Comments on: Dream Running: Are You Running Away From Them or Toward Them? http://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/ Established June13th 2006 Seattle / Beverly Hills / New York Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:49:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Gailhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-216398 Gail Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:22:01 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-216398 Great quotes Me Ra and I'm checking in to that book now. I REALLY needed to hear this right now! I always think of A League of Their Own where Tom Hanks says, "It's the hard that makes it great" (or something like that). :) SO TRUE! Great quotes Me Ra and I’m checking in to that book now. I REALLY needed to hear this right now! I always think of A League of Their Own where Tom Hanks says, “It’s the hard that makes it great” (or something like that). :) SO TRUE!

]]> By: Daenahttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-216163 Daena Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:26:37 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-216163 Today was the first time I came about your blog & your amazing gift of photography.This post really helped me to remember the path of my dreams....and where we can take ourself with courage & the innocence of believing. I am a student pursuing two majors, one of them is fine art photography- but one day I would like to own my own business of capturing special moments in one's life.Thank You for this ... I am a fan of you now! :) Today was the first time I came about your blog & your amazing gift of photography.

This post really helped me to remember the path of my dreams….and where we can take ourself with courage & the innocence of believing.
I am a student pursuing two majors, one of them is fine art photography- but one day I would like to own my own business of capturing special moments in one’s life.

Thank You for this … I am a fan of you now! :)

]]> By: amy littlehttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215876 amy little Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:26:06 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215876 as always i love your inspirational words. i too bought the Artist's way after the seattle workshop and i love all the quotes in there. i haven't had a chance to delve in to it properly yet but i'm so excited to do so. and give away 5 pieces of ratty old clothes? uh yes, please! my husband will be thrilled. that combined with baking and i will be one loved woman :)you're fabulous as always.xoxo amy as always i love your inspirational words. i too bought the Artist’s way after the seattle workshop and i love all the quotes in there. i haven’t had a chance to delve in to it properly yet but i’m so excited to do so. and give away 5 pieces of ratty old clothes? uh yes, please! my husband will be thrilled. that combined with baking and i will be one loved woman :)

you’re fabulous as always.

xoxo
amy

]]> By: Juliehttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215835 Julie Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:42:17 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215835 Thanks MeRa and Professor T for the amazing wisdom! It came at the perfect time. Blessings to you guys as you continue putting out such great encouragement to others while on your own journey!Trying to make peace with the fact that I can't sign up for the workshop and learn more about this confidence theme. I really appreciate all you share here