tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post2278987648954065488..comments2023-04-03T01:51:34.955-07:00Comments on Eating Life Raw.: Truth vs HysteriaLeah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-64568771155508724682012-04-08T08:45:52.387-07:002012-04-08T08:45:52.387-07:00Tameka, I hope you kept that diary. I have journal...Tameka, I hope you kept that diary. I have journals going all the way back to the 80's and some of the themes are still the same. I think there are some truths that we need constant reminders of. These truths are often linked to security and self-worth. <br />No matter how old I get I still need to be reminded to not fear and love myself. Funny huh?<br />Thanks for your sweet post this morning Tameka. I always love it when I find you here.Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-23582735614901678302012-04-08T08:42:39.404-07:002012-04-08T08:42:39.404-07:00Melissa, sometimes I feel as though life simply ha...Melissa, sometimes I feel as though life simply happens to me, but in the middle of the happening I still have choices to make: how will I respond to the events etc. I believe that deep within our hearts we know what direction to move in and what to do with our lives. <br />I've done many things in life that went against what I felt called to, but necessity dictated that I do them. Regardless, the road has always led me in the direction of the light.<br />Thank you for your heartfelt post Melissa.Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-19075667363869850972012-04-08T08:38:04.520-07:002012-04-08T08:38:04.520-07:00Dawnie, detachment is a powerful tool as long as y...Dawnie, detachment is a powerful tool as long as you don't lock things up and throw away the key. Sometimes we need to re-attach. <br /><br />Your path has brought so many blessings to so many people. I believe the same for you as I do for myself, that is that things are just as they should be at the time.<br /><br />I try to rest in what is now while simultaneously moving forward towards my dreams.<br />Sending big hugs!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-68074857401367645602012-04-08T07:49:14.025-07:002012-04-08T07:49:14.025-07:00What an amazingly honest post. Funny, I was purgin...What an amazingly honest post. Funny, I was purging some books and recently came across a diary that I kept when I was in my early 20's. As I was reading, I felt like a lot of the things I was complaining about were still mainstays in my life now and I did get a little down. I shook if off though because I am far and away from that young girl I was then. I had to remind myself of the journey and not get to stuck on certain aspects. Your post was also another reminder for me that I desperately needed. Thanks Leah, for always living your life raw and what an amazing life it is! :-) <br /><br />http://lyricfire.typepad.com/lyric-fire/2012/04/lyric-fire-napowrimo-2012-day-eight-of-30-poems-in-30-days-manna-moonbeams.htmlTamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-57449057111789549952012-04-02T07:06:32.081-07:002012-04-02T07:06:32.081-07:00This is one of the best reads I've had this da...This is one of the best reads I've had this day. I've been contemplating on the same thing with my parents at the start of this year. Most reflections centered on fear ~ of the future. Questions on stability also arose, settling down and having a job I could count on.<br /><br />Reading your life, it seems that you've gone through a lot yourself. Your experiences are enriching and inspiring. But what I admire most about you is your faithfulness to life. It just keeps getting better ~ with the choices that you make.The road isn't always clear but you just keep on moving forward.<br /><br />This is absolutely inspiring Leah. Thanks for sharing.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-36297525396110428032012-04-01T12:21:17.151-07:002012-04-01T12:21:17.151-07:00Stephen, unfortunately I'm way to familiar wit...Stephen, unfortunately I'm way to familiar with senior moments. Thanks!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-50748129935494360162012-04-01T09:58:32.750-07:002012-04-01T09:58:32.750-07:00Oops! I'll blame it on a "senior moment!&...Oops! I'll blame it on a "senior moment!" Ha! I look forward to reading more of your posts.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-91616898764763544112012-03-31T09:26:38.692-07:002012-03-31T09:26:38.692-07:00Kathy, I love that quote. It always me to accept m...Kathy, I love that quote. It always me to accept myself as I am. What a gift. Looking back I cringe at some of my choices, but all in all, mixed in with all the better choices, they have made me who I am. It's so wonderful to see you my dear!