tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post5272284853098928351..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : Motivational MondayMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90253987860433839112012-07-11T07:59:23.290-04:002012-07-11T07:59:23.290-04:00Annalisa - not awful at all! I do think there'...Annalisa - not awful at all! I do think there's a difference between saying 'no' to others, to society for our own reasons, to preserve our strength, our dreams, etc. and saying 'no' to possibilities and opportunities and adventure.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-16450881659898714832012-07-11T04:48:33.265-04:002012-07-11T04:48:33.265-04:00I say no too easily - I struggle to say yes. I'...I say no too easily - I struggle to say yes. I'm trying really hard to say yes more often!<br /><br />(That makes me sound awful, doesn't it?)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-49616911296495114402012-07-10T11:55:27.996-04:002012-07-10T11:55:27.996-04:00Julie - I hear you about it taking a long time to ...Julie - I hear you about it taking a long time to believe enough in yourself/myself to make changes. And, although it's gotten a little easier, it's not as easy I wish it was. :) <br /><br />Lee - you're very welcome. The problem with others - or life! - imposing change on us is that it's usually not the change we truly want.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-10072157983192209862012-07-10T11:44:45.833-04:002012-07-10T11:44:45.833-04:00It's funny-- This is the third blog post today...It's funny-- This is the third blog post today that I've read that's about change and I just tweeted about change. I know I need to make some changes in my life--known for a long time. If I don't make my own change, then change will be imposed upon me. Thank you for another prod in the right direction.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-13339808668376652772012-07-10T10:43:14.236-04:002012-07-10T10:43:14.236-04:00It took me a long time to believe I could really m...It took me a long time to believe I could really make changes. There's no doubt that making a small change and sticking with it can lead to much bigger things. Love your challenge for this week. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-26264714723390965022012-07-10T08:18:54.634-04:002012-07-10T08:18:54.634-04:00Tara - you're very welcome. It's not alway...Tara - you're very welcome. It's not always about big, sweeping, drastic changes - the small changes can definitely add up and make a huge difference in the long run.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-74105753383268623842012-07-10T07:34:25.975-04:002012-07-10T07:34:25.975-04:00thanks. i needed that inspiration. sometimes the o...thanks. i needed that inspiration. sometimes the only changes we can make are small, but worth trying!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-19982318579261550452012-07-09T17:58:38.172-04:002012-07-09T17:58:38.172-04:00Izzy - thanks so much for stopping by! And I'l...Izzy - thanks so much for stopping by! And I'll definitely be in touch! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-46302202578891435622012-07-09T14:51:33.066-04:002012-07-09T14:51:33.066-04:00Hi Madeline,
That was really inspiring. I strugg...Hi Madeline, <br /><br />That was really inspiring. I struggle with that as well, since I'm a terrible people-pleaser. I like your way of looking at it though as saying "yes" to myself instead of feeling bad about saying "no".<br /><br />I'm actually also writing you on behalf of Everyday Fiction, and I hope you won't say "no":). But please feel free to! I'm recording and reading stories for their podcasts, and they've asked me to pick a few stories I loved and ask the author for permission to record them. I absolutely loved your short story "Back Roads" and would love to read it for Everyday Fiction's podcasts. I'm an actor and writer living in Brooklyn with my husband and a growing family. My website is izzydavid.com and my email is izzydavid@gmail.com <br /><br />Hope to hear from you!<br />Thanks!<br />IzzyIzzy DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782895357678440421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-34768291332588261132012-07-09T14:23:39.108-04:002012-07-09T14:23:39.108-04:00Mina - great comparison! Unfortunately, other peop...Mina - great comparison! Unfortunately, other people don't often see it that way. They don't see the boundaries as us trying to keeping ourselves strong and steady - instead, they see our actions as hurtful, etc. If only we all tried to step back and see things from the other side - doesn't mean everyone gets their way, just that maybe more understanding could be had by all.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-6903473288718973362012-07-09T14:15:11.132-04:002012-07-09T14:15:11.132-04:00It's a shame when we feel guilty for putting b...It's a shame when we feel guilty for putting boundaries around what we feel we're able to give of ourselves to others. And I know I've felt it, too. But you're right - we need to put the oxygen masks on ourselves before we assist a fellow passenger. :-)<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-28174038433804776112012-07-09T13:12:51.340-04:002012-07-09T13:12:51.340-04:00Emily - I think a lot of people want to change or ...Emily - I think a lot of people want to change or make changes but they're not willing to do the hard work. Or, they don't believe they can do it, are strong enough, smart enough, etc. That's when having supportive and encouraging people around comes in handy. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-86980794133155142172012-07-09T12:25:55.000-04:002012-07-09T12:25:55.000-04:00Very inspiring! I believe people can change. They ...Very inspiring! I believe people can change. They just have to want to.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.com