Carrie and Danielle - Latest Comments in How have you changed?

Re: How have you changed?

VanessaRae — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:28:57 -0000

I'm taking action instead of just planning. I listen more instead of always trying to get my point across, I respect my opinion more by not always asking for a second one.

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Tao — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:40:40 -0000

I realized happiness was a choice.

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Marie Leona — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:36:34 -0000

I am more aware of the journey and at times, I can actually sit quietly and look for the lesson taught, and then the true answer is revealed.
I am more at peace with myself, more patient, kinder to my soul.

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Lisa — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:26:50 -0000

I've finally come face to face with the fact that I am a compulsive shopper, and that my life has become unmanageable.

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Ngonzi Truth Crushshon — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:17:52 -0000

I was a people-pleaser and now I'm focused on my priorities first!

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Ramona — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:32:42 -0000

I, too, was snobby and righteous. I was loud and secretly afraid that I was not smart enough. I am quieter now-- and most of the time unafraid. I am not snobby and righteous anymore, and I try to stay present and connect with people.

~Ramona

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Alison — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:59:51 -0000

I love this. I remember so many times as a little girl having people not listen to me or just put in an automatic response because they didn't think a little girl would have something to say. I see little kids, and they understand a lot that adults are forgetting.

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Connie — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:14:15 -0000

I heartily agree with Danielle here; the older I get and the more I live my little life the less I have to say and the more I listen and watch and thrill to all the tiny examples of life's great gift. I try to empathize a lot more basically.

Re: How have you changed?

Jennifer Sage — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:33:22 -0000

What you have written is up there with the Desiederata. Has the quality of wisdom of the ages about it. Wish I knew how to print just this one off. I would put it in my journal

Re: How have you changed?

Danielle LaPorte — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:14:14 -0000

I just checked out your blog...so lovely.
(and I too am a head rather than bod' person.)
ANd I am endeavoring to tune into my temple more.

Re: How have you changed?

Danielle LaPorte — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:12:45 -0000

Sensual is the cousin of courage.
Way to be.
xo
D

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Danielle LaPorte — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:09:27 -0000

I'm circling 'round to this one as well...I think it's where true art comes from.

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Aleca- Creative Natural — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:32:03 -0000

Those small steps sffect you in the long run as it will everyone else. I can tell you when being thanked by someone who truly appreciates it- I want to do more- be better- go above and beyond for them. Because I know they will appreciate me. Your decision to be this person is a great quality. so- thank you.

Re: How have you changed?

Aleca- Creative Natural — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:27:45 -0000

Im much more confidant in myself. This is something I wish I had years ago- I could have done so much more. But- I have also realized that he past is what it is and I can only affect the future by my decisions today. So on with confidance to tackle my day to day resposiblities. :)

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marn — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:47:12 -0000

Love your reply! I too am working on this (at age 37)! As posted above the most important people to me are the ones in the 4 walls of this house. MY family.

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Kristen — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:21:10 -0000

I no longer wait for MY mother's acceptance....at 38, I FINALLY realized it's time to grow up and be the strength for my own family.

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Anna — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:11:50 -0000

I now know how to take real responsibility for how I feel. It's no longer me waiting for someone else to change so that I can that I feel better. It's helped me step out of the blaming Paradigm altogether. No one, not even George Bush needs to be different so that I can be happy.

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Ella — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:10:48 -0000

I'm more in touch with the physical. It's happening slowly, but I am steadily trying to build on awareness inside my body, not just my head.

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Lorrie Jones — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:10:45 -0000

Hello again Carrie and Danielle! Being "sensual cultivated", I have let go of living from "my head" only and have embraced the exquisite wisdom of trusting my senses to lead me in living from my heart. How I feel in my body, how I hear sounds, see beauty and taste the lusciousness of life, helps me stay in the present moment and reminds me to be "who" I truly am. I have let go of rigid thinking and instead bring compassion and love to my own life and to the lives of people I work with. I feel softer and more expansive. I am able to accept what life brings me with gratitude and equanimity.

Blessings to you both for your astounding success and gift to this world! LJ

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Jennifer Sage — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:02:08 -0000

that is eye poppingly interesting. I know a bit about MBTI but not enough to comment. The shadow parts emerge in mid life but what you are saying is it happened much quicker than that.
I would be interested to hear if you find out from an MBTI trained person

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Candy Lee — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:27:44 -0000

I've done the myers-briggs a few times... in the past I used to score quite strongly as an "J" (structured • decided • organized • scheduled), but over the last 1+ years after living a few months in Europe, I've completely gone the other direction and have been scoring "P"'s consistently (flexible • open • adaptable • spontaneous), which is interesting!

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Rushmi — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:25:34 -0000

I don't feel like i need to live up to some high standard that I thought everyone had for me. I am more relaxed with who I am, what I do, and I don't need to pretend anymore. it's so FREEING!

Re: How have you changed?

Elisabeth — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:09:03 -0000

Change is gradual and on-going... I don't know if I can say I've changed, but I can say what I'm working on and what has shifted.

I'm certainly more comfortable and happy with the "not knowing" aspect of life; when I was young I needed to know what, when, where, how, all in advance. I needed to have career, partner, social life, future all lined up. Now I have much more of a sense of adventure, where not knowing how it will go is part of the fun.
I ongoingly try to appreciate people more. I thank my partner and tell him he's fabulous, every chance I get. I thank my family when they do things for me, even when I don't ask or when they'd do it anyway. I make an effort to compliment or thank co-workers daily. It makes an unbelievable difference.

Re: How have you changed?

Susie Hutchinson — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:45:47 -0000

I no long feel the need to explain, justify or deny.

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alligator_kate — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:43:27 -0000

I was over-anxious, had a hard time saying no to the demands of others in my profession, and expected nothing less than perfection from myself. I have spent the last seven years learning to relax, enjoy life in all of its imperfection, wabi sabi style, love myself as I am, and to say no when I want to, even when it seems like something I 'should' say yes to. I have a much freer, more magical life, open to the moment.