tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post100677093857295468..comments2024-02-01T00:22:20.198-08:00Comments on Through My Eyes: Writing Must Never be about PerfectionTabitha Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-66688797002183970152011-01-13T06:25:16.768-08:002011-01-13T06:25:16.768-08:00"Life is not about perfection. Writing also m..."Life is not about perfection. Writing also must never be about perfection. It must be about the thunderous reality of living." This is beautiful. With your permission, I'll add this to my quote collection.<br /><br />I love the photo and I agree with you. Life isn't perfect and if our writing is to reach those in this imperfect world, it must reflect all of life, it's beauty, and it's holes.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-85223871909373153692011-01-10T03:46:46.966-08:002011-01-10T03:46:46.966-08:00This is so beautiful, Tabitha. I agree wholehearte...This is so beautiful, Tabitha. I agree wholeheartedly. There is no worth in writing or even living if it has to be perfect. The imperfections make us uniquely beautiful. xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-69232668545303041232011-01-09T18:52:19.682-08:002011-01-09T18:52:19.682-08:00Yeah, I have holes. I stopped trying to conceal th...Yeah, I have holes. I stopped trying to conceal them many years ago. Love me or leave me. That's my motto.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-84962546203104149362011-01-09T18:46:07.447-08:002011-01-09T18:46:07.447-08:00Um. Loads of scars, holes, quirks.
Why do we so e...Um. Loads of scars, holes, quirks.<br /><br />Why do we so easily accept "holes" in nature but not in human beings?<br />Blessings, dear one...and waiting for a zip into my "IN" one of these days!Patti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-39825083733982847222011-01-09T14:39:21.843-08:002011-01-09T14:39:21.843-08:00Fascinating, the eye portrays more beauty, because...Fascinating, the eye portrays more beauty, because of it's authentic voice. Holes and all, need to be exposed to see the true essence!<br />Wonderful, thought provoking post~xXxEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-26944687439534798912011-01-09T13:23:05.507-08:002011-01-09T13:23:05.507-08:00I am learning to live with my holes. One time whe...I am learning to live with my holes. One time when i was grieving over a large wound, God showed me a picture of the hole from the inside-out, and how He was painting the charred black with brilliant gold. There will be beauty from our ashes as He transforms our wounds to beautiful badges of honor. Thanks, Tabitha, for sharing so beautifully!Melissa Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024400805290277282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-34627169415872278912011-01-09T07:50:25.314-08:002011-01-09T07:50:25.314-08:00You write so beautifully. I've had this sort o...You write so beautifully. I've had this sort of conversation with close friends. Some of us wouldn't be who we are without the holes that bleed like wounds, unseen to the naked eye. And the process of healing is painful. But the scars indicate survival. And the side affect is perspective. Insight. Compassion. Wisdom. Texture. <br /><br />See what you brought out of me? Yep. You write beautifully....The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-68514620478833747542011-01-09T06:42:18.747-08:002011-01-09T06:42:18.747-08:00Writing is all about expression and if we have exp...Writing is all about expression and if we have expressed ourself then it is bound to be imperfect. The quest for absolutely perfect writing is a quest for sterility of expresseion. Save it for scholarly treatises that most of us can't understand anyway. As long as writing is relatively clear and gets its point across, then it's okay by me. And even if it doesn't, it still has said something about the author that the author apparently felt needed to be said.<br /> <br />My writing has plenty of flaws. That's what self-editing is all about and what editors are about in the end.<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-7821039846301805207.post-85667082847512441962011-01-08T14:17:38.137-08:002011-01-08T14:17:38.137-08:00Tabitha,
You always dig deep,encouraging us to do...Tabitha,<br /> You always dig deep,encouraging us to do so too. I hope the holes I'm made up of come through in a good way as I write.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-15390364584876802772011-01-08T10:42:59.375-08:002011-01-08T10:42:59.375-08:00We all have holes. I love how you see yours, and h...We all have holes. I love how you see yours, and help the rest of us see ours. Your pictures are as wonderful as your writing.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-50039345921500763782011-01-08T07:14:11.212-08:002011-01-08T07:14:11.212-08:00It's a beautiful tree and a wonderful post Tab...It's a beautiful tree and a wonderful post Tabitha!Wendileahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434441854457931445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-90521338050238391852011-01-07T20:48:09.744-08:002011-01-07T20:48:09.744-08:00Beautiful post.