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-83836911957905019392012-03-31T09:22:16.207-07:002012-03-31T09:22:16.207-07:00Hi Leah!...What varying paths we all have...maybe ...Hi Leah!...What varying paths we all have...maybe a key, at least for me, is figuring out each of our paths, given our past experiences, strengths, weaknesses and aspirations. I try to live with the ideas of a modified quote from Maya Angelou..."In this moment, I'm doing the best I can with what I know now, and when I know better/differently, I'll do better"...whatever that "better" might be to each one of us.Kathyhttp://pocketperspectives.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-46358637894497954162012-03-31T09:17:38.204-07:002012-03-31T09:17:38.204-07:00Corinne, we each have our own life history, mine i...Corinne, we each have our own life history, mine is no more interesting than the next guys except it reads more like a rap sheet. LOL!! I've got no idea what it took for you to reach the destination of now...the bravery and sacrifices. We're all epic and amazing! <br /><br />I'm so excited for you Corinne. You are following your passion and we are all benefitting from your love for words and your open heart. You inspire all of us. Oh, you are not a wanna be writer. You ARE a writer. Never forget that. Say it out loud: "I am a writer!" There! Feels good huh?<br />Love!<br />LeahLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-33673300158121412972012-03-31T08:54:14.838-07:002012-03-31T08:54:14.838-07:00Leah, I have found that the people who inspire me ...Leah, I have found that the people who inspire me the most are those who, like you, march to their own drum beat. My life may not have been as colorful and interesting as yours seems to have been, but I have tried to be true to myself. I have been rich and poor, corporate worker and social worker, student and teacher simultaneously at 40 and now a wannabe writer. I'm blessed that thanks to my husband (who I married when I was 41 after being single despite our culture) I have financial security, but I certainly following own's passion over security.Thank you for being an inspiration to me, Leah. ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-28971134440342793272012-03-29T17:00:55.069-07:002012-03-29T17:00:55.069-07:00Oh my, what a rock solid topic! I had a wee moment...Oh my, what a rock solid topic! I had a wee moment of this last night, voicing very real and sincere frustration about a relationship that I am working hard to figure out. That brought up all those fears that are based on cultural expectations - will I ever get married? Will it happen before I'm too old to have children? Will I end up an alone and lonely elderly person with no family to turn to? <br /><br />Those are valid fears, so I gave them their moment in the spotlight, then I shut those thoughts off. The reality is that I've never been one of those people who burned with the desire to be married, have kids, have the house w/ the white picket fence and live & die in the same town w/out experiencing any other place in the world. I've chosen my path, and it's been a different one from the "cultural norm". For the most part, that's been okay.<br /><br />Do I still hope for marriage and children? Yes. Will I die if it doesn't happen? No. I'll be disappointed, but I'll be okay. It's the hysteria cycle that I work hard to avoid. Detachment - I find this state of mind to be more and more valuable, the older I get.<br /><br />Great post, Leah!<br /><br />- DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-60345720895251654362012-03-29T04:44:11.364-07:002012-03-29T04:44:11.364-07:00Oh Lacey, I love how in sync we are. Yes, we all n...Oh Lacey, I love how in sync we are. Yes, we all need a girlfriend to vent with although I love how you put it: "A slapper and a cryer!" LOL!! You're fabulous and I love that you're here. We're due for one of our sessions. Things are popping with the book!<br />Love!!!!!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-36451867722955418242012-03-29T04:41:35.418-07:002012-03-29T04:41:35.418-07:00Hi Chubby, thanks for the visit and comment. I'...Hi Chubby, thanks for the visit and comment. I'll be by to see what's shaking in your world!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-60015623781698916772012-03-29T04:40:39.917-07:002012-03-29T04:40:39.917-07:00Rachel, I love that line too and yes, it's tot...Rachel, I love that line too and yes, it's totally true;)Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-22442321932481856512012-03-28T18:53:31.805-07:002012-03-28T18:53:31.805-07:00I should not have read this while Mallory was at g...I should not have read this while Mallory was at gymnastics...had me all.teary eyed. I just loved IT! Its awesome to have girlfriends to take turns being the slapper and cryer! The bumps in life strengthen you like calloused hands they mark your soul with memories of your journey.Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029466857374329202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-62927628090227069822012-03-28T14:05:26.621-07:002012-03-28T14:05:26.621-07:00Hello:
I just found your blog thanks to The Blog F...Hello:<br />I just found your blog thanks to The Blog Farm and I think you're a great writer. I loved learning about all of your accomplishments in your recent post, and I know I'll be back for more. I hope you'll visit me at Chubby Chatterbox. If you do, press the join button and I'll return the favor. I hope you have a great day.<br /><br />Chubby Chatterboxstephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-39509842859007662282012-03-28T10:48:54.885-07:002012-03-28T10:48:54.885-07:00HA! "...but there were other times when being...HA! "...but there were other times when being married was a lot like trying to learn how to swim while handcuffed to a buffalo." So true. :) :) :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-76902236728071625042012-03-28T05:10:43.861-07:002012-03-28T05:10:43.861-07:00Hi Anne! Yes, it was and is a good life, although ...Hi Anne! Yes, it was and is a good life, although sometimes it seemed tougher than it needed to be. But all in all I get it, and I can see the lessons taught which strengthens me for future lessons...I hope. One can never be to sure of themselves though can they. ;)<br />Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comment!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-7990629390785982072012-03-28T05:07:47.795-07:002012-03-28T05:07:47.795-07:00Jodi, meeting up with people like you makes the jo...Jodi, meeting up with people like you makes the journey easier to embrace. It inspires me to continue and to see that there are many out there like myself willing to give up comfort in order to dream.<br />I'm glad you're here with me Jodi.<br />XOXOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-70840751446651124192012-03-28T05:04:26.500-07:002012-03-28T05:04:26.500-07:00Lynn, I admire your bravery, certainly the road wi...Lynn, I admire your bravery, certainly the road will rise up to meet you. That's the thing though...if you don't follow your dreams you wind up feeling incomplete and bored. Being afraid of your dreams is like being afraid of to walk, if you don't do it you'll never get any where.Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-13471411231836091412012-03-28T01:12:53.763-07:002012-03-28T01:12:53.763-07:00Just found your blog and this post quite insightfu...Just found your blog and this post quite insightful. I guess we do have to remember to move as whatever life throws at us should be for our good, if we know how to handle it. You seem to have had a good life. Happy for you!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-29867295326684020992012-03-27T21:58:19.458-07:002012-03-27T21:58:19.458-07:00I love the path that you are on - it's exactly...I love the path that you are on - it's exactly the right one for you. I, too, have moments of feeling sorry for myself - missing health insurance, a nest egg, and financial security. But, like you, I made this bed, and I am almost always happy to lie in it. I have complete freedom. I choose what to do with my days. I am paying my way through life on my terms. And while I am working on creating more abundance - I am so grateful that this is the path that I chose. And I'm grateful that we're on this path together, sweet Leah. So grateful. Love to you, my friend.Jodi Chapmanhttp://www.jodichapman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-10880257897982065372012-03-27T07:18:11.849-07:002012-03-27T07:18:11.849-07:00Wow, this was really beautiful. Very inspriring. I...Wow, this was really beautiful. Very inspriring. I made the decision to leave one of those nice cushy corporate jobs because, you know what? I hated it and no amount of health insurance and salary security seems worth it when you aren't happy and can't pursue what you really want to do. We don't know what "red socks" are in our future, do we?Lynn Schneiderhttp://www.lynnschneiderbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-80703979438890479482012-03-27T06:56:39.251-07:002012-03-27T06:56:39.251-07:00Karen, I guess it was and is wondrous. But I have ...Karen, I guess it was and is wondrous. But I have a sneaky suspicion that that is how life is supposed to be. I'm sure your life is wondrous too and it's wondrous because you make it that way.<br /><br />XOXOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.com