Take pride in what you do. The kind of pride I’m talking about is not the arrogant puffed-up kind; it’s just the just the whole idea of caring — fiercely caring. ~Red Auerbach
I read this quote today and it set my soul on fire. The ends of my fingertips are still smoldering.
Of the career paths I’ve walked in my life, I can say with gut-wrenching honesty I fiercely cared about my various vocations.
I’m saying this in a non-puffed-up-kind-of way, of course.
Sometimes my feet burned from the hot coals as I traversed the path, but when things mean enough to me, I’ll keep walking until I get to where I’m going. Plus, now I have some pretty neat callouses to give me cushion so I can continue walking the fierce-caring walk.
Having been formerly employed as a full-time writer, I suppose to some people that qualifies me as Writer with a capital “W.” I even still have an active Press Pass (yeah, with capital “Ps”). That said, anyone who writes is a writer in my eyes—Pass or No Pass.
As my good friend recently remarked to me while he was figuratively holding me on his shoulders during a pep talk, “You ARE an author. Own it!” (Thanks, mate! Shaka that and thanks for the reminder.)
Damn straight! And same to you. If you want to write, get to it! Don’t waste a second.
And while you’re at it, bring your caring ferocity along for the ride.
Blogging is a large slice of my writing activity and I approach all my writing efforts with that same fiercely caring heart. I want people to not only read my writing but to feel it down to their marrow. Can you feel it?
Think about this for just a few seconds: while you’re doing what you do in your life, whether it’s your regular day job or a weekend hobby, do you fiercely care? When you write a post, do you feel it in your bones and do your best to transfer that energy to your readers?
Why are you still reading this?
Head to the comments and tell me about something your fiercely care about. Or grab a piece of paper and a hot pink Crayon and spend five minutes describing the last time you did something you fiercely care about. Remember that feeling and bring it to more of the things you do.
Can we start a caring revolution?
As a follow-up to my previous post, THANK YOU for reading my and Tess’ posts and for your comments. I was blown away! I am confident that many people will feel loved as a result of YOU.
[Photo courtesy Mike Baird via Creative Commons license.]
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First – Happy Birthday!! Here’s sending you love, peace, loads of laughter, and joy as you continue your journey, whether it by by foot or as you take flight and soar!
There is a difference between that which I do with my whole being and that which I just “do.” I can feel it as I work and after the work is complete. Whether or not others notice, I do… and I own that feeling and that accomplishment. It becames a part of me though it always was. There is a difference between bravado and confidence…
I love reading your posts – Thank you Lori for writing, for sharing, and for being you!!
The Exception´s last [type] ..Love as Simple Machine
Hi M,
I am happy to see you here — I think you are one of the most fiercely caring people I know! Cheers to you.
Thanks for the birthday wishes, I’ve had a super-lovely birthday today thus far. I have a feeling that I would love to work with you, too. Did I ever mention I did some work at the Pentagon? (Another story for another day…) ; )
Thanks for your words about my posts. They really do mean a lot. Thanks for your supportive nature and I can’t wait to see your post about grace the first Wednesday of October.
Love to you, Ms. M. Thanks for taking the time to stop by to say hello.
~xo
Lori!
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!! Yahoooo!!!
LOVE this!!! And – I so deeply feel your caring (in so many beautiful ways!!).
Connecting with readers at a deeper level…is something I very much value. If I can somehow fully be that….be a conduit for that deeper connection…then that is very much a place that I want to be.
Lori, know that I see this in you…and it is so, so good to share our friendship…
Lance´s last [type] ..Sunday Thought For The Day
Hi Lance,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It’s never felt so good to be forty! (LOL) Seriously, I’ve had the best birthday to date, for sure. And, part of that is because of you. I’m so proud of you for your work preparing for your marathon. Seriously, that takes serious commitment and fortitude. You will CRUSH the 26.2 in a few weeks, Lance!
I know you, Lance, and you connect so deeply with your audience. I can FEEL your words deep in my soul. That’s why I love your and your writing so much. It comes from a place that is only you. And, it’s so gorgeous!
Thanks for being here today and for your unending support. It means a lot to me!
Much love to you and your family,
~xo
Fiercely caring! Hugs
Hi Simon,
When I think of someone who fiercely cares for his work and all he does in life, I think of you. Living and breathing caring for humanity = YOU.
Much love and hugs to you, too, Simon. And, enjoy that newly painted healing room — mark my words, I will be physically THERE in that room someday soon.
