Comments on: Life Goes On

By: Jana

Jana — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:41:40 +0000

Wow Leah, it’s been ages since I’ve been to your blog and I love the new look.

I’m not so great at dealing with the shadowy parts… I like to shove them away, pretend they aren’t there, and do something else… working on improving, but it’s a slow process.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:50:19 +0000

What a poignant post. I relate to it on so many levels.

By: organicsyes

organicsyes — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:12:41 +0000

I am starting to really “see” the shadowy sides of myself, but I am reluctant to admit them to my close family and friends…hmmmm…but I am beginning to admit that they are here…to myself (and my shadow).

By: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo

Kathryn Dyche Dechairo — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:47:38 +0000

As with art it’s appreciating shadows for the contrast they bring both in life and on paper. Glad to hear you’re finding comfort in your drawing. Have a great holiday weekend.

By: Tammy Vitale

Tammy Vitale — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:03:04 +0000

Hubby, my kids, friends.

By: Maron

Maron — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:41:05 +0000

As my son-in-law starts his chemo and radiation for a tumor on his brain, I can sincerely relate to the shadows of life but in the support of family and friends we all have found such light and life…even in these scary times. We have to face it all. There is no way around it so it good to know that as we go through life’s trials that we are supported by those who love us. I’m glad that you are not bottling it up Leah. That’s a growing moment and healing. My best to you. xo

By: Lisabelle

Lisabelle — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:16:32 +0000

Great post. Out of darkness comes the light. From some embarrassment issues, I have often felt a sense of shame from the anger too, when my heart was hurting and I wasn’t the cause of the pain. This adds to the negativity, however, I needed to face the pain, live and breath it, look at my whole life, find my heart and soul beneath all of it, underneath the pain was a little baby me. From our pain we can be reborn with the wings of a butterfly to be poetic.

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:51:13 +0000

We all go through the shadows sometimes–it’s just part of life, isn’t it? I just went through a down period when everything seemed to be going wrong, and found crying and talking to a close friend really helped me process some pain and disappointment. Wishing you lots of strength to help you cope and heal. Hugs!!

By: Maria-Thérèse

Maria-Thérèse — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:50:18 +0000

I think you are brave for being so honest!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:20:47 +0000

Hi Leah,

I completely agree with you, just let that sadness be, it needs time to just be there with you. Feeling the shadows of life is all a big part of it. We all have our shadow moments and I too believe that stepping into the light too quickly is just no good, the shadows move slowly at their own pace around and then the light will seep back….anyway,
I really like checking out your blog and I hope things will get brighter for you, but hey a healing tome is needed at times in life and it’s healthy to embrace that!