Comments on: Making like a Boy Scout

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Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:54:49 +0000

[...] I’m (hopefully) moving in the direction of speaking about topics like I did at last month’s Ignite event—addressing fear, hanging with change, and other “big” stuff—I still enjoy talking [...]

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:05:39 +0000

I laughed. I cried. Thanks.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:16:43 +0000

Watched the video of your speech…Great job and very wise words! I loved it!

By: claire

claire — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:36:50 +0000

Dude, what is it with Ashford? During my epic cross country road trip, I spent an extra day or two there so the weather would warm up because I did not have (nor did I want to subsequently lug) chains for my tires. I kept abreast of the weather but there were still times it was out of my hands and yet a couple others where I should’ve gotten the f*ck off the road sooner.

This is great: “much like a drug addict or a drunk, I need to watch out for when I’m hungry, angry, lonely or tired. And I need to be wildly vigilant when I’m any of those things in combination.” Loneliness doesn’t bother me too much and frustration feels more right than anger, but yeah. I’ve gotten much better about paying attention to the hungry and tired. It’s not pretty if I don’t. ;)

By: Michael F

Michael F — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:34:25 +0000

You did good!

By: Peggy Pierce

Peggy Pierce — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:04:04 +0000

Brava, my dear no-way-a-diva Colleen! Quick, concise, wrenching, moving, insightful and still funny. You wear it so well. I remember the horrors of adolescence, navigating the hallways of high school, so in my head that my body would collapse and fall down. In film school, working so hard on a project that I tripped down and long hard flight of linoleum stairs. When you are in your head, your body sometimes reminds you to pay attention. Fortunately, you made it back in one piece. I’m up for a constitutional any and most times, (as long as I’m not driving kidlets clear across Los Angeles for whatever education and personal growth that they so desperately need. I count too!) So thankful for you, your wisdom and the light you shine.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:01:55 +0000

Who the hell would judge bravery like that?! So glad you posted the video – it was amazing and had me a little teary.

I don’t know anyone else who is better at naming those horrific, secret, giant fears and turning them into big muppets, hardly threatening.

You have a weird, odd, glorious, goofy gift that just might make the world a better place. Go forth and slay those dragons … we’re right behind you!

By: the communicatrix

the communicatrix — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:08:25 +0000

Thank you, all! Thank you thank you thank you!

This was such a profound and joyous experience, the Ignite thingy, that I am fired up to look for new ways to do this kind of thing (and yes, I’m looking at “this kind of thing” very loosely, for now!)

I also very much appreciate your kindness in reminding me to be a little kinder to myself. Not that I need let myself slack off, but yes, I can be a wee bit hard on myself for infractions both perceived and real. Anything that takes away from the real job at hand—growth, and sharing—is…well, I was going to say “self-indulgent, vain and stupid,” but since we’re warming it up here on the blogaroo, I will just say, “Rather beside the point.”

How’s that?

By: Nellig

Nellig — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:46:26 +0000

Bravo!

By: Marion Driessen

Marion Driessen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:18:35 +0000

Dear C.,

You’re a courageous woman and I admire that so much.

Self reflection can be a hard thing to do and it seems you’re brilliant in it. Sweetie, of course you could have prepared your drive through the blizzard-icy-rain-snow whatever in a different way, but the main part is you arrived safely, you saw it through and you learned from it! What more can anyone ask for?

And then your presentation. You had me listening, laughing, nodding and thinking. Humor is so important, in your case it’s humor with a message.

Thanks for sharing things, thoughts and emotions in your life. I love to read your blog, your poems and stories, the way you always react to a mail. Yes enjoy sharing.

Promise me you won’t be so hard on your self. It’s only human to do things you shouldn’t do but want to do so badly. Taking risks is what can enhance the quality of life. As long as you do it in a measured way.

We all need to be crazy at times, let go of corsets that circumstances dress us in. But after that please get back to taking good care of yourself! ;-)

*hugs*
~Marion