Comments on: You Are Not Alone: A Letter to Those Who Are Struggling https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/ Let's write on the wall of life... Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:14:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Art of a Beautiful Life https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-4659 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 12:14:04 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-4659 In reply to Julie.

Oh, I do hope we can stay in touch, Julie. Maybe we can encourage each other as we keep looking for the sunshine. It’s wonderful to meet you, Julie. And thank you so much for sharing that. I know it’s not always easy to share our stories. The important thing is that we learn to shine no matter what our stories, because when it is all said and done, we all want to shine.

]]> By: Julie https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-4070 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:19:45 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-4070 i am happy to learn a little more of your story. I, like you, have weathered much turmoil in my life during the past 5 years and have learned to look for the sunshine through the clouds. It really helps to share along with others who are “battling”. Thank you for your encouraging messages!

]]> By: Art of a Beautiful Life https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2669 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:04:37 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2669 In reply to Chris Carter.

Oh, wow, Chris. That was beautiful. Thank you for saying that. You are such a gift, and I am so glad we met. It’s funny you mentioned about that being my gift. I’m reading a book where it talks about your gift, and I have been giving a lot of thought as to what is my gift. I do love to encourage. And I love to observe and notice what makes a beautiful life, a meaningful life, a life lived on purpose. It made my day to hear in your words some of the thoughts that had crossed my mind. Thank you so much for sharing that, Chris. xo

]]> By: Art of a Beautiful Life https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2668 Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:49:46 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2668 In reply to sharki.

That really touched my heart. Thank you for saying that.

And, yes…it is the stone for November. Mine is on the 6th. We are almost birthday buddies. Thank you so much for stopping by to comment. It’s so nice to meet you.

]]> By: Chris Carter https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2447 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:54:46 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2447 Just beautiful Topaz…

Ya know, I think true encouragement that is authentically given often comes from a source of experience, wisdom, and endurance. By reading your words and your blog, there is an essence of depth that can only come from adversity. Your readers sense that about you- which is why they believe you. Your words give hope to hopeless, and strength to the weak, and light to those living in the dark.

That is your gift. And because you have experience hopeless, weakness, and darkness- you know how to find the light. Your readers trust you guidance toward its glow.

Keep shining my friend. All that you have survived will continue to have a purpose in this place…

]]> By: sharki https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2441 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:25:45 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2441 Thank u very much Ms. Topaz for this and all. Your posts mean a lot to me… when I read a certain post of urs that hits me bulls-eye, I save it and share it to others as well. This particular one has moved me in ways methinks it was written for me. Again, thank u for encouraging us all. Uplifting our hearts, bodies and minds in this world…. Topaz is the birth stone of November, right? So it’s ur birth month next month… May I ask what day is ur birthday? Mine is on the 10th… Stay happy, lovely and blest. ♥♥♥

]]> By: Art of a Beautiful Life https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2432 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:49:18 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2432 In reply to GILLIAN NICHOLS.

I can just feel your inner palm tree starting to rise, Gillian. People like you inspire me, the survivors, the thrivers, the people who rise from the ashes, the beautiful souls that God raises from the ashes. It is for you I write and others like you. It is for us I write. I am so glad to have you here and that you are part of our beautiful tribe. Thank you so much for your beautiful words. They brightened my day. Shine on, my friend. Shine on.

]]> By: Art of a Beautiful Life https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2430 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 20:18:20 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2430 In reply to Ana Lynn.

Thank you, Ana Lynn. I always try to encourage others. Life is hard. And it is beautiful, too. It’s always good to look for the beauty.

You are so right. Everyone has a story.

]]> By: GILLIAN NICHOLS https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2422 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:13:34 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2422 Thank you for this post. It came at just the right time, another building block in a process of personal healing, and sorting out of what is unnecessary and what is of value in my life, both inwardly and outwardly. Just today I was making personal decisions about how I move on with life, my story, in a positive way after a very messy year. As I made those decisions, I could feel my inner “palm tree” starting to lift it’s head again with determination and resilience.
I love your writing and am glad I came across your facebook page and then this blog. Thank you for sharing something of your own struggles and catastrophes. Your approach to life is beautiful, and I never cease to be amazed at the inspiring power of words, especially those that drop into our lives at just the right moment.

]]> By: Ana Lynn https://artofabeautifullife.com/you-are-not-alone/#comment-2415 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:59:03 +0000 https://artofabeautifullife.com/?p=3006#comment-2415 Your posts are always encouraging. If it makes you feel better, I never thought your life was perfect or easy – not because your struggles come out in your posts, but because I’ve been through enough to know that nobody’s life is perfect. I learned something from my in laws and I try to stick by it: Don’t assume, it makes and a$$ out of u and me. I just wish more people would realize that what is on the outside doesn’t necessarily represent the picture on the inside.

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