tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post192305718451167215..comments2024-02-01T00:22:20.198-08:00Comments on Through My Eyes: Standing by MyselfTabitha Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-25085954287927631182011-04-03T07:14:06.058-07:002011-04-03T07:14:06.058-07:00"Better to write for yourself and have no pub..."Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self." Cyril ConnollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-9825701602632610832011-02-10T02:35:53.315-08:002011-02-10T02:35:53.315-08:00Came for a re read. Blessings to you TB.Came for a re read. Blessings to you TB.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-51632501161587034532011-02-09T09:26:09.743-08:002011-02-09T09:26:09.743-08:00David Whyte says we're all outsiders, it's...David Whyte says we're all outsiders, it's part of the human condition, and it's the thing that makes us be willing to look beyond comfort and safety. If we embrace that rather than feeling other about it, it becomes a powerful tool.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-55393251365415157582011-02-08T22:58:53.203-08:002011-02-08T22:58:53.203-08:00I was bullied heavily as a child. I sunk into a te...I was bullied heavily as a child. I sunk into a terrible depression in primary school and as a result have never really learnt to let anyone in, or been brave enough to feel anything. It happened so early and I was SO so young, that it became of extreme concern to everyone, so I was often in and out of loony bins for "treatment", of course making me feel even more alienated and alone.<br /><br />I think it really developed my imagination, however; and I'm stuck in the habit of using dreamworlds as an escape whenever I find myself drowning in reality.<br /><br />Writing came as a venting tool, of course. As a release and way of immersing myself in my own creation. It's a passion now and I hope I hold onto it forever, even though my life is amazing now and going better than I ever dreamed it would. :)mckenzie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16033982889583470504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-17752351967940533572011-02-08T20:35:28.602-08:002011-02-08T20:35:28.602-08:00You are definitely NOT alone.. I think many writer...You are definitely NOT alone.. I think many writers feel the same way and share similar experiences... perhaps this is why we turn to writing in the first place :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-24060484581951157722011-02-08T17:15:41.821-08:002011-02-08T17:15:41.821-08:00So much can come from observation. You beautiful p...So much can come from observation. You beautiful photos, for instance.<br /><br />Love all you share with us, Tabitha.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-76558257225477335822011-02-08T16:30:09.051-08:002011-02-08T16:30:09.051-08:00I would call myself a loner - but I have nearly al...I would call myself a loner - but I have nearly always been on the skirts of a group - or many groups ... which seem to change regularly - I love to observe too. <br />I think the amount of time I've spent looking from the outside in ... has given me more inspiration to write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-7553695159413207462011-02-08T09:07:10.403-08:002011-02-08T09:07:10.403-08:00You're not the only loner out there, m'dea...You're not the only loner out there, m'dear. Which, ironically, means you're not really alone, no? :)<br /><br />I might've been alone a lot, but I didn't always feel that way. I had books. They count as friends, too, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-64369690213269241172011-02-08T09:02:20.268-08:002011-02-08T09:02:20.268-08:00Hi,
I can relate, I've been on the outside lo...Hi, <br />I can relate, I've been on the outside looking in and I've been on the in. I prefer to be me; quiet time, allows our authentic voice to speak, come through in our writing, art, music, etc. <br /><br />I don't mind being alone, in those moments I can hear my intuitive voice, best!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-87837280505578230342011-02-08T08:10:02.963-08:002011-02-08T08:10:02.963-08:00I was the outsider in my family. As a result beca...I was the outsider in my family. As a result became very needy for approval and needing to be liked. Of course I never achieved the approval or have been blessed by being very liked by the adults in my childhood. So I spent a lot of time reading and imagining.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-25387554791426505742011-02-08T07:14:17.773-08:002011-02-08T07:14:17.773-08:00I used to be very social, but since my husband wor...I used to be very social, but since my husband works so many hours, I find myself alone a lot. I think it's a good thing.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-47728807972277594302011-02-07T22:06:10.940-08:002011-02-07T22:06:10.940-08:00Hi Tab,
Great reflective piece.
