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Welcome to my corner of the world. I'm so glad you're here. Join me in a conversation about how we build a bridge between daily life and the life we're longing for. As you explore, you'll discover stories, some of my favorite things, a whole lot of love, and perhaps even join me in a little lip syncing. Learn more about me right here.
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Reader Comments (29)
Liz, don't stop the videos! It was one of your videos that made me feel that you were a kindred spirit & made want to come back to your blog. I think it's the best thing about your blog. Everyone has an opinion and I am just one more. So go with yours!
Your point at the end that the feeling of vulnerability is a sign we're on the right path -- I needed to hear that. Yep. Thanks.
PS: I am shocked by all the outright copying that I've noticed lately, and I'm sorry to hear it's happened to you. I know Kelly Rae has blogged about this. I've done taken some art classes online recently and it amazes me when people in the workshop totally copy the artist's style. I think it's a sign of desperation. Be glad you're not so desperate for a sense of identity, personal expression, style, etc. Grace and peace to you, Liz!
Well it's obvious to me, after watching this, why Kelly thinks you are such a special gal. You are! I just sat watching this thinking "Really? You feel that way?" Thank you for sharing. It's chickies like you and Kelly that inspire me to just be me. Just go with it! Thanks for that :-)
THANK YOU!!! really. THANK YOU! This is so what I needed to hear. Sending you love <3
Wow! I'm so happy to "meet" you, Liz! I just went from Amazon, searching for a desk calendar, to a list of books that Amazon thought I might be interested in, to your book, to your blog, and then I watched your video post from yesterday. Wow! You are SO real, and I'm going to spend SO much time going back into your archives and getting to know you better. I'm just starting on this journey of using art and creativity to intentionally peel back the layers and I've been thinking about starting a blog. I couldn't have found you at a more opportune time. Your video was amazing. PLEASE continue blogging and videoing. (P.S. I ordered the book!)
liz - you are brave and wonderful. and you are not alone. it means a lot to hear you say you don't have it all figured out...it means a heck of a lot. thank you for being brave, walking in your vulnerability, sharing your story, being honest. you are a gift. shine on, liz. xx s
Liz, what a light you are! I'm so new on this path ... trying to be creative, not really knowing what I'm doing, and feeling like giving up some days. I'm thinking of starting a blog and have for some time. I even have a name picked out. My friends went from saying "Good, do it!" to "Well, when are you doing it?" to "Ok, yeah, right, a blog." As just wrote that sentence, I realized that most of those words come from my own head, no one else's mouth!. I am afraid. I'm in my mid 60s and the blogs are I read, espcially yours, are so beautifully written. I don't think I can put words together that well. But your video was exactly what I needed to hear! So I've decided that by May 1st I'm going to have something out there. There - a commitment! I don't know if anyone will read it, espcially as I have nothing to offer, nothing to sell, nothing to teach, just my own musings. Maybe no one will ever read it except my kids (and maybe not even them!) but I know I'll feel better for just doing it. I wear my beautiful "I am enough" locket every day and am so grateful for having "met' you. As sperlygirl says, you are a gift. Keep shining Liz.
Tina, I feel you. I am 51 and just started painting last year. I also have a blog. Not sure that anyone reads it... but it is there. Send me an email when you start yours. I would love to read it.
I stumbled upon this video at the most perfect time, and I can't thank you enough for your gentle and brave honesty. I'm in that extremely vulnerable and exhausting place of reaching in deep to pull out my dreams.. So many of your thoughts touched me deeply, Liz. Thank you.
Thank you for this video Liz. It felt like chatting with a best friend, and you breathed life into my spirit. I am sorry that you have been hurt. All I can say is thank you for keeping on. Please keep sharing your heart. My heart gets it and is so grateful for a sister friend like you. Your heart and love come through in your book, which practically jumped into my arms at the bookstore a few months ago. So you really feel like you don't know, huh? Why is that so shocking? Right? That is totally freeing.
Shame on those who copy you! I'll say the same thing I have said to other creative and unique friends: those of us in this (small) art community KNOW who the true originals are. We KNOW who is copying. It does suck when someone copies your style, but go forward realizing that we all KNOW the truth. How some people can hold their heads up and claim to be artists is beyond me.
And I know this was only a small bit of your very wonderful video, but I wanted to let you know many stand behind you.
And after three children, I am still trying to figure it out on a (pretty much) daily basis! Some things get easier, but there is always something new coming down the road that you never thought/saw/heard about that throws you for a loop!!!
you are brave!
you are beautiful!
you are bold!
thank you liz, you honor me and the world with your honesty and your vulnerability.
