Comments on: Standing your Sacred Ground https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/ Life Coach Mon, 20 Apr 2015 22:05:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: amywilliams https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-62 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 05:19:39 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-62 In reply to Denise Stephens.

Denise, Thank you so much for reading my blog and sharing your thoughts. I have also read your blog http://www.hopelovelive.com about your husband’s accident and the amazing recovery and healing that has ensued. You two are a true inspiration and a brilliant reminder that love heals. You both are brave beyond compare and a beacon of light for those with spinal cord injuries. xo

]]> By: Denise Stephens https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-61 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:49:10 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-61 Wow..I can so relate to your article! I too am a mixture of sassy and shrinking..it always depended on the situation and my audience. I was more “shrinking” around my friends and “puffy” at work where impressing a boss and colleagues was vital. Now that I have a catastrophic experience under my belt, and have been blessed to write about our situation, I definitely feel at peace with who I am–a mixture of both. Thank you so much for articulating what a lot of us feel!
XXXOOO Denise Stephens

]]> By: amywilliams https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-60 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:21:43 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-60 In reply to Margret McWilliams.

You are one brave woman, Margret and a true shining light in my life. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you more than words can express. xo

]]> By: Margret McWilliams https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-59 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:11:20 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-59 wow, Amy. Yes, beautifully written! And I so relate to this! Thank you for your honesty and courage. The shrinking was such a part of survival for me and I remember coming out of it with a vengeance which threw the pendulum to the other side and the people who were used to me being small did not like it. That was the beginning of accepting that not everyone would be happy with me. You have helped me find the courage to be me despite what others think. I so appreciate you. xo

]]> By: amywilliams https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-58 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:34:39 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-58 In reply to Jill.

You are so right, Jill – finding that balance is a challenge. For me it takes daily practice and continually asking myself “Who do I want to be?” and “How can I take care of myself while remaining respectful to others?” Thanks for your feedback!

]]> By: Jill https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-57 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 06:32:59 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-57 Beautifully written & insightful!!! I think everyone has their struggle to be true to themselves while remaining acceptable to everyone else – maybe it takes all of us some “years” and practice to get the balance right!

]]> By: amywilliams https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-56 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:29:00 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-56 In reply to Bivens.

What can I say? I’ve always been my *true* self around you. You bring out the feisty, sassy, real me 🙂 Thanks to you for that and for being just all-around awesome. <3

]]> By: Bivens https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-55 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 04:47:19 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-55 Ummm….”Shrinking” is not a word I would use to describe you! “Sassy”…maybe ,
Feisty- definitely! :). Great article. You’ve given a lot of people the wisdom, courage and strength to become the people they should be. Blessed to be your friend…and probably your guinea pig for life coaching!

]]> By: amywilliams https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-54 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:57:35 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-54 In reply to cindyz.

Cindy, You’ve always seemed so comfortable in your own skin – audacious, bold, and funny, just the qualities that I’ve always admired and thought “I want what she’s having!” And now I’m learning how to do just that and it’s downright freeing. Thanks for weighing in. Every interaction with you leaves me with a smile.

]]> By: cindyz https://www.amywilliamslifecoach.com/2014/12/dont-shrink-dont-puff-up-stand-your-sacred-ground/#comment-53 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:41:44 +0000 http://amywilliams.wpengine.com/?p=157#comment-53 Love this! I’ve experienced all three phases, but find myself in the Puffing Up phase most often:) By the way, I really like the person you’ve become (I’m sure I would’ve liked the shrinking you as well).

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