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Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by nikkiana

nikkiana — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:24 +0000

This is something I can strongly relate to (right on down to the going home to New Hampshire part!). When I’m here in the city, I tend to get really caught up in all the minutiae of life… All the details that aren’t going as perfectly as planned and such.

Then, I go back to NH and start filling people in about my life here, and tend to focus on the positive bits and that’s often met with criticism and judgement. Why? I don’t know. Maybe people assume that the mundane details of life are more glamorous when Manhattan’s the backdrop? Maybe they’re jealous?

But it only serves to reinforce the fact that I love my life here in the city. That even with the cockroaches and rats, I’ve found my place in the universe.

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by hunting for bliss

hunting for bliss — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:41 +0000

Of course! I’ve always loved your blog! Take care!

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by findingravity

findingravity — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:41:34 +0000

Thank you, Tobi! Nice to see you’ve stuck around, even when I was a little bit absent! I think comparison is a human condition. We are always comparing ourselves to others, to our former selves, who we want to be someday, instead of appreciating where we are and accepting who we are. Thanks for reading!

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by findingravity

findingravity — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:37:39 +0000

Thanks so much for spreading the love! Your kind words are so appreciated.

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by Elise

Elise — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:47 +0000

This was exactly something I needed to hear. Something great and wonderful and expressed way more eloquently than I could express it at the moment. Congrats on the milestone as well, 25 isn’t so bad – after all, look at what you’re already setting out to do?

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by Daile

Daile — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:10 +0000

I totally agree with this! I think we are often too hard on ourselves and feel ashamed of being happy or proud. Um. . . What! Stuff that – I am going to be happy and proud of myself and celebrate the things I like and be ok with the things I don’t.
You are a great writer! And I have no doubt you looked foxy

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by Clair

Clair — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:06:35 +0000

Wow, this is beautiful. First, I’m sure you did look foxy! And second, I think in terms of compliments, it’s so important to give voice to those things. It’s like we’re aloud to talk about our weaknesses forever, but even though we know what’s great about ourselves, saying it feels wrong. And yes…it’s nice to acknowledge the flaws too…start eradicating that idea of perfection.

Thanks for the lovely post, you great writer.

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by Thanksgiving Project – It’s All About ME | Year 'Round Thanksgiving Project

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:20:26 +0000

[…] I read this in a blog today “It dawned on me recently that people speak often about creating a life of lasting happiness, yet they’ll endure an awful lot to stay unhappy, all with the fear that something better may never come along. It’s such a backward way of thinking, and I am so guilty of it. I am the biggest offender.” You can read the whole blog here […]

Comment on On Cutting Ourselves a Break: by hunting for bliss

hunting for bliss — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:10 +0000

What a great post, Carley! I’ve missed your posts! It’ such a huge part of our culture to be hard on ourselves….but we must be oh so gentle with others. If we admit that we are great, what happens when we fail? I have found that in my late 20′s it has been much easier to feel good about my work, my looks, and my life ‘progress’, but, old habits die hard. I tend to minimize myself a ton around others, and I’m SUPER guilty of comparing myself to women my age.

Comment on Gif Lovers Unite: New York Edition by Linsey

Linsey — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:14 +0000

This was a great post. I lol-ed for REAL, not just the type of lol when people write it but DIDN’T actually lol. Mostly because this was the story of my life for the 2 years I was there. I feel like you just need to add something about how NYC makes you feel like you need to run/walk at all times. I couldnt stop myself. Miss you!