Dearest Liz, this is the bit where I tell you:
* that the reason I continue to commune with you here is because you speak to me
* that when I see you, I see my own vulnerabilities and struggles
* that the reason I love your book is that your SOUL is tangible in every page
* that I wear your scarves, your aprons, your jewellery for the same reason: they give me strength and remind me that I am not alone
* that no one could ever do what you do, no matter how hard they try to copy (there is no soul in copying)
* that you inspire me to do things that I never thought I could do
* that you are seen, you are heard, and you are treasured
Please don't ever stop.
Kat x
Ummm...*tears* So grateful for your sharings dear one. Thank you.
oh my. it's almost as if you've been perched on my shoulder watching my life, and this is what you had to say about it....your voice, encouraging me and my voice, has been much louder than the deep darkness of a voice on the other shoulder!!!......and for that, i say thank you thank you thank you.
Beautiful as always.. You totally spoke several things that are on my heart lately.. I think that so many of us get it with your book and your work ( I ADORE the book) I heard Danielle LaPorte say once : Passion is your qualification.. I think often if we come from a place of real heart and truth that people get it and we all never have it all figured out, but being willing to share your journey take courage that we can relate too.. Love your videos, they are real, good quality and from the heart! xo
I feel like I've been swirling in vulnerability lately. I'm taking a long, deep exhale after listening to your reassuring words. Once again, thank you dear one. There is something very real and powerful about this message being communicated by video too. I treasure your honesty and your courage, and well, you - so very much. (Oh, and I am loving those aqua walls!)
Liz - thanks for saying all of this aloud.
One of my continual struggles as a blogger is wondering how much to share. Vulnerability is not comfortable. Yet that quality also keeps it real for me, you know? I read blogs of creative types who don't get personal very often, and eventually, I stop reading them on a regular basis. We could attribute that to a tendency to voyeurism, but I think it's more than that.
My interest is this - how are others living their creative journey? As you say, we all get to a point in our lives when we understand that no one has it all together. I'm a student of the human condition. I am curious about how people view their day-to-day lives, esp. the "creatives." Perhaps this is a way for me to feel more connected to others as I struggle in my own corner of the world.
Again, thanks for saying all of this. It helps me to think about where I'm going with my own endeavors!
Well, you know I love you. But here's a story you will love...
Last week we took all four of our boys to San Antonio. We're driving to the airport and my 11 year old from the back of the minivan says, "This is an awesome book mom!" So I say, "Which one is that honey?" And he holds up your book. So I say to him that I went to your retreat in OR and he tells me how envious he is of my retreats but how he wants to share your book with his teacher because, "she could really use some of these ideas, like this one, and that one, and this one and that one..."
Anyway, he hauled your book to San Antonio and took it out to peruse from time to time and he thinks you're the bees knees. Which I told him you were.
Feeling vulnerable as a sign of being on the right path is what Brene Brown calls wholehearted living. It's so hard but so worth it. Keep on keeping on!
Wow!
You are a very strong and wise woman.....I sit here and listen to your voice and all your words goes right in to my heart!
Its the first time I visit your blog. You know how it is ....you sit there and click, click....look at things on the internet and the first thing that made me curious was your book and then I "click" on the link to your blog...now after I looked and listen to this video, I know that I´m going to visit this place often, very often.
You have created so much and share so much ....its STRONG!
Be proud of yourself and your work!
I´m from Sweden so my english is poor, Its difficult to explain my thoughts and feelings in english, but I hope you understand what I´m trying to say :)
I´m on my way now to Adlibris to order your book...YES, I am !
Kind regards
Christin E from Sweden
YOU! My dear friend, are amazing. While I was watching this video so many things were running through my head that I wanted to say to you....and now all I can think of is...WOW. You are so brave. Thank you my dear friend for showing up here and reminding me to show up in my life. You have such a gift and I am so incredibly happy that you sat down and made this video! I love your videos. I love hearing your voice and seeing your face. thank you my dear friend. thank you
Oh Liz, this made me cry for all the very best reasons. I so needed to hear this today...these words, yours, so poignant and honest and beautiful and true. You continue to be one of those rocks for me in the blog world; a place to return to, to find rest, to find my center. Thank you thank you for being you and sharing you. It's such a gift.
sending you light and love right back at ya girl. and keep doing what you're doing. beautiful post.
I'm so glad to see you making videos again, Liz. I love seeing the little glimpses into your real life. Keep doing what you're doing - I'm so proud of you for working through vulnerability to shine your light on the world! xo