Comments on: A Sinking Feeling

By: Davina

Davina — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:30:26 +0000

Thanks Janice.
You are SO right! Seems the more we know too, the easier it is for the “shoulds” to creep in. That’s what I love about coaching — having that sounding board is important when you’re in your “stuff” and can’t see beyond it.

HI Jannie.
Sour writing wells! Ha, ha that’s a really good one. You’re a natural at these :-)

I think this happens during a period of growth (that just popped into my mind) — similar to the frustration of a child who is trying to do something (such as learn to walk or draw) and they can’t quite get it yet. It’s just not developed yet, but so frustrating because you know you can do it, but just not yet. I’m rambling a bit, but I think that makes sense.

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:55:26 +0000

OUR writing wells! Not SOUR writing wells.

ha ha, you just gave me a good typo unintentionally.

THANKS!!
.-= Jannie Funster´s last blog ..The Unbreakable Child: Book Review =-.

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:51:41 +0000

I like what Vered said. I know from my own experience when I post because I feel I “should” rather than when something has inspired me to write, the post usually does not work well, and I know it.

Funny how we ALL struggle sometimes with thoughts of worrying what to write, or worrying if we will ever write anything good again. But those are usually the times sour writing wells are re-filling, whether we know it or not.

And as Robin said up there, you wrote a great post about not writing one. That last paragraph about stuffing yourself into the same box year after year was pretty darn un box-like writing.
.-= Jannie Funster´s last blog ..The Unbreakable Child: Book Review =-.

By: janice

janice — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:41:36 +0000

Thanks, Davina; I enjoyed this. Lori read my latest post and sent me over.

I think one thing that makes it harder for me and for a lot of coaches I know, is a wee voice we have in our heads saying – despite all of our instincts, training and common sense – that we ‘should’ be able to do for ourselves what we do for others, even though we know full well the benefits of being coached and the uselessness and danger of shoulding all over ourselves.

I wish you all kinds of inspiration and peace, happiness in the details and the strength to do whatever you decide needs to be done – if anything. Whatever you choose to write about, you always do a fine job. The time between posts doesn’t worry me.
.-= janice´s last blog ..The House of the Thousand Horrormoans =-.

By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:12:06 +0000

Hi Evelyn.
Your comment went into the Spam folder for some strange reason. I know you’ll make the “right” decision for yourself regarding blogging. You have a lot of trust in allowing your process to unfold.

By: Davina

Davina — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:40:51 +0000

Hi Joanna.
I really appreciate your support here. You are right, that name does give me free reign doesn’t it? Funny you should mention the strap line… I changed it a few weeks ago. Maybe personal development is not the cup I’m to fill. The journey of emergence is sometimes longer than we’d like it to be. ;-)

Hi Wendy.
Thanks for your comment AND for your gumption. I like your style! It’s neat how we can look back on our perspectives and notice how they’ve changed and to feel fueled by those changes. I get that you are a firey one… :-)

Hi Cath.
It’s GREAT to see you here! I’ve missed you. And thanks for your compliment… it means a lot. Blogging is more of a challenge than I’d anticipated; the challenge is fitting it into your life as opposed to trying to fit your life into blogging. Thanks for your email BTW. Will be replying shortly.

Hi Patricia.
You’re a sweetheart — thank you.

But what? 100 women are coming to your house! OMG! If I lived closer I would feel compelled to help you get ready for your guests. I’d rather clean someone else’s house than my own apt. I would clean and you could be freed up to juice the apples and make the pumpkin pies… providing they are gluten-free and I could eat some :-)

I’m seeing this blogging thing take a “pause” — not just for me personally, but for others too. It must be a cycle???

What are you going to do re your health insurance? I hope this works out because it seems you’ve been making real progress with your health.