~xo
Lori (Surfer Girl),
There’s so much gentle healing power in your words. I drink them down and feel much better. I needed this post to remind me what I fiercely care about.
This line of yours was a friendly punch, “Damn straight! And same to you. If you want to write, get to it! Don’t waste a second.
Writing has been my friend almost my entire life.I do fiercely care about it.
There’s something so wonderful about putting words together that capture something I want, and sometimes need, to say. For ages, I didn’t share my writings, but now I’ve found that it’s easy…I just let them go.
Blogging has given me so much…not just in releasing my writing, but in the synergy that I feel from the writing of others. I just wish sometimes I could verbally express this so that people I know outside of blogging would understand how wonderful it is.
Thank you for being so fiercely caring:~)
Sara´s last [type] ..Story Photo- The Book Cover
Hello Sara!
(I still smile a mile wide when I see you calling me surfer girl — damn, I love it! Thank you!)
I’m so happy you can relate to this post — I had a feeling you would. You ooze beautiful, creative writing and poetry and I just adore your blog. Nay, I say I fiercely adore your blog and writing.
I hear what you’re saying about other’s writing. I get that from you, too, your creative energy. I think I’ve dared to do more with my blog from YOU than just about anything else. My goofy cartoon, for example. You dare others to venture into new territory and I find you to be such a blessing, Sara. Really.
About being able to express the beauty of blogging and the community of bloggers, I’m with you there, too. It’s simply wonderful. Thanks for speaking my language and for being part of my convocation of eagles.
Let us fly!
(smooch!)
~xo
Fiercely…what an awesome freakin’ word! I mean, it immediately conjures up such fantastic images and it has such passion in it. Team it with caring? Wowsa!! Good stuff.
Clearly Composed´s last [type] .. Nutrition Spotlight- The Autumn Salad
Hi Emma,
I appreciate your thoughts and seeing you here, sweets. And, omg, fiercely has always been one of my favorite freakin’ words, too! We’re soul sisters!
I can feel your energy, go get ‘em, girl. Wowsa is right!
Thanks again, lovely.
~xo
Hey Lori:
Happy Birthday!! Woo hoo! I enjoy your post and the passion that I feel from it…like you, I am passionate about my writing and I put a lot of love and energy into it. I hope others can feel this because I do put forth the effort and ferocity. Of course, there are many things I fiercely care about. But your post reminds me that if we care about something…I mean really care about something, we cannot do things half-ass (pardon my French). I have a feeling others can really tell when we’re doing something from the heart or not. Thanks again for a thought-provoking and energized post. Rock on!
Tim´s last [type] ..Becoming Indespensable- A Book Review of Linchpin
Hello Bro,
Thanks for the birthday wishes! I’m now officially forty, three hours and twenty-seven minutes. (LOL)
It’s been a great day and week.
There you go, Tim, go get it — exactly, half-assedness (is that even a word??) is for the birds. If it’s worth doing anything, do it with such intensity that you get singed a little. Why not? Life is short and there’s a lot out there to experience, love, and move full-throttle through.
I’m so happy to see you here, Tim, and I can feel this with all my heart, that you are on the precipice of something big — of mind-blowing proportions. You’re friggin talented, Mr. T!
I’m behind you 100%!
Love to you and your family!
~xo
I also fiercely care about writing. I fiercely care about helping people in any way I can. And I fiercely care about conservation. And I fiercely care about fly fishing.
You know, come to think about it, if something is worth caring about at all, isn’t it worth doing so fiercely?
Joshua Noerr´s last [type] ..The Lie Of Social Proof
Sorry to late to your comment, Josh. You know I adore your presence here. And, by the way, I can tell via your writing that you fiercely care about everything you do. Thanks for sharing your fierce caring with me, too. I can FEEL IT!
And, a big fat YES about your words regarding blogging the other day, too. Thumbs up!
~xo
Hi Lori .. gosh what a picture .. that is not a caring sea – perhaps for itself it is .. but it is wonderful .. such colours and movement .. and how appropriate the quote for me at the moment – it’s a tough one to live up to.
You’re absolutely right .. I do feel this way & this is my normal way of doing things .. but recently at times I’ve felt at the end of my tether, am having a brief blip now, but must get back up and running to the old days of doing things before elderly took over.
