Comments on betz white: be good to you

Thanks for your honesty, Betz. Me included, I'm s...

2009-11-25T13:18:48.695-05:00

Thanks for your honesty, Betz. Me included, I'm sure that you helped many people who are walking in the valleys right now just by writing your post. It is important to do the things you love when your hurt even though it can be a challenge to look on the bright side. For me, I just finger through my two amazing books by Betz White and look at my stack of vintage bed sheets and felted sweaters just waiting to transform into their new, better and revised "selves". You're such a bright person, Betz, and I couldn't agree with your post more. Thankfully, "this to shall pass..." Very best to you-

You are an amazing woman surrounded by lots of lov...

2009-11-20T12:53:56.266-05:00

You are an amazing woman surrounded by lots of love! While the week may sting, you have let the pain wash over you with your usual grace. Snuggle in the collective warmth of everyone who loves you, knowing that this too shall pass.

I'm usually a very positive, upbeat person, but I have had a few momentary blips that have made me temporarily lose faith (other than serious illness of family and friends), I try to find the silver lining (i.e. leaving the great job because I discovered I was working for an unethical manager, forcing me to a Whistleblower and report his shady actions; not marrying the pathological narcissist who proposed on Valentine's day, then broke up with me on my birthday, saying the proposal was a joke - nice guy, huh? Probably on his 8th divorce about now...I figure I dodged a bullet!)

I cherish the results - meeting and marrying my absolute soulmate, and working in a job I truly enjoy, working with an ethical manager. It makes going through the temporary pain worth it, because I have come out on the other side, am a better person for the experiences, and am living a wonderful life.

It was a long time since I came to your blog...but...

2009-11-19T21:54:28.979-05:00

It was a long time since I came to your blog...but to read your post today reminds me a lot in my life...
My mom passed away at the end of June and my true love left me three weeks later(after 5 years) for some reasons I consider really valuable and understandable but heartbreaking for me... I've learned a word called "resilience", I try to think everyday about all those good things of life surrounding me still, I know that I'll be "handle with care" for many months to come, but I strongly believe in life... I strongly believe that something, someone, someday, will come and I want to be ready, alive and well, when it'll be THE day !
Thanks a lot for your inspiring post !
You will excuse my bad English, I'm French speaking...

HUGE warm hugs betz! IF it helps, i've been pouri...

2009-11-19T13:40:00.133-05:00

HUGE warm hugs betz! IF it helps, i've been pouring over TWO of your books recently, studying, sketching, creating and trying to live up to your standards in my own little special way. YOU inspire me. YOU motivate me. YOU make me excited about the next day and what i'm working on. cheers to YOU. thanks for the reminder. chin up, shoulders back and press on! ♥ rachel

Betz, Thanks for your post and keeping it real. ...

2009-11-19T12:45:34.488-05:00

Betz,

Thanks for your post and keeping it real. It is great advice. Here is another bloggy hug!! Wishing you a better week this week!

Cindy

ps. I am very excited for what you have been able to do so far. Help keeps me going in my pursuits!!!

Aw. Some of those weeks are like that. They seem...

2009-11-19T10:15:02.767-05:00

Aw. Some of those weeks are like that. They seem to come from nowhere, kick you in the pants, and run away. Wishing you better days.

No, you're not in this alone. I had a similar pos...

2009-11-18T18:56:20.853-05:00

No, you're not in this alone. I had a similar post on my blog yesterday & my friend who has cancer let me post an email she wrote. I know the 'bad' stuff in my life wasn't fun & I wouldn't want to go through it again or wish it on anyone else, but it has made me a better and stronger person and allowed me to help others.

Well, I dont' know why crummy things happen, but I...

2009-11-18T08:00:37.611-05:00

Well, I dont' know why crummy things happen, but I do know that love is healing. I also believe we can love people we have never met, may never meet, and probably will never know. I am glad you have put it out there that you are feeling low - so we can all send you some love!

Katie

I also feel down these past few months. Your post...

2009-11-18T03:44:50.892-05:00

I also feel down these past few months. Your post is a great help. Thanks a lot.

God speed!

Dear, dear Betz, wishing you many better days ahea...

2009-11-17T21:06:38.365-05:00

Dear, dear Betz, wishing you many better days ahead. I don't know what happened but I'm so sorry for the stress/pain/etc you went through. Personally, I think you are amazing and great. *hugs*

Sorry you had a rubbish week Betz, I hope things g...

