tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post2240055191427566489..comments2024-02-01T00:22:20.198-08:00Comments on Through My Eyes: If The Moon Called Your NameTabitha Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-19147541350194534862009-12-17T06:17:47.507-08:002009-12-17T06:17:47.507-08:00The moon has not called my name and quite frankly ...The moon has not called my name and quite frankly I don't think he ever will. My dreams, as I've been told by those close to me, are unattainable and unrealistic. Perhaps they are but a thread of belief still holds like a fishing line to the sky. But if and/or when the moon does call me I hope his voice is strong and seductive :) I've been told that I'm afraid of success. I'm not afraid of my own success just other people's ideas of the kind of success they think I should have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-32802098812310666452009-12-10T23:07:43.644-08:002009-12-10T23:07:43.644-08:00This post was magical and so was the picture you c...This post was magical and so was the picture you chose. I'm trying my best to hear the call and walk towards the voice. Taking steps, nice and slow, but steady. Very inspiring Tab. hugs! xoEllie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-21445924907946993362009-12-10T21:20:27.171-08:002009-12-10T21:20:27.171-08:00I saw your award at Bethany's blog and came ov...I saw your award at Bethany's blog and came over to say hello. What a beautiful blog. I see a lot of familiar faces here, so I feel at home already! I've had this experience a lot today! ;-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-14296614324161212952009-12-10T10:09:40.365-08:002009-12-10T10:09:40.365-08:00I love that your posts always make me reflect and ...I love that your posts always make me reflect and feel calm and at peace. The moon has called my name this year and I have left the shore to see him. I don't think I'll ever be able to ignore his call again.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-3249712384463863152009-12-10T07:39:37.343-08:002009-12-10T07:39:37.343-08:00Well, I guess my answer would be found in my post ...Well, I guess my answer would be found in my post today. See myself as a bit of a shrinker I'm afraid. Loved the writing here though. Whistful, yet strong.Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-28114634931654490232009-12-10T06:42:50.283-08:002009-12-10T06:42:50.283-08:00Sorry I called you Tamika....Tabitha!! A friend co...Sorry I called you Tamika....Tabitha!! A friend confided that old teachers can only hold so many names in their memory banks. Mine overflowed years ago!!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Patti<br /><br />P.S. Check out my personal blog when you have time. You might like the photo.<br /><br />www.pattilacy.com/blogPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-63747826762797345192009-12-10T06:27:57.179-08:002009-12-10T06:27:57.179-08:00I love this, "sandals of prudence left on the...I love this, "sandals of prudence left on the shore behind..."Carrie Wilson Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01586157395539583862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-6581924769360544592009-12-10T02:59:45.960-08:002009-12-10T02:59:45.960-08:00Donna, :) I don't want to own all existence ei...Donna, :) I don't want to own all existence either. Just my own path and my dreams. that is what the moon was for me. Those things I would very much like to own and press towards. You are right though, without today there is no tomorrow. But without dreams, hope and passion there is no reason to press forwards. Moments are wonderful things to live inside of, but if that was all there was to this life, if there was nothing to strive beyond a moment I would not want to hang around:) Thanks fro your comment :) I love a good chat:))Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-86982579480697072032009-12-10T02:55:52.650-08:002009-12-10T02:55:52.650-08:00Thanks for all the comments. YOu guys rock. I am s...Thanks for all the comments. YOu guys rock. I am so glad so many of you 'heed the moon' :) And thanks for taking my word pictures and running with them. It is always fun to post something like this cause you guys always get me :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-85174573897666792452009-12-09T23:18:24.469-08:002009-12-09T23:18:24.469-08:00Ahhh, after reading the previous posts, I think I ...Ahhh, after reading the previous posts, I think I missed the point.<br /><br />Wow; so many inspiring POVs. I'm touched. I'm humbled. I'm retreating to lurker.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-70338344531518514512009-12-09T23:03:43.432-08:002009-12-09T23:03:43.432-08:00I haven't read the previous comments yet. I h...I haven't read the previous comments yet. I have my own concept of the future.<br /><br />I'm a here-and-now person. I'm present focused. Not that I don't believe in the future; but without today, there is not tomorrow. So, if the mood calls, I guess I'm planted right here, on planet earth.<br /><br />I have my fantasies and dreams of the future and of other worlds in the universe, ut mostly I'm grounded in the here and now. What I can see, touch, imagine.<br /><br />I'm not religious - I don't subscribe to an all knowing being that set my path in this existence eons before my birth; but I do ascribe to an order to the universe, to existence itself, that is larger than me. Planet Earth is not the be-all-end-all of the universe.<br /><br />I don't know what comes next. I'm sure I'll find out, but I'm not sure the info is a benifit to me in this existence. Yeah; I'm easy, I'm cheap. I exist; I don't care to know the larger picture.