool damp a...My o My. A much needed breath of fresh cool damp air at a hot & dry oasis. Thanks be to God and you folks.<br /><br />Sheldon CurryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10636228129178453753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2467092921624269928.post-70035695299118980202012-08-13T12:30:52.839-04:002012-08-13T12:30:52.839-04:00Your beautiful mess has made me feel safe.
Your beautiful mess has made me feel safe.<br /><br />Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895172659177247743noreply@blogger.com