2009-11-17T16:21:33.843-05:00

Sorry you had a rubbish week Betz, I hope things get better for you soon.

The only thing we can do is hold on to our blessin...

2009-11-17T16:05:49.594-05:00

The only thing we can do is hold on to our blessings. Loss doesn't get easier, but clinging to the positives keeps us going until the darkest of shadow has passed. Hoping you'll feel better soon.

Thank you for your wise and heartfelt post. I comp...

2009-11-17T14:31:37.090-05:00

Thank you for your wise and heartfelt post. I completely agree with skepticism around the notion that "everything happens for a reason". It just doesn't make sense to me.

A friend once told me, and it makes me laugh every time: "Some days we are the statues, some days we are pigeons".

I hope this week is a better one for you!

So inspired by your beautiful work,
Andrea.

hi sweet Betz ~ thinking of you.

2009-11-17T09:50:47.079-05:00

hi sweet Betz ~ thinking of you.

Betz, Those were lovely photos; thank you. I thi...

2009-11-17T06:15:22.539-05:00

Betz,

Those were lovely photos; thank you.

I think having an overall attitude of being grateful for our blessings, even when not all is going well, is a lifesaver emotionally as well as being a mark of good character.

Diane

Oh, I hope you feel better soon (says the woman wh...

2009-11-17T06:07:44.888-05:00

Oh, I hope you feel better soon (says the woman who sat in the parking lot in the dark with 5 year old last night, waiting for the tow truck!).

Weeks like that just suck....and I think your already on the right track for feeling better. Thank you for the reminder to count my many blessings too!

I had a bunch of rough experiences as a child thro...

2009-11-17T00:28:19.879-05:00

I had a bunch of rough experiences as a child through teenager. Looking back, the "reason" that we are given these challenges in our lives is to be able to help others we come in contact with. Those experiences that we live through, may one day help someone we love, someone we barely know, or a total internet stranger deal with a similarly (or totally unrelated) issue. We have hard things in our lives to teach us empathy and love for our fellow men.

That was one very not-so-very-good week. So sorry...

2009-11-16T23:23:48.708-05:00

That was one very not-so-very-good week. So sorry. I do thank you, in light of all your stress, for being such a kind, talented and generous instructor with us (your group 2) students. You remain a highlight in my week. Thanks for sharing your creative talents with us! And especially when your giving had to come from deep down with all that was going on in your camp.

Two weeks ago, I had a girlfriend die (the third one in so many years) and it hasn't gotten easier. But what I have learned is how I have changed through and from it all. Kind of cracks the facade. I agree with you, these are the events in life that make us who we are.

People are people.....who can figure them out? Although, we can't do anything about much of what happens "to" us, it is completely our choice how we react to those things. You are talented, accomplished and you are pushing ahead so just roll right over these bumps and keep moving forward!

Just wanted to say that I hope things pick up for ...

2009-11-16T22:21:57.917-05:00

Just wanted to say that I hope things pick up for you. Thanks for sharing your posts and inspirations.

Being one of your older readers I can say .I know ...

2009-11-16T22:20:14.016-05:00

Being one of your older readers I can say .I know what you're going through.When you're smart creative and on the right track you often wonder why you need to be taught a lesson in life. Judging from the replies I'd say it's a reminder that you're not in this alone.Chin up Tomorrow will come no matter what.
P.S I met you once and was so excited I could hardly speak.

Here is to a much better week for you! I apprecia...

2009-11-16T21:59:46.780-05:00

Here is to a much better week for you! I appreciate your ability to stay positive even after a yuck week:)

Thanks for the reminder! We all have those days.....

2009-11-16T21:33:20.913-05:00

Thanks for the reminder! We all have those days... or weeks... Just think of all the wonderful things you've done and of those of us who would love to be in your shoes! :)

Amelia, Intellectual property rights violations ca...

2009-11-16T21:01:56.513-05:00

Amelia,
Intellectual property rights violations can include things like unauthorized use of copyrighted imagery, plagiarism, copyright infringement, etc. Basically submitting someone else's work as one's own, or stealing.

What is intellectual property theft? Is it the ste...

2009-11-16T20:35:09.431-05:00

What is intellectual property theft? Is it the stealing of ideas not yet copyrighted? Thoughts published by someone else?

Staying positive, no matter what, makes all the di...

2009-11-16T20:10:48.306-05:00

Staying positive, no matter what, makes all the difference in life. We can survive nearly anything if we are grateful for what we do have.