tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post6505311974151171385..comments2023-04-03T01:51:34.955-07:00Comments on Eating Life Raw.: Purposeful VulnerabilityLeah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-13619487060836033872012-06-12T19:14:49.969-07:002012-06-12T19:14:49.969-07:00Thank you Tanya for expressing your heart here on ...Thank you Tanya for expressing your heart here on ELR. I do understand the feelings of vulnerability that come with writing a novel, but a month or so into this I can honestly say that it was so worth it and I feel so blessed at having been able to pen my novel and use what I have to create something beautiful<br />Keep on writing and let me know when you publish. I'll be at the front of the line waiting to read it.<br />Hug,<br />LeahLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-30335888389595787292012-06-12T18:42:00.281-07:002012-06-12T18:42:00.281-07:00Leah:
I have been struggling with this issue of vu...Leah:<br />I have been struggling with this issue of vulnerability as I finish my book. I understand about "writers writing their hearts and putting those delicate emotions our there for the world to see". <br />Those who we write for accept and love us.<br />Thanks for being you, Tanya aka CaperpoetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-65336318650303417752012-05-05T08:46:35.810-07:002012-05-05T08:46:35.810-07:00Dear Dawnie, I can see now that publishing the con...Dear Dawnie, I can see now that publishing the contents of one's heart can lead to nothing but vulnerability. As you said, "writers write their hearts and then put those delicate emotions out there for the whole world to see, accept or reject."<br /><br />I guess it's the rejection that we're most afraid of, steeling ourselves against it before it even happens. I will always write true, no matter who rejects it. Those who accept it are the ones it's been written for.<br /><br />Hugs!!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-67311898972258589222012-05-05T08:42:47.093-07:002012-05-05T08:42:47.093-07:00Thank you Jessica. Cosette's Tribe is a life w...Thank you Jessica. Cosette's Tribe is a life work. It took from then to now to produce it. LOL! I have more books/words in the future and I'm hoping that the journey is as exciting as my journey in publishing Cosette's Tribe.<br />I'm excited and nervous! LOL!!<br />Thank you sweet Jessica for being here with me.<br />Love!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-41521390746479899932012-05-05T08:40:12.930-07:002012-05-05T08:40:12.930-07:00Corinne, thank you. What you just said is somethin...Corinne, thank you. What you just said is something I believe the universe is trying to communicate to me—that I am already a success. Why is that so hard to grasp sometimes. We're such conditional creatures.<br />Thank you for your love and support Corinne. It means so much to me.<br />XOXOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-91696156540972437182012-05-02T17:57:23.082-07:002012-05-02T17:57:23.082-07:00Purposeful vulnerability. It's a curious thin...Purposeful vulnerability. It's a curious thing, yes? When I started blogging, I realized early on that I had to not only accept, but embrace a new level of transparency on a pretty large level. Oddly, the global aspect of people reading my work doesn't nerve me out half as much as people close to me reading my work does! Still, writers write their hearts and then put those delicate emotions out there for the whole world to see, accept or reject.<br /><br />I'm walking a parallel course of purposeful vulnerability in another area of my life as well, so your words struck another common chord. It requires a brave heart to be vulnerable, and I'll be honest and say I'm not all that comfortable with it...the bravery and vulnerability. But I'm doing it. And I'm happy I'm doing it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained and all those other old adages, right?!<br /><br />Carpe Happy, my sweet sister, to return your words to you. I am thrilled for you about this bright new accomplishment! <br /><br />With love,<br /><br />DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-90792964055896562482012-05-02T06:13:18.644-07:002012-05-02T06:13:18.644-07:00This was a beautiful post. I am so excited for you...This was a beautiful post. I am so excited for you! What wonderful daughters you have for launching a release party. I can't imagine the amazing and yet sometimes difficult journey it must have been..from coming up with ideas that went into the book (perhaps revisiting past memories that were painful)...and going all the way through the publishing process. I am looking forward to giving it a read myself in the near future.<br /><br />Congratulations again!Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-8735081848683987572012-05-01T22:45:28.302-07:002012-05-01T22:45:28.302-07:00How beautifully you've shared your feelings, L...How beautifully you've shared your feelings, Leah. So proud to know that you did the bold thing - you put yourself out there in this book. I'm certain it's going to be a success. YOU already are! ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-72178769910682770512012-05-01T06:02:29.694-07:002012-05-01T06:02:29.694-07:00Oh Tameka, you're so sweet. Thank you for bles...Oh Tameka, you're so sweet. Thank you for blessing me with your heart and words. I admire you also. You're bold, and talented and have a heart the size of the sky. Thank you <3<br />XOXOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-64832228050686942402012-05-01T05:45:11.743-07:002012-05-01T05:45:11.743-07:00Leah I am so proud to know you. I am inspired by y...Leah I am so proud to know you. I am inspired by your journey and can't wait to read your book! Thanks also for taking the time to keep up with your fellow bloggers and their projects while you were busy with yours. Your generosity has not gone unnoticed. I pray that your book sales blossom each day. You deserve to have your story read widely. I speak success over you my friend. I admire you! <br /><br />http://lyricfire.typepad.com/lyric-fire/2012/04/lyric-fire-napowrimo-2012-day-30-of-30-poems-in-30-days-feed-me-featured-on-nprs-tell-me-more-show-.htmlTamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-12693896962034818652012-04-30T07:16:05.914-07:002012-04-30T07:16:05.914-07:00Dear beautiful Authentic, thank you so much! I rea...Dear beautiful Authentic, thank you so much! I really appreciate your presence here with me. Yes, Cosette's Tribe is on Amazon, and also B&N. B&N has the book on sale so I would go there;)<br />Sending enormous hugs to you!<br />Leah<br />XOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-57797256509485978682012-04-30T07:13:52.917-07:002012-04-30T07:13:52.917-07:00Thank you Linda! Yes, we learn, we grow, we share....Thank you Linda! Yes, we learn, we grow, we share. That seems to be the way life works. I really appreciate the tribe that surrounds me—the friends and family who have stuck with me and rooted me on. You are one of those people Linda, my birthday sista! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.<br />XOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-13540296678281093192012-04-30T07:11:11.600-07:002012-04-30T07:11:11.600-07:00Melissa, it is like having a baby. This baby took ...Melissa, it is like having a baby. This baby took many years to deliver. I love that the struggles of my childhood have become a thing of beauty and light. It really overwhelms me with gratitude when I think about it. I've been boohooing a whole lot lately but I figure it is all a part of the process. Sending love and hugs to you sweet Melissa. Thank you for all your support. <br /><br />P.S. I am working on getting an e-book version of Cosette's Tribe formatted so you will be able to read it.<br />XOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-79038736453755074382012-04-30T07:07:19.121-07:002012-04-30T07:07:19.121-07:00Dear sweet Rimly, thank you for your loving post. ...Dear sweet Rimly, thank you for your loving post. It is all those things and more. I can't wait for you to read Cosette's Tribe. I think you'll enjoy it;)<br />Sending love right back to you Rimly. You're amazing!<br />XOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-17789788207317412362012-04-30T07:04:35.429-07:002012-04-30T07:04:35.429-07:00Kathy, I can feel you here with me, and it makes a...Kathy, I can feel you here with me, and it makes a world of difference. My family and friends have been amazing. I can't believe how unnerving it is to put your first novel out there. LOL!! I may start having an evening beverage just to help me sleep;)<br />Big hugs Kathy!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-36558764229765512682012-04-30T07:02:30.837-07:002012-04-30T07:02:30.837-07:00Jayne, I'm hoping that your visit with Cosette...Jayne, I'm hoping that your visit with Cosette is meaningful. I love that you're reading my book. <3<br />XOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-16457233153669832822012-04-30T06:59:46.181-07:002012-04-30T06:59:46.181-07:00Cheryl, it took years for me to be ready to write ...Cheryl, it took years for me to be ready to write about it. I remember having a little epiphany about how not ALL of my childhood memories were bad ones, so I began to write about the good memories. After a while the good memories were able to outshine the bad ones, leaving me with an appreciation for all the good stuff that happened to me as a kid. From there I was able to move forward. I still have some distance to travel, and quite honestly I'm not certain that I'll ever be "there" 100%. <br />Thank you for posting Cheryl. I'm hoping you can find your way to a place where the shadows are merely shadows, and are no longer monsters in waiting.<br />Hugs,<br />LeahLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-23210548508965209402012-04-29T09:05:19.433-07:002012-04-29T09:05:19.433-07:00What a wonderful and inspiring post Leah.