So my blogging is going to get better and develop into interesting ideas and projects to keep stimulation going and move on in life .. apart from the more important caring aspect for others in life, whomever they be, setting the example I know that I can set – being the inspirer of my own life ..
Certainly when I write .. it can just flow & it is amazing .. especially as this realisation has only come about since I’ve been blogging ..
Thanks Lori – great thoughts – Hilary
Hi Lori Surfer Girl .. and it must be/ have been your birthday .. I do hope you’re having a happy week: you did and are I guess – 40 + 1 day and counting?!
Hilary´s last [type] ..Emoticons- Book Packaging- ebooks what was the future- is now the past
Hi Hilary,
Your words washed over me like a gentle brook bubbling through a valley. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
I want to frame this thought of yours,
“…being the inspirer of my own life…”
Oh my, Hilary, this is it! This is the essence! This grabbed me by the nape of my neck and spun me around. Exactly! I think you inspired another future post with this line — I can’t wait to expand this thought into an entire post. Woot!
Finally, thanks, again for your birthday wished. It’s been one hell of a birthday. Very good. Thank you thank you thank you!
Sending lots of love your way!
~xo
I can’t resist…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ5SwfAqkVg
Loved it, Lisis! Thanks! Funny…
I can count on you ALWAYS to make me smile a mile wide.
Hi Lori,
I fiercely care about inspiring posts like this that give yet another glimpse into how special the writer is.
Nimble Jane is one of my favorite places to visit for this (and many other) reasons.
George
George Angus´s last [type] ..My Writing is All Spaced Out
Hi George,
Well, well, here you are again making me blush from head to toe. Yes, it happens. I’m calling this the “body blush.” And, quit being so nice or I’m gonna have to come up there and personally buy you a few brewskis and hang out in your neck of the woods.
You. Are. Awesome.
Thanks for being your awesome self, Mr. Angus.
~xo
Lori, I just want to thank you for the fiercely caring spirit with which you approach all your life. So if you’re writing a new post, almost regardless of the subject that caring spirit is going to leap through your words….
…just as it’s going to shine through anything else you do. In fact, that wonderfully enlivening spirit will still be breathing out through you into your world even if you’re just sitting quietly in your chair at home one evening.
There was a small delay, sorry; the book I promised you is on its way this afternoon; I’ll be dropping it off at the post office BEFORE I go to the coffee shop …
Love and blessings Lori.
Christopher Foster´s last [type] ..How Robin Easton found freedom in the Australian Rainforest
Hi Christopher,
How’s my buddy in CO doing? I’m always so happy to see you here. And, no way, no worries about your delay. I’m chomping at the bit to read your book, though, I can’t hide it. Huge thank you not only for sending it to me, but also for your caring nature AND going to the post office BEFORE the coffee shop. Now…that’s a fiercely caring friend!
Thanks for your comment here, too. I hadn’t thought of that in that way, but you’re right about showing caring and compassion though the smallest of acts, including sitting quietly in a chair — our energy reaches others in many ways. We all have much impact via energy, thoughts, and meditation (for example), too. Thanks for adding your wisdom — I appreciate you.
Love to you and your family.
~xo
I also fiercely care about writing. It puts me in the zone. I do research for my blogs, and I love doing that too. Such a dork, I know.
I think most all the things I do in my life now I am passionate about…exercising, eating healthy, meditating, my rehab exercises. Choosing things to fill my life about which I am passionate about give it meaning and purpose and make it rich. They are just simple, boring things, but, I think, finding joy and gratitude in them is what makes life abundant.
Hi Debbie,
I love seeing you here — you’re one of the people I was thinking about as I wrote this post. Your posts at your blog ooze with fierce caring. Your writing shouts from the rooftops that you believe in what you are saying and LIVING IT! OMG, I love that so much about your site. Great work there!
Thanks for all you are doing and for helping us to raise the consciousness of us Earthlings.
You rock!
~xo
This is a perfect post for me to comment on right now! I understand the fierceness of caring about writing. Over the holiday weekend, I participated in the 3-Day Novel Contest. I wrote 18,500 words and have the basis for a novel. It was the most incredible experience. I will never forget it. I was fierce in the sense that I stuck with it against the odds.
On the Saturday I didn’t start the writing until noon because it wasn’t until that time I finished the story line. And then… argh!… I developed a headache. I was in bed on Sunday until 1 pm. I lost a lot of writing time but I still pulled it off. This was, in my eyes one of the most powerful experiences of my life. I’m still on Cloud 9.