Holes are what draw interest... I ...Beautiful post.<br />Holes are what draw interest... I love that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-38924794917994163062011-01-07T18:01:35.928-08:002011-01-07T18:01:35.928-08:00Yes, Tabitha. Because without a hole, you can neve...Yes, Tabitha. Because without a hole, you can never have a well. Thank you.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-78936031659269815262011-01-07T17:42:25.409-08:002011-01-07T17:42:25.409-08:00You are a wise woman, and a true artist.You are a wise woman, and a true artist.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-34177080950786874502011-01-07T14:08:18.073-08:002011-01-07T14:08:18.073-08:00I think we all write from some deep cavern of long...I think we all write from some deep cavern of longing.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-46549856730415050592011-01-07T11:27:34.746-08:002011-01-07T11:27:34.746-08:00This inspired me: I am made, not by the damage, bu...This inspired me: I am made, not by the damage, but by the way I chose to breathe despite the missing pieces. <br /><br />Because I do have a hole, and I have been trying to fill it with everything and anything I can find.<br /><br />How did you get to the place you are now? Is it by sharing your story, your love?<br /><br />As a resolution, I'm focusing on love. I'm writing mini love letters and inviting others to contribute. If you'd like to join me, you can find the info on <a href="http://jenn.mckay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Love Every Day</a><br /><br />♥ JennJenn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096584277185808602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-30243114745053995372011-01-07T10:46:31.042-08:002011-01-07T10:46:31.042-08:00The only imperfections I try to change are mine. S...The only imperfections I try to change are mine. Silly huh? I relish everyone elses. I love this hole in the tree...the black-eyed face framed in jet hair!Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-78158500619933475192011-01-07T10:29:26.662-08:002011-01-07T10:29:26.662-08:00This is what I love about your blogs. You get me t...This is what I love about your blogs. You get me thinking. I think you hit it on the head. Writing for a hole, so we can create characters with holes. That is so true!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-47953408712884824132011-01-07T10:25:11.219-08:002011-01-07T10:25:11.219-08:00Oh, yes. And, what a great image you show us with ...Oh, yes. And, what a great image you show us with the picture and your words - your honest words. Embrace the holes!Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-71815442924076461472011-01-07T09:31:17.648-08:002011-01-07T09:31:17.648-08:00We all have a hole, sometimes more than one. Do we...We all have a hole, sometimes more than one. Do we look bad? Yes, if we carry it like we loathe it.<br />But, I am still tempted to fill them and see the final product of my efforts. Its my opinion that would matter after that, but still, I would like to see the change, or moulding as I may put it.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Blasphemous AestheteBlasphemous Aesthetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417596461540852006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-42867963449703355332011-01-07T09:25:46.779-08:002011-01-07T09:25:46.779-08:00Tabitha, I liked this one so much, I included it i...Tabitha, I liked this one so much, I included it in my Friday Link Love post today! <br /><br />Thanks for posting it!Jon Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824815967445843124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-65046037757904146722011-01-07T08:52:13.496-08:002011-01-07T08:52:13.496-08:00I wouldn't change a thing, in fact it makes me...I wouldn't change a thing, in fact it makes me wonder how the hole got there. Being smooth and perfect is over rated.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-78035950519645817142011-01-07T08:44:30.659-08:002011-01-07T08:44:30.659-08:00Interesting because I am that tree as well. Howeve...Interesting because I am that tree as well. However, I long to smooth over my imperfections. Even though I've discovered that He loves to keep me desperate, I really feel as though I should strive to be better in this desperation. It's always a struggle for peace. Can I have peace with so many internal holes? I hope so. =)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-76687927876293844862011-01-07T08:15:27.739-08:002011-01-07T08:15:27.739-08:00So lovely a post, Tabitha.
And the tree is gorgeo...So lovely a post, Tabitha.<br /> And the tree is gorgeous. I want to crawl inside its hole; a tree fort hidey-hole.<br /><br />As for my 'holes', I'm human, therefore hole-ridden. <br /><br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-60682826642413202432011-01-07T07:35:43.498-08:002011-01-07T07:35:43.498-08:00I never find perfection beautiful whether that'...I never find perfection beautiful whether that's in art, the written word, music or people. Of course perfection doesn't exist and people who strive for it are always slightly disappointed because it's an impossible goal to reach.<br /><br />We all have holes, and embracing them is what makes us whole. Pun intended.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.com