Comments on: In Search of Community … http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/ Being Afraid and Doing It Anyway Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Teresa Aziam http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3851 Teresa Aziam Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:23:00 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-3851 As a fellow Coloradan and a fellow WaySeer and someone who is very much pulled toward the community you're wanting to create in Berthoud, I say "yes, you are one of ours. we've been waiting for you". I'm so glad you're here :-) As a fellow Coloradan and a fellow WaySeer and someone who is very much pulled toward the community you’re wanting to create in Berthoud, I say “yes, you are one of ours. we’ve been waiting for you”. I’m so glad you’re here :-)

]]> By: drmolliemarti http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2722 drmolliemarti Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:50:58 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2722 So glad to hear you're loving CO! I checked in today for some inspiration and re-read your moving blog & comments...where it became apparent that mine had some me-me-me going on ... Sorry! Your brave move to CO totally inspired me and tapped my passion for community, apparently setting off a list of what this focus means to me (ooops). Feel free to drop by my blog any time and share all the great stuff YOU are doing on our mutual theme this year (that is so cool!). Community rocks! #thatisall :) So glad to hear you're loving CO! I checked in today for some inspiration and re-read your moving blog & comments…where it became apparent that mine had some me-me-me going on … Sorry! Your brave move to CO totally inspired me and tapped my passion for community, apparently setting off a list of what this focus means to me (ooops). Feel free to drop by my blog any time and share all the great stuff YOU are doing on our mutual theme this year (that is so cool!). Community rocks! #thatisall :)

]]> By: drmolliemarti http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2499 drmolliemarti Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:50:58 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2499 So glad to hear you're loving CO! I checked in today for some inspiration and re-read your moving blog & comments...where it became apparent that mine had some me-me-me going on ... Sorry! Your brave move to CO totally inspired me and tapped my passion for community, apparently setting off a list of what this focus means to me (ooops). Feel free to drop by my blog any time and share all the great stuff YOU are doing on our mutual theme this year (that is so cool!). Community rocks! #thatisall :) So glad to hear you're loving CO! I checked in today for some inspiration and re-read your moving blog & comments…where it became apparent that mine had some me-me-me going on … Sorry! Your brave move to CO totally inspired me and tapped my passion for community, apparently setting off a list of what this focus means to me (ooops). Feel free to drop by my blog any time and share all the great stuff YOU are doing on our mutual theme this year (that is so cool!). Community rocks! #thatisall :)

]]> By: CoachCheese http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2725 CoachCheese Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:31:39 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2725 I understand the concept of what you are saying and have experienced it myself.<br><br>But in this case, I don't think the issue is that I need to see myself more.<br><br>That's because I've experienced both being seen and not being seen. Our hearts know when we are truly being seen, the good and the bad, and being affirmed in truth.<br><br>When it happens, it's incredibly empowering personally and in the context of that community. It's a glimpse of the Kingdom of God.<br><br>It's also wonderful to be grounded enough in God truly seeing us that we don't "have to" have anyone else see us to be happy, fulfilled, and productive.<br><br>Even when we are, it's good to keep looking for it and creating it wherever He leads us, because in doing so, we further the Kingdom of God. I understand the concept of what you are saying and have experienced it myself.

But in this case, I don't think the issue is that I need to see myself more.

That's because I've experienced both being seen and not being seen. Our hearts know when we are truly being seen, the good and the bad, and being affirmed in truth.

When it happens, it's incredibly empowering personally and in the context of that community. It's a glimpse of the Kingdom of God.

It's also wonderful to be grounded enough in God truly seeing us that we don't “have to” have anyone else see us to be happy, fulfilled, and productive.

Even when we are, it's good to keep looking for it and creating it wherever He leads us, because in doing so, we further the Kingdom of God.

]]> By: Alexis Martin Neely http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2729 Alexis Martin Neely Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:28:37 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2729 Thank you Elisa! I'm outside of Boulder. And so far it could not be anymore perfect, even with the worst winter in years. I don't mind! That's a very good sign since I am a Florida girl and have never lived in the cold before. I look forward to meeting you in person now that we are almost neighbors. Thank you Elisa! I'm outside of Boulder. And so far it could not be anymore perfect, even with the worst winter in years. I don't mind! That's a very good sign since I am a Florida girl and have never lived in the cold before. I look forward to meeting you in person now that we are almost neighbors.

]]> By: Alexis Martin Neely http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2727 Alexis Martin Neely Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:27:35 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2727 Thank you, whoever you are. :) Thank you, whoever you are. :)

]]> By: Alexis Martin Neely http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2724 Alexis Martin Neely Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:27:19 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2724 From your post, I wonder if you really "see" you - my experience is that everything you are experiencing externally is a reflection of your own internal consciousness. So, what can you do to see you more? From your post, I wonder if you really “see” you – my experience is that everything you are experiencing externally is a reflection of your own internal consciousness. So, what can you do to see you more?

]]> By: Alexis Martin Neely http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2715 Alexis Martin Neely Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:26:23 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2715 thank you Diane! Yes, there is definitely a "new normal" happening here. :) Not sure if it was ever normal, but it sure is new. LOL. thank you Diane! Yes, there is definitely a “new normal” happening here. :) Not sure if it was ever normal, but it sure is new. LOL.

]]> By: Alexis Martin Neely http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2717 Alexis Martin Neely Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:25:55 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2717 Thanks Britt. So far, it looks like I've found it. Of course, I've only been here two days, but so far so great! Thanks Britt. So far, it looks like I've found it. Of course, I've only been here two days, but so far so great!

]]> By: Alexis Martin Neely http://www.alexismartinneely.com/in-search-of-community-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2719 Alexis Martin Neely Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:25:17 +0000 http://alexismartinneely.com/?p=1072#comment-2719 Yes, totally. AND, what I've found is that for my kids, the physical community is key. They don't have an online community yet and already after only being here a couple of days they have friends who live on our street. I can't tell you how freeing that is for me. Last night, we had three neighbor girls and one of the neighbor boys over for dinner. When my kids hang out with other kids, they don't need me to entertain them. And that means I can come play with you online. :) Yes, totally. AND, what I've found is that for my kids, the physical community is key. They don't have an online community yet and already after only being here a couple of days they have friends who live on our street. I can't tell you how freeing that is for me. Last night, we had three neighbor girls and one of the neighbor boys over for dinner. When my kids hang out with other kids, they don't need me to entertain them. And that means I can come play with you online. :)

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