Davina´s last [type] ..Stoic & The Opening Line
Hi Davina,
It means a lot to me to see you here — I very much admire your knowledge and writing prowess. Whoo hoo — an angel has visited JBN! Yay!
Hey, awesome about the 3-Day Novel Contest — that’s no small feat! I realize I’m using a lot of exclamation points, but I can’t stop! You’re awesome! I’m glad it gave you not only the basis for a novel, but that push and positive experience I think we all need. And, what a trip you had. It all came together, I can see why you’re on Cloud 9. I would be, too.
I kind of felt that from NaNoWriMo in 2009. I thought there’d be no chance in hell I’d be able to write those 60,000 words in a month, but at the end and looking at my little booky-wooky, it brought much satisfaction. Now if I could only write 60,000 words that a publisher might be interested in…hmmm…
Have a great weekend, Davina, and thanks again for sharing your great ride.
~xo
This post really made me dig inside to get to the core of what I care about. There is poetry and painting and and teaching art to “non-artists” and, of course exercising and eating well….but what I REALLY care about when it comes to interacting with people is this——I want everyone who sees me or talks with me to feel better about themselves, feel welcomed to whatever space I am occupying. This is something I realized was very important to me because there are people who do this same thing for me. Such a simple thing (and not everyone responds but I don’t take that personally as folks have all sorts of wounds) and so much fun to do!
Happy Late Birthday—celebrate for as long as you can—maybe a month or two!
Hi Jean,
I am so happy to read your comment today — it really hit me. What a great thing, to be teaching art to “non-artists.” I think that is one of the most special, laudable things anyone could do.
And, I can tell from you comment that you are not only very good at it, but that you bring this same fiercely caring attitude to all aspects of your life. You gave me something more to think about, too, when you said you realize not everyone responds to your approach but that you don’t take it personally. I think that is an excellent point.
I’m glad you brought this forward. Because, I do have to be aware of this and remember to frame my experiences from this perspective. Every now and then, I certainly don’t get back what I give, and people even sometimes are suspect of my actions. I’ll remember this and put in my back pocket (memory banks), Jean. Thanks so much!
Thanks for visiting and for your kind wishes. It’s been one heck of a birthday!
Much love to you and yours.
~xo
Lori,
OMG I’m scrolling forever through your comments. You’re rockin’ it! I just signed up to get your posts through email cuz I’m tired of being late and don’t go to my reader daily.
I’m freakin’ fiercely caring about my spirituality, family and friends. That’s it one, two and three!
I’d go to the ends of the earth for them. And spirituality is what makes me drive one hour and twenty minutes each way to my “A Course In Miracles” group on Monday night with hubs. OMG Lori I forgot to say I care fiercely about love but then again that’s what the top 3 are all about. I’m so happy you’re my soul sister! xo And I’m damn glad you mised that fire. I did know it, saw it and blessed everyone involved.
Tess The Bold Life´s last [type] ..Naked in Eden with Robin Easton
Hi Tess,
I know you’re under the weather — so triple-scoop-ice-cream thanks for taking the time to visit. Now, get back to relaxing, woman!
You’re so funny, Tess, about posts via RSS/email. I’m the same way. Sometimes I can’t get to my reader and then I’m pissed when I see a post that I’m late visiting. But, don’t you worry! I’m always here and whether you’re late or even a “no show” I know you’re such a flipping caring, loving person it’s never about me, but that you probably need to rest or [fill in the blank]. No worries — okay? I’m so chillax about commenting, only do it when it’s good and you feel moved to do so.
And, boo-yeah, soul sister! Yes! I know this about you, and like Debbie, was thinking about you when I wrote this post. You’ve got fiercely caring pretty much plastered across your forehead. I’ve never met such a fiercely caring person! You ooze it! You LIVE IT! I’ve learned a lot about caring from you — so let me just say THANK YOU!
Thanks for sending your loving thoughts to the families in San Bruno. My heart goes out to them.
LOVE!
~xo
P.S. Thanks again for the rocking birthday party! OMG, so much fun and love!
Yes, YES! I do feel your fierce and caring writing down to my marrow. In fact, I think my marrow may be tingling right now, doing a little happy dance. How do you do that, my friend? xox
Patty – Why Not Start Now?´s last [type] ..Finding Clues to Life Balance In a Time Journal
Hi Patty,
Welcome back to the world of blogging — I see you have a new post live. I can’t wait to visit!
