Comments on: Speaking of empathy http://www.thiswomanswork.com/2007/11/07/speaking-of-empathy/ dawn friedman's blog Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:26:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: chanie http://www.thiswomanswork.com/2007/11/07/speaking-of-empathy/#comment-6347 chanie Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:13:31 +0000 http://www.thiswomanswork.com/?p=1713#comment-6347 this is really nice to read - first of all, since you are happy with your choices , and second because it is so great to have such a supportive family. youve also got me thinking more about empathy in general, how i already practice it in certain ways, and how it can manifest itself in my life more so that i have more patience for others this is really nice to read - first of all, since you are happy with your choices , and second because it is so great to have such a supportive family.

youve also got me thinking more about empathy in general, how i already practice it in certain ways, and how it can manifest itself in my life more so that i have more patience for others

]]> By: Austina http://www.thiswomanswork.com/2007/11/07/speaking-of-empathy/#comment-6346 Austina Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:59:39 +0000 http://www.thiswomanswork.com/?p=1713#comment-6346 Have been reading here and there and found this particular post very interesting. I just emailed a long time friend something along the lines of always searching. Basically, no matter what goals or dreams we attain, we still strive for more, searching, bettering etc. It sounds as if you have really taken the plunge to live the life you want to live, but at times, wonder or contemplate the "rightness" of it. Is this similar to "searching" for more or betterment; how to make your current situation better? I don't know, but it struck me that in the midst of great women living their life on their terms, or at least trying to, we still search, or question. Also I wanted to say, kudos to you! You have the strength and support to live out your dreams. I am in the midst of trying like mad to do the same, but with certain pressures it has not been an easy task. But reading another's success/journey is inspiring, thank you! Have been reading here and there and found this particular post very interesting. I just emailed a long time friend something along the lines of always searching. Basically, no matter what goals or dreams we attain, we still strive for more, searching, bettering etc. It sounds as if you have really taken the plunge to live the life you want to live, but at times, wonder or contemplate the “rightness” of it. Is this similar to “searching” for more or betterment; how to make your current situation better? I don’t know, but it struck me that in the midst of great women living their life on their terms, or at least trying to, we still search, or question.

Also I wanted to say, kudos to you! You have the strength and support to live out your dreams. I am in the midst of trying like mad to do the same, but with certain pressures it has not been an easy task. But reading another’s success/journey is inspiring, thank you!

]]> By: Julia http://www.thiswomanswork.com/2007/11/07/speaking-of-empathy/#comment-6345 Julia Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:45:17 +0000 http://www.thiswomanswork.com/?p=1713#comment-6345 Yes, happiness and food and shelter go a long way, don't they. Although it was never my dream to homeschool, I do get the whole being together thing. It turns out working at home with my husband was a dream I never knew I wanted. It came by way of sadness for us, but I can't imagine going back. Good for you and Brett creating what you wanted and congrats on all the hard work to get there. You deserve it! Yes, happiness and food and shelter go a long way, don’t they. Although it was never my dream to homeschool, I do get the whole being together thing. It turns out working at home with my husband was a dream I never knew I wanted. It came by way of sadness for us, but I can’t imagine going back.

Good for you and Brett creating what you wanted and congrats on all the hard work to get there. You deserve it!

]]> By: Lilian http://www.thiswomanswork.com/2007/11/07/speaking-of-empathy/#comment-6341 Lilian Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:47:20 +0000 http://www.thiswomanswork.com/?p=1713#comment-6341 I'm so happy that your family on both sides is so supportive of you! And you made me think and feel sad when you wrote about "living your dream." Now that our hopes for settling down have been scattered (I know you've been busy, so if you wanna know what's up with us, you can start with Oct. 31st's post), we are again in a position of now knowing what our dream is... of not even knowing if we have one. It's tough and it makes me teary eyed and a bit heartbroken. I'm glad you guys are pulling it through, it gives me hope even though I have no idea what's going to happen in the future for our family. :( I’m so happy that your family on both sides is so supportive of you! And you made me think and feel sad when you wrote about “living your dream.” Now that our hopes for settling down have been scattered (I know you’ve been busy, so if you wanna know what’s up with us, you can start with Oct. 31st’s post), we are again in a position of now knowing what our dream is… of not even knowing if we have one. It’s tough and it makes me teary eyed and a bit heartbroken.

I’m glad you guys are pulling it through, it gives me hope even though I have no idea what’s going to happen in the future for our family. :(

]]> By: Ally http://www.thiswomanswork.com/2007/11/07/speaking-of-empathy/#comment-6342 Ally Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:52:15 +0000 http://www.thiswomanswork.com/?p=1713#comment-6342 Awesome. Good inlaws are awesome. Awesome. Good inlaws are awesome.

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