tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post2112059608966778289..comments2024-03-24T20:57:52.965-05:00Comments on Sacrifice of Love: Walking the Tightrope of AuthenticityAnneMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-70748868915630286232020-02-26T15:04:39.360-06:002020-02-26T15:04:39.360-06:00Amen. It's a fine line for sure, and kudos to ...Amen. It's a fine line for sure, and kudos to you for really considering and approaching it intentionally. Also, hope you are feeling a bit better!!Laura https://www.blogger.com/profile/17306677582500633622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-13595015104409250702020-02-20T01:31:12.561-06:002020-02-20T01:31:12.561-06:00"I've found that many times, when people ..."I've found that many times, when people say "I wish that person was more authentic," it means that they want to see more of another person's imperfections on display."<br /><br />I think this is very true! Complaining and wallowing in the hard things is a too-easy pit to fall into...when I find myself leaning in that way I have to give a firm, "No. Don't go Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-88073501004819960632020-02-09T21:53:13.139-06:002020-02-09T21:53:13.139-06:00Thank you so much for sharing that, Melissa! I lov...Thank you so much for sharing that, Melissa! I love that advice. It kind of makes me think about how the devil will distort something good and present it to us-it's GOOD to be in tune with how we are and recognize our feelings and struggles, but when we go so far to ignore God and others, that's probably when big problems ensue. I will try that priest's advice out sometime! AnneMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462442204217572325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-65203016277490647072020-02-09T16:07:34.177-06:002020-02-09T16:07:34.177-06:00Thank you for being so open and honest about this....Thank you for being so open and honest about this. I, too, find myself trying to figure out the right balance between being honest about my struggles and not just focusing in that even though that's what has been my main focus. I recently heard that a good antidote for it was to focus on others so we can get out of our heads; a priest recommended this for those dealing with depression and Melissa Ceciliahttp://catholicnerdwriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758330335100037759.post-77750342986196514112020-02-08T21:53:34.928-06:002020-02-08T21:53:34.928-06:00I feel a little convicted after writing such a ran...I feel a little convicted after writing such a ranty post yesterday 😂 though I hope it came off more lighthearted than that. Anyway! I fully agree with you. I think about this balance constantly. We’re in a difficult yet still good season of life right now. Some days I feel like I can’t cope, and other days I’m overwhelmed by our blessings. I’m all over the place, but I always try to remember Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155303404223970814noreply@blogger.com