Thanks for your kindness, always, when you visit me over here at JBN. Your encouragement and fierce caring reaches through my screen into my soul.
Much love to you and I fiercely care about you, Patty!
~xo
When I started online, I don’t even know how to explain what I’m doing. Since it isn’t a typical work, it’s really had to let everybody know about my job which they won’t definitely understand well. Also a big factor of not taking pride with what I’m doing is that I’m earning not that much when I started everything. As a lesson, I’ve learned to trust myself no matter what so I can maintain focus on my goals.
Cole Stan´s last [type] ..Anniversary Gifts for Men – Rock His World with These Romantic Gifts
Hi Cole,
Well said, mate! Trusting yourself is a huge aspect of fiercely caring — you need to care and trust even when everyone else says not to or that you’re a bleeding heart, or what have you. Keep up the trust, it’s like you’re lying tracks in the direction you want to go. And, before you know it, your train will be heading in the direction that takes you where you want to go.
Thumbs up! Toot toot!
~xo
Personally, I feel demotivated if somebody doesn’t agree of what I’m doing or of my decisions. Seems like I want to stop everything and follow their opinions. However, no matter what there’s no support from any of them, I don’t really care. As long as I know what I want, that’s what really matters.
Cole Stan´s last [type] ..Anniversary Gifts For Men – Rock His World With These Romantic Gifts
I can feel it Lori, I can:)I’m passionate and I care about a lot of things: travel, people, writing, Internet design, making life fun and I think they all unite on my blog and that’s why I’ve come to love that so much too. It’s my place to share all the things I care about and meet other people who have the same things on their mind. It’s a brilliant thing.
I know you are feeling that same joy from your blog and it shows.
PS. Happy belated birthday darling:)
Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot´s last [type] ..Like to Star on my Blog AND in my Book
Annabel, you are such a sweetheart.
I thank you so much for being here and sharing your thoughts with the world. Your passion and fierce caring for the things you’ve listed shows, too. It comes through my screen and grabs me by the hand — showing me the way. I love you to bits, Annabel.
Thanks for the bday wishes, it was an amazing birthday and the fun hasn’t ended! Thanks for all you do, and I can’t wait to hear about your experience in Vegas for Blogworld!
Massive hugs!
~xo
Hi Lori,
Energy is precious..when I invest energy it is because I fiercely care..I love fully, I open my heart and share generously, with my entire being I love life and all that is in it..my passion..and I share that not only through my blog but all that I choose to do…
My mission is to heal hearts and spread peace and my entire life reflects that..
I think my writing is pretty much my passion on a page…
I love when you say now you have neat callouses… I was thinking yesterday how my neat callouses allowed me to hike barefoot on my backyard island on a day I landed on shore barefoot when nobody else could make it..Couldn’t just sit there with so much splendid beauty to explore, so I hiked hours barefoot…*That* is quite reflective of my entire life actually..
And *you* are overflowing with amazing energy lately–great to see and experience!
Joy´s last [type] ..Fearless Fun Friday- Celebrate Your Steps
Hi Joy,
Wow, so amazing and wonderful, your story about your beautiful barefoot journey. I’m floored. How cool is that? Joy, you are the epitome of fierce caring. I’ve not read ONE comment where you were not emitting fierce caring and love — it’s quite amazing — your caring heart. When you say your mission is to heal hearts and spread peace, I absolutely believe that to my core.
You ARE peace and love. And, it’s quite contagious. Thanks for your kind comments and loving words. I *do* feel like a love faucet and overflowing with energy for others. Much love and light to you, my loving friend.
~xo
Dear Lori, Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope it was lovely and that the joy you feel at your own amazing life journey will continue to infuse your heart long past this reminder date. (I sometimes feel bdays are like the Tibetan bells, just a bright, ringing note to say, hey, look how far you’ve come, babe.)
I definitely do not feel “fiercely caring” about the way that I earn money now, so that it takes some energy to overcome my initial resistance to doing the work. *But* that freelance day job allows me the leisure and freedom to work on my manuscript and pursue my artistic goals, which I would not have if I worked a 50-hour week with a long commute bookending each shift. That version of life just wore me out. So I’ve made compromises to get to do whatever it is that conjures up the fierce caring in my heart. Worth it, I think.
Meredith´s last [type] ..hi
Hi Meredith,
I love to see your smiling avatar here — you bring me much peace and loving energy. Namaste, my friend!