"B...What a wonderful and inspiring post Leah.<br /><br />"But isn’t that how art is suppose to be—intimate and honest, touching the hidden places and waking them up; inspiring us to see more than the obvious."<br /><br />Congratulations! I look forward to reading your book. Is it available on Amazon?Authentic Imperfectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762250188776711632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-13283696881560848622012-04-29T09:01:13.794-07:002012-04-29T09:01:13.794-07:00Congratulations, Leah! I agree that art comes fro...Congratulations, Leah! I agree that art comes from the depths of our personal experience. The artist turns pain into art as the alchemist turns rocks into gold. Thank you for all that you are! XOXODangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-24755092746082141252012-04-29T06:29:05.404-07:002012-04-29T06:29:05.404-07:00I hope it lands in my country too :)I'm so pro...I hope it lands in my country too :)I'm so proud of you. Is the feeling the same way as giving birth to a wonderful baby? It amazes me how dreams could come as true as this and wow, we can hold and feel your success as you share it in your page.<br /><br />You are right, you made yourself vulnerable but this just shows your readiness to accept what the world holds for you. And it is indeed with a purpose :) <br /><br />I am so happy for you :*Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-78644147727030127822012-04-28T22:43:59.677-07:002012-04-28T22:43:59.677-07:00Leah you are amazing. I am sure Cosette's Trib...Leah you are amazing. I am sure Cosette's Tribe will do wonders. I am planning to buy a copy here in India. I am looking forward to reading it. It must be such feeling of relief, satisfaction as well as exhaustion. You finally did it. Congratulation my friend. xoxo<br /><br />http://rimlybezbaruah.blogspot.in/2012/04/dusk.htmlRimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-48925697284861051572012-04-28T19:53:44.545-07:002012-04-28T19:53:44.545-07:00Leah...this is so wonderful! Congratulations to yo...Leah...this is so wonderful! Congratulations to you on your sustained courage and successful launch....and your family right there celebrating with and supporting you... right along beside and with you!...and so are the rest of us!!!!! Hugely warm smiles of appreciation to you! KathyKathyhttp://pocketperspectives.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-81834853089833080432012-04-28T15:09:49.670-07:002012-04-28T15:09:49.670-07:00Thank you sweet Karen. I know you are about to lau...Thank you sweet Karen. I know you are about to launch book two of the Bibliophiles and I can't wait to get my greedy little hands on it.<br />Hugs!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-57860200609346572762012-04-28T15:08:43.694-07:002012-04-28T15:08:43.694-07:00Thank you Debbie. All writers are vulnerable aren&...Thank you Debbie. All writers are vulnerable aren't they. They write down their thoughts and then show them to the world. When is your novel coming out?<br />XOLeah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-32159389915668355052012-04-28T15:04:25.078-07:002012-04-28T15:04:25.078-07:00Leah, thank you for being brave enough to be vulne...Leah, thank you for being brave enough to be vulnerable, and showing us the curative powers of spiritual alchemy. I got my copy of <em>Cosette’s</em> Tribe today. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.com