Comments on: Say Something Good

By: Brenna

Brenna — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:22:27 +0000

We were just talking about this very thing at my Tai Chi class the other day… why is it that we can always conjure something negative, something we’d like to change, about ourselves, but it can be hard to proudly say something we are good at, something we love about ourselves?

I am good at coming up with fun, creative ideas… Now I am going to tell my person, although, yes, you do inspire me as well!

By: NavelgazingBajan

NavelgazingBajan — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:50:07 +0000

1. I have a knack for words. I am good at editing and proofreading other people’s writings. I am kind, compassionate and empathetic. And, despite what I tell myself, I am very patient.

2. I would like to thank Brooke for introducing me to the world of natural birthing choices and natural parenting choices. She did so in such a gentle way that I felt inspired to learn more. I was blessed to spend time with her during her first pregnancy and she generously shared her birthing choices with me. Because of her, I read Ina May’s Guide to Chilbirth and my whole perspective shifted after that.

By: Sarah @ OneStarryNight

Sarah @ OneStarryNight — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:19 +0000

What a fantastic post! So true, rarely do I open up for fear of being attacked verbally/emotionally. It’s hard!

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:24:38 +0000

I? Am awesome at math. Numbers are my thing, yo.

And I know I’m not supposed to tell you how you’ve inspired me, but you have. So I’m going to ignore that little instruction. So thank you, for the inspiration. And for giving me a forum to brag about my math skills.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Wed, 12 May 2010 03:22:29 +0000

1-I’m great at encouraging my daughter and my students to take risks, try new things and even just be silly sometimes for the fun and learning that comes with playing.

2-I’ll tell my friend Mandi how she inspires me with regards to my teaching and interactions with my students based on her wonderful example.

By: jenn

jenn — Tue, 11 May 2010 22:48:42 +0000

1. I’m a damn good mother. Not in spite of the fact that I’m an unconventional one, but because I’m an unconventional one and embrace my quirks.

(Ow, that was hard.)

2. Aww, crap, you mean we can’t list you? I’ll have to think about that one …

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:51:29 +0000

I actually said something to the effect of “Eek, this is weird tooting my own horn” in my post for this carnival. Yeah, it felt odd simply because I never do it, not because it isn’t true. There’s a balance to strike between conceit and modesty, I think it’s humility.

Homework:
1. I am ridiculously intuitive.
2. Inspiration changes for me all the time, but right now, it’s my sister who had to go back to work with a three-month old because she’s the major breadwinner. She’s a die hard breastfeeder, bed-sharer, and even juggles major travel to bring her baby (and or husband) with her because she’s not ready to be apart from her 5-month old. She’s soooo new at this parenting gig and she’s stepping up to the plate like an old pro.

By: Annie @ PhD in Parenting

Annie @ PhD in Parenting — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:14:12 +0000

Before my homework, I will say that at 6’2″ it was very difficult constantly trying to make myself appear small. It is much easier to stand proud and tall of who I am and what I’ve accomplished. :)

1) If I’m upset about or inspired by something, I can type up a good rant in no time at all. People often ask me if blogging is my full time job. It isn’t. It is something I do after the kids are in bed.

2) In parenting, I’ve been very inspired (helped, soothed, given hope) lately by the writing of Marion Badenoch Rose of Parenting with Presence: http://www.parentingwithpresence.net/. I am very lucky to have her as a friend and fan of my blog on facebook and appreciate her popping in with bits of wisdom to get me through the tough times.

By: Phoenix_Rising

Phoenix_Rising — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:03:24 +0000

I can’t even explain how much I like this topic. Too many times and too many years full of kyriarchy pushing people down and disparaging efforts and even the very *being* makes for a low self-esteem. Reading things like this help to make it even more clear to me that I *am* worth more, that things *can* be better, and that it *is* worth working to make life better.

You said that you wished you could come up with one beautiful, specific story in which you’d inspired someone. . .I’ll give you one. http://www.raisingmyboychick.com/2009/09/a-letter-to-a-loved-one/

And the homework piece:
1) I am learning how to become me. There is no qualifier here. This is all about the journey for me. I am walking on this journey and I am proud to be where I am in this journey, as hard as it is.
2) My mom has been my inspiration throughout much of my life, and many times I’ve looked back and have been able to see how awesome she truly is.

By: Maman A Droit

Maman A Droit — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:54:56 +0000

It’s so true that it’s super hard to talk about yourself without feeling like you are some braggy jerk. I think it was Nelson Mandela who said “our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate but that we are powerful beyond measure”

1. I’m really smart.
2. I’ll be sure to let all my bloggy friends know they inspire me as I peruse the carnival posts today!