Thanks for the birthday wishes and, wow, what a way to view the bday — I love your description of the Tibetan bell ringing. Oh my, I LOVE IT!
I know what you mean about your work and always feel a tinge of “weirdness” when I talk about my fierce love for work. There were definitely times where I did not feel that at all. But I LOVE how you’re using your “paid” work to bring more love and fierce caring into your non-work, if you will. That’s the key, I think. Blegh to the long work week bookended with commuting. I lived that way for too long. It definitely took its toll on my health and I’m proud of you for stepping away before this happened to you.
I could ascertain the day I met you that you are a fellow fiercely caring soul and I think that is what attracted me to your spirit. Your caring heart and art has touched so many people, Meredith, I love you deep down to your marrow.
~xo
Hi Lori, I’ve been away from the internet for a little bit. I think I needed to step away…
Creatively, I’ve been feeling a little bit flat lately. Too many ideas swirling in my head and too little motivation to act on them. I don’t think I care enough about stuff at the moment to do anything, so I’ve just been trying to be kind to myself and give myself some space to be.
Don’t fret. I’m not in any “gonna top myself” kinda danger, but I’m aware of the warning signs of oncoming depression… so I have to be proactive right now, and part of that is not overloading myself. If that makes sense!
Anyhow, your post has struck a chord with me. I want to be passionate about what I do, but I’m sure you too have felt like a lone voice crying in the desert at times. That’s where I’m at right now. But it will pass. I know it. It always has before. But for now… patience.
Hey Mr. T,
I’ve noticed your absence and was about ready to board a plane to come find you. I’ve missed you.
You know, I totally understand where you’re coming from. I get these rushes of creativity and then out of nowhere, BOOM, *gone* and I feel flat and about as interesting as a cardboard box. It actually makes me feel better that another creative type such as your masterful self goes through the same things.
I find it lovely that you have found a way to “prepare” if you will, and taking the load and pressure off is an excellent strategy. And, go figure, I do the same thing. No reason to push, Tony, we’re all here patiently waiting.
For today and the oncoming days, know that you have a massive troupe of loving support here in the community. Plus, I’m only a Skype away and I love you and that darling Cassy more than the number of pebbles on the beach.
Get out for walks, enjoy nature, (sketch a tree?), treat yourself kindly, and I’ll be seeing you real soon, Tone Loc.
{hug} and xo
Being proud of something you believe in is rare and good. I never would have thought of using fierce with caring before, but way you have written here, makes so much sense.
Hope you had a great birthday and message of love to everyone.
Preeti @ Heart and Mind´s last [type] ..What if you had Golden Touch
Hi Preeti,
Thanks for being here and for your comment. I know what you mean, when I saw the quote I listed by Red Auerbach it really knocked my socks off. I thought, “Exactly!” That’s how I feel about treating others.
I had a most excellent birthday, Preeti. Thanks so much for your warm wishes. Lots of unanticipated surprises came to me, I am floored by the love.
And, I’m passing the love on to you, too.
~xo
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Dearest JBN, I fiercely care about singing melodies I love and playing guitar to complement them at the same time.
I fiercely care about having my daughter carry on wiht her martial arts, music, gymnastics and having fun in life.
I fiercely care about being one with nature.
And I think you totally ROCK!!
xoxo
Jannie Funster´s last [type] ..“Spirit!” Funny Keyword Searches — Summer 2010
Hey Jannie, so great to see your beautiful EYE.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Your fiercely caring heart shines though all you do. Absolutely!
Your life is full and beautiful and you bring that beauty with you everywhere you go. I can feel it!
From ROCKING sister to another — much love!
~xo
I’ve been meaning to tell you for a while now that I love your site (I am massively disorganized and not always on the ball the way I should be).
And I love this post. That blend of caring and ferocity resonates all through my bones, makes me think of Harriet Rubin’s advice to combine love and war: to fight not from hatred, but from love. To be a lover-artist-warrior. Cheers to that! I am eager to join you in your revolution.
Hi Justine,
Thanks for visiting. I love your site and writing, down to my bones. You are one of my favorite lover-artist-warriors out there and have taught me a lot about writing (and life!).
I want to thank you for that. Imagine me handing you a handful of bright orange gerber daisies, the sun high in the sky, and the scent of bergamot billowing through the air. Cheers, Justine, the revolution has begun! Woot!
I hope you’ll let me know if there is anything I can do to help you.
~xo