<br /><br />Nope; I don't want to own the moon and all things in existence. I just want to be a part of, and dream there is something beyond this universe. When I die, I am content that answers will either come, or there is more out there to learn.<br /><br />I'd really like to believe my existence is something more than an expendable pawn in the great game between two entities who could really care less about me as an individual; but only want to tally my reactions to their controlled environment.<br /><br />I love my family. My love my job. I have empathy for humanity. These are not always congruent sentiments. I am human.<br /><br />............dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-16261262814511787142009-12-09T20:34:04.019-08:002009-12-09T20:34:04.019-08:00Beautiful post, Tabitha. The call of the moon can ...Beautiful post, Tabitha. The call of the moon can be scary, but how can you resist?lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-13622815633292947642009-12-09T18:19:55.946-08:002009-12-09T18:19:55.946-08:00I have a love hate relationship with the moon.I have a love hate relationship with the moon.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-28418522879799906222009-12-09T17:07:47.634-08:002009-12-09T17:07:47.634-08:00Ms. Moon called my name loud and clear and i answe...Ms. Moon called my name loud and clear and i answered, oh I did. I'm not afraid to try, not afraid to take a chance. But, like Jello Man in my poem, the pool was empty and I got friggen creamed. I meant to do that. Honest.Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-53544834555259576822009-12-09T15:46:40.495-08:002009-12-09T15:46:40.495-08:00I'm always drawn farther out by the moon, and ...I'm always drawn farther out by the moon, and this year I stepped away from my security of the past decade and embraced writing wholeheartedly. I decided not to go for promotion and rather devote that time to my long held dream. Here's hoping next year the moon will bring me closer to success.Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-44501483317376030522009-12-09T14:24:01.350-08:002009-12-09T14:24:01.350-08:00Oh, yes, success can be a scary thing. I would lik...Oh, yes, success can be a scary thing. I would like to hear the moon encourage me a little as I work toward that call. Your words are beautiful, Tabitha.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for Friday!Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-13537230011221762282009-12-09T13:40:50.342-08:002009-12-09T13:40:50.342-08:00No honestly it's failure I fear more than succ...No honestly it's failure I fear more than success lol. I love you so! Who in their right mind would reject your work? Heck, I'm about to become a lit agent so I can rep you!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-85180955779666571622009-12-09T10:11:25.794-08:002009-12-09T10:11:25.794-08:00Beautiful words Tabitha. My goal is to buckle back...Beautiful words Tabitha. My goal is to buckle back down in the new year and get some serious writing done. Good luck with yours! Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-63609507975467791242009-12-09T09:57:52.028-08:002009-12-09T09:57:52.028-08:00I wrote a short story once where the character wal...I wrote a short story once where the character walked on moonbeams. The moon always calls me, so I guess I am following, but I'm not sure where.<br />Thanks for another beautiful, thought-provoking post.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-32009157956498230892009-12-09T08:33:32.646-08:002009-12-09T08:33:32.646-08:00Your writing lifts my heart, Tabitha. Please do ke...Your writing lifts my heart, Tabitha. Please do keep following that moon, because you have a gift.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-74983946203931704422009-12-09T08:26:20.056-08:002009-12-09T08:26:20.056-08:00This is something I've been thinking about a l...This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately, and not just in regard to my writing. I've taken several huge steps this year toward finding the success I want (and have been too afraid to pursue), even though it has meant risking a lot. It has been an overwhelming experience, but I think it will be worth it in the end. Great post!Abby Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543937393055900844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-54561848569481197772009-12-09T08:18:35.079-08:002009-12-09T08:18:35.079-08:00I alternate between running towards the moon when ...I alternate between running towards the moon when it calls my name and running away from it. I am currently negotiating with it. :)BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-85862047050165862912009-12-09T08:04:39.750-08:002009-12-09T08:04:39.750-08:00I agree with you that it's success we fear, no...I agree with you that it's success we fear, not failure. I've gotten over that fear, though, and I am so ready for the moon to call my name.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-14549828358784338742009-12-09T07:54:20.345-08:002009-12-09T07:54:20.345-08:00I would hope I would stand tall and say take me wh...I would hope I would stand tall and say take me where you want to go. I agree with you that sometimes we fear success more than failure. Great post.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821039846301805207.post-68830808448915077882009-12-09T07:33:11.905-08:002009-12-09T07:33:11.905-08:00The moon has called my name, and I have responded ...The moon has called my name, and I have responded with giddiness, but also with fear. With that nagging voice that says, "But what if you're not good enough?" Then I follow the reflection of the moon and look to the Sun and He quiets my fear. Tells me to be still.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.com