Comments on: Bold Moves for Tough Times

By: janice

janice — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:09:06 +0000

I’m enjoying going through your archives this past month, Tess. You really have been on a roll! Another wonderful post.
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By: jenn

jenn — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:13:27 +0000

Tess you are amazing!!! Just amazing! What fantastic advise! I’m going to pass this on to a few a friends (no worries i’ll link it to here lol) but soooo true! thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
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By: Tess

Tess — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:07:47 +0000

CJ,
What you’re doing is about loss and letting go. I’m sure it’s bringing up a lot. Roll with it, be gentle with yourself and new doors will be opening soon!

Hillary,
Yes I believe the “letting go” lesson is universal at this time. Non-attachment is a key to happiness. We are human so it’s a process!

Amanda,
I’ll never forget the day I heard that when working as a therapist. It made such perfect sense and it allows for one to feel their pain and not feel quilty.

Caroline,
Thanks for your compliment. It’s my pleasure and I love the way you have us look at the world through your photos. We compliment each other, I believe.

Omar,
I do it too and I think we’re all still growing…hopefully. You’re not alone.

By: Omar

Omar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:40:13 +0000

This too shall pass is a true testament to life. We can get caught up in circumstances that are temporary instead of looking at the bigger picture. I know I do this. I’m still learning and growing.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:41:13 +0000

Live simply, do good, let go…all things to do even if we have plenty! I love how you just make us all think. I love coming here and then leaving a better person. Thank you Tess!

By: Amanda Linehan

Amanda Linehan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:52:07 +0000

Hi Tess – My favorite two sentences in this post:
“There is no hierarchy of pain. Be gentle on yourself.” Well said.

By: Hilda

Hilda — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:02:32 +0000

Wonderful list – I loved it all! But like Karl, the letting go bit jumped out at me the most. “Think of what you have not of what you had.” Even in times of plenty this is a key lesson to remember – focussing our attention on what we don’t have will always deplete our happiness, whereas focussing on what we do have gives an immediate boost! And as you so rightly concluded – everything is temporary, so no point in getting attached to any of it, the good or the bad.

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:54:47 +0000

Thanks Tess, that all meant a lot right now in the midst of moving from my home to our new appt. I am working at keeping possative but I have also broken down a few times too. Letting go of things has been emotional but also good. It is exhausting to feel both at the same time.
Miss you,
CJ

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:32:48 +0000

Jan,
Just move! Well isn’t that the best and simplest advice I’ve heard for a while. Just move! It’s now my plan when I’m into fear. And yes gratitude is always an answer. One can never go in the wrong direction with gratitude. Never!

Walter,
Come by anytime for any reminders you want. I’m delighted you’re here!

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:06:54 +0000

Such a powerful list. Oftentimes, when I’m facing the toughness of every living I sometimes forget to see the good things in life. I always forget to count my blessings. Thank you for reminding me here.