June 26, 2010

...thank you for responding to my S.O.S.

i have been sitting in wonder at all the profound comments left on my last post
about being under the influence of the "compare" gremlins.
i have so many emotions welling up deep inside me,
and try as i may to bring them to the surface in words of gratitude,
i am left speechless.
i hope you will forgive me as i am going to leave town with my family
for a few weeks...before i have even begun to thank all of you for the kindest of words.  the gentlest nudgings of encouragement.  the biggest of hugs.  the tightest holding of hands.  the lifting.  the singing.  the cartwheeling.  the boat hopping.  the lighthouse flashings.  the rah rah-ings. the feast making.  the waving of magic wands. the kicking of the "c" word to the curb.  the tossing of picnics onto my dingy boat. the peeling off of my masking tape and turning it into a giant ball. and for pulling in and out of port with me.   
i was especially touched by a reminder that "i do have talents that have inherently been given to me." i believe they are from above and by not acknowledging those talents...i am being most ungrateful.  yuck!  so when i return, i will be setting again at sea but this time i will be taking my talents with me.  owning them.  keeping them close.  getting reacquainted with one another and striving to be content with wherever my little boat  
and my talents might  chance to sail.


cul*ti*vate your talents...even if you have to dig deep for them

32 comments:

  1. sail forth, dear girl, and enjoy the journey!
    Beth

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  2. Bravo to you! Safe travels to you and your family

    lindy

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  3. I think creative people have a harder time, finding their niche. Enjoy your family get-a-way, your life boat! When you return, before returning to the sea. It's all aboutyou can focus on your sailing, testing the waters and see what treasures, you chose to share.
    The greatest sea is your soul, it takes years to master this one. Storms of change are to be expected; you aren't the only one sailing out there. There are plenty of islands we can stop at to rest, reflect and restore ourselves. It is all about the journey...

    Congrats on being a link on Crescendoh, today!
    A huge celebration to be recognized and such a heART felt post! You really put yourself out there... Enjoy!!! xXx

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  4. I rearranged a sentence, didn't catch it:
    When you return, before returning to the sea, think about what treasures you want to share. Then you can focus on your sailing, It's all about testing the waters and your view of the beauty you behold! I really botched that up....oops!

    Have a safe trip with your wonderful family~

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  5. Enjoy your trip with the family.

    I totally enjoy your blog...new reader and follower here.

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  6. Sail away! And have a great trip! I'll be waiting eagerly for your next post, hopefully with some of those fantastic pictures you always take. :)

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  7. you go girl!!! (do you have any idea how much i absolutely adore you?!!!) enjoy your time and travels with your adorable family......sail on, sweet one!!! xox, :)))

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  8. I'm so glad that you've decided to let go of the anchor. Sail on...be free.

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  9. Yea, Chrissy!! I would say that I will miss you , but I will be gone too.... So bon voyage, smooth sailing, hugs and hearts to you and see you on the other side, when we both come back relaxed and refreshed and ready for our next artful adventure, whatever it might be!!!

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  10. have boatloads of fun. i'll be right here waiting til you get back. might be fidgeting. a little.

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  11. Have fun on your travel! Hopefully we can set up something to meet up :) That would be a treat :)

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  12. Have a great time away. I'll be anxiously awaiting your return.

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  13. have a good time with your family..I am sure you will have great pictures...I completly understand your last post..I also wanted to mention the good side of not letting our artist out early on....I think about how much I have to look forward too when I do find her..How much fun we are going to have together..How maybe you will unleash your inner artist right when its your time..How you maybe met al these woman becuase when your artist comes out we will all be here to greet her......love you

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  14. yay! i love you chrissy! so glad you are finding your footing again. have a wonderful trip!

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  15. wow - you have a Wonderful blog! So refreshing and love what you have to say!

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  16. i simply adore you. everything about you. i hope you have an amazing trip!

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  17. you are the cutest- have a wonderful time.

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  18. hi Chrissy, sorry I havent been able to pop over to say hi sooner in the last week - have just caught up on your posts and oh my your lovely words about your dad made me smile so! gorgeous! and yay for kicking the 'c' word to the curb! have a great restful time away with your family x

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  19. Hi Chrissy, you won the runner up prize in my blog giveaway, come on over to find out what you've won :)

    Micki x

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  20. have a wonderful vacation with your family and take the time to continue to marinate in the glowing words of your friends who truly see the beautiful talent you have to share with the world =-)

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  21. Bon Voyage, dear one! You exude creativity with your love, your talents, your words, your Life.

    See ya' when you return :)

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  22. i think it's awesome that you put all of that out there in the last post - thank you! it's so disarming, and a good reminder that our art blogs are places for us to play, live, cultivate our own style - but that is easy to forget when we visit the many inspiring blogs and styles of artwork out there. comparison (that dirty dog) loves to sneak in when we least expect it and muddle up our self confidence! i say, love what you've got, chrissy, because what you have is fabulous! happy vacation! xo

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  23. Wow, what an incredible blog here! So very inspiring!!

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  24. Have a wonderful trip! What a beautiful post. You have a great way with words. Can't wait to see where your boat takes you when you return!

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  25. One word...YES!

    Love to you and have a FABULOUS trip. xox

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  26. Have a wonderful and safe trip :)

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  27. Have a wonderful trip Chrissy. When you get back you will be ready to set sail on the big ship again and that ship is beautiful.
    xoxcarol

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  28. YES! YES! YES!! You go, girl!! I'll be sailing right along with you (or rowing as it may be...). Love, Silke

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  29. so loving you and so excited to see more of your artistic abilities. it's hard to put yourself out there, but once you do you will float for days! i don't think me feet touched the ground after making a video of my painting process...and i'm still "high" from it and did another one! even have a youtube channel now...so if i can do it, the shy girl who wouldn't leave the house if she didn't have to, well, you can to!
    enjoy your time with your family. i'm leaving soon to. to love and cherish some girl time with my mom and sister...and slowing down and "sketching". i need to slow down...life is getting out of control..in a good way, but oh so out of control!
    loves and hugs and happy thoughts coming your way my friend!

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  30. oh I just read this post and I am so excited to see what unfolds! I totally love what Gloria was saying as well - in due time. Enjoy the mountains! I just came back from a wonderful camping trip...nothing like getting out of the city to clear your mind.

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  31. YES YES YES! All my mind/heart screams to me for you is YES!

    Happy dance for you. . . looking forward to see what you cultivate!

    I second what Dana said, "you have a way with words!"

    MmmHmm!

    With Love,
    Carissa

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your comments put the biggest smile on my face!
thank you so very much!