Comments on: Belle of the Blog: Self-Esteem & Spirituality http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/ Helping you find your purpose and navigate your quarter-life crisis in style Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:25:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Aleta http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-663 Aleta Mon, 05 May 2008 15:45:02 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-663 You had me in tears thinking of how cruel people can be to children, not just adults but other children. I've read your blog and I think you're an amazing woman. I never would have thought that you had such a childhood, may that speak volumes for who you are today. I'm glad you found faith and God's love. You're right, he don't make no junk! You had me in tears thinking of how cruel people can be to children, not just adults but other children. I’ve read your blog and I think you’re an amazing woman. I never would have thought that you had such a childhood, may that speak volumes for who you are today. I’m glad you found faith and God’s love. You’re right, he don’t make no junk!

]]> By: merlotmom http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-628 merlotmom Fri, 02 May 2008 19:39:59 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-628 Beautiful, heartfelt essay. Really nice. I just came from a Torah study class this morning where the portion was about Love Others As You Love Thyself. We talked about how just going to church or temple and following religion does not mean you are "holy". Many people, like the kids who criticized you, can just follow the steps, "phone it in" and think that's enough. But really understanding the spiritual message means learning to love who you are first, warts and all, which will enable you to truly love others and treat them well despite their differences. Beautiful, heartfelt essay. Really nice. I just came from a Torah study class this morning where the portion was about Love Others As You Love Thyself. We talked about how just going to church or temple and following religion does not mean you are “holy”. Many people, like the kids who criticized you, can just follow the steps, “phone it in” and think that’s enough. But really understanding the spiritual message means learning to love who you are first, warts and all, which will enable you to truly love others and treat them well despite their differences.

]]> By: kel http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-627 kel Fri, 02 May 2008 16:06:09 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-627 "God don't make no junk." So simple yet so powerful. Your post is inspiring, faith and self-esteem go hand-in-hand more often than not and I think it's interesting how much our belief in something else can define our lack of belief in ourself. It's too bad that we have this way of thinking, because if more people could see it the way you have, it might be what we need towards changing this idea. ~K “God don’t make no junk.” So simple yet so powerful. Your post is inspiring, faith and self-esteem go hand-in-hand more often than not and I think it’s interesting how much our belief in something else can define our lack of belief in ourself. It’s too bad that we have this way of thinking, because if more people could see it the way you have, it might be what we need towards changing this idea.
~K

]]> By: Cynthia http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-626 Cynthia Fri, 02 May 2008 15:32:45 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-626 Ah, Our childhoods are somewhat similar. I have been to plenty of churches and I've been touched at several. I don't have a home church now but I'm still close with God and I do consider myself spiritual. When your family home isn't conducive to your happiness and your church home is just as devastating, I know what that can do to your psyche. Good Job! Ah,

Our childhoods are somewhat similar. I have been to plenty of churches and I’ve been touched at several.

I don’t have a home church now but I’m still close with God and I do consider myself spiritual.

When your family home isn’t conducive to your happiness and your church home is just as devastating, I know what that can do to your psyche.

Good Job!

]]> By: Leah http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-625 Leah Fri, 02 May 2008 14:42:33 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-625 Beautiful post!! I had a spiritually messed up childhood, but amazingly I never lost my faith. I punish myself for not going to church right now, but I converse with God pretty regularly. I, too, have found that a charitable existence creates good things for a person. Back when I was broke and had nothing, I wished for nothing more than to be able to give. I swore that when I was better, I would give, the more I have, the more I give. I kept that promise, even though I'm not wealthy or anything, and I can just feel more happiness in my life because of it. Beautiful post!!

I had a spiritually messed up childhood, but amazingly I never lost my faith. I punish myself for not going to church right now, but I converse with God pretty regularly.

I, too, have found that a charitable existence creates good things for a person. Back when I was broke and had nothing, I wished for nothing more than to be able to give. I swore that when I was better, I would give, the more I have, the more I give. I kept that promise, even though I’m not wealthy or anything, and I can just feel more happiness in my life because of it.

]]> By: Tootie http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-624 Tootie Fri, 02 May 2008 13:30:26 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/02/belle-of-the-blog-self-esteem-spirituality/#comment-624 I love this! I've heard that saying before "God don't make junk," and it's always stuck with me. Thanks for the inspiring post! I love this! I’ve heard that saying before “God don’t make junk,” and it’s always stuck with me.

Thanks for the inspiring post!

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