Comments on: Letting Myself Be Seen

By: krissy knox

krissy knox — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:17:49 +0000

I’ve got a friend like this. That would be my Sissy Val. She is priceless, and always will be.

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By: giulietta

giulietta — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:59:39 +0000

Hi Sarah,

Yes, it’s so true that to have a friend you need to be a friend first. That takes some risk. Vulnerability is something many of us could use more of. If you don’t take off the mask, how can someone be your friend? I hope to go to BlogWorld in the future! Am a newish blogger trying to reach out and leave comments on the sites of other fab bloggers. Enjoy your friendships!

Thx, Giulietta, Inspirational Rebel

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:56:30 +0000

Wow – I love what you and your friends do fo each other’s businesses – that’s awesome! And I am so glad Tatyana sent you my way.

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:53:40 +0000

It is so true Tatyana! I said earlier how our fast paced world is not inclined for the time it takes to cultivate these kinds of friendships. We are accustomed to instant gratification, yes?! Oh but when we do slow down and invest in our friends, the payback is oh-so-worth-it!

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:47:33 +0000

Maybe that can be part of your “Escaping Mediocrity” adventure?!

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:45:31 +0000

Thank you Ava. I think we lose ourselves not only by trying to “be” someone we are not, but also by holding back big chunks of ourselves. Both wind up presenting a truncated/skewed version of who we are to the world. And, truth be told, not everyone in this world is safe enough to be our full selves around. Ah but those technicolor friendships are so blindingly beautiful – they make it all worth the risk, don’ they?

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:33:31 +0000

Thank you Karl.

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:29:18 +0000

As I get older, Peter, I am realizing that the simple things that are right in front of me are the things that make me the happiest. Thank you for helping me remember that.

By: LaVondilyn J. Watson

LaVondilyn J. Watson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:27:49 +0000

Sarah, thanks for sharing this! You are so right. I think friends are such blessings! You stated that your friends make your business a better business, as well. My best friend and I have agreed that we will treat each other’s businesses as our own – that means I market her business and she markets mine! We pray for each other’s businesses; we mastermind for each other’s success; we are here for one another. It has been so awesome to always have her in my corner! Thanks for sharing your blog-it’s a great reminder to be thankful for the great people we have in our lives (and thanks to Tatyana for the mention…)

By: Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:23:56 +0000

“…how much you give in return, with no expectations for reciprication.” Love that because it is so true. We give to our friends from our heart, not because we can gain something, but because we want to give of ourselves. And you are so right. These kinds of friendships take time to grow and in our fast[paced world, we often miss out on them.