I too was a loner...Hi Tab, <br />Great reflective piece.<br />I too was a loner at school, always on the fringe, observing and helping others. <br />Bullied terribly when I was younger.Karen Tyrrellhttp://www.karentyrrell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-11534229228550873812011-02-07T21:02:40.045-08:002011-02-07T21:02:40.045-08:00Methinks we are a community of loners. ;)
I used ...Methinks we are a community of loners. ;)<br /><br />I used to say I was happy with my own company, and, to some degree, that's true. But I've loved the people like me that I've met in this community of writers.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-86172002855185015962011-02-07T18:18:36.236-08:002011-02-07T18:18:36.236-08:00You are not alone. :0)You are not alone. :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-19554509198334838442011-02-07T18:12:03.471-08:002011-02-07T18:12:03.471-08:00That is so true - about needing to spend time with...That is so true - about needing to spend time with yourself to truly know yourself. We need to risk feeling lonely to understand what makes us feel connected. Great post. I know what it's like to stand on the outside looking in. Maybe we'd be better served to look out and away?Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-39278393977556989132011-02-07T16:31:47.879-08:002011-02-07T16:31:47.879-08:00Good words, interesting & comforting. I am now...Good words, interesting & comforting. I am now looking forward to some - one on one quiet time away - alone.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109269266000574323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-70046033250606976392011-02-07T16:19:20.635-08:002011-02-07T16:19:20.635-08:00I've been thinking about this post all day...I...I've been thinking about this post all day...I can relate to a lot of it, though I especially wish I could find more comfort in the fringes. Thanks for posting this thought provoking subject. I will undoubtedly read it again...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-31748718802890663232011-02-07T16:17:51.546-08:002011-02-07T16:17:51.546-08:00Yep, I'm a loner, I'm just not very good a...Yep, I'm a loner, I'm just not very good at it. I'm also a story-teller and a show off, but those are completely unrelated. I'm not sure why. But I always try to live like no-one is watching. It's not easy but it's a lifelong goal of mine!Wen Baragreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741246296963740806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-6058196999950203752011-02-07T15:47:16.442-08:002011-02-07T15:47:16.442-08:00Yes a loner. Can relate. Blessings.Yes a loner. Can relate. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-42311607767628809022011-02-07T15:20:35.040-08:002011-02-07T15:20:35.040-08:00No, you're not. I've often been a leader,...No, you're not. I've often been a leader, but that's not much different than being alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-35767969262346245432011-02-07T13:58:31.257-08:002011-02-07T13:58:31.257-08:00You are certainly not the only one. Tabitha.
Yvon...You are certainly not the only one. Tabitha.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-52582503771850786062011-02-07T12:29:05.758-08:002011-02-07T12:29:05.758-08:00I think I could have written every word of this po...I think I could have written every word of this post. I'm absolutely a lonely writer and I've been using that lately in my writing. I'm surprised by how raw it is and yet...it feels right. It's a new experience for me because I've always been so careful in my writing. <br /><br />I love the idea of living like no one is watching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-69949630278797815962011-02-07T12:22:08.836-08:002011-02-07T12:22:08.836-08:00You are awesome, Tabitha! I'm trying to be mor...You are awesome, Tabitha! I'm trying to be more like this. Allowing myself just to be me. It's scary, but oh so freeing. I'm usually on the edge of the group, but mostly because I'm so shy--scared--and that's something I'm working. That it's okay to be different, and not only okay, but wonderful! Thanks for the beautiful thoughts and the reminder.Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-49205788334531577152011-02-07T11:47:34.691-08:002011-02-07T11:47:34.691-08:00I love reading your blog, Tabitha. Every time I co...I love reading your blog, Tabitha. Every time I come here I fall in love with being a writer all over again.<br /><br />cheers, Jenn<br />Do you have any love to share in 2011? Check out <a href="http://jennmckay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Love Every Day</a>Jenn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096584277185808602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-92230511280093991412011-02-07T09:51:11.535-08:002011-02-07T09:51:11.535-08:00I crave my solitude like most people crave another...I crave my solitude like most people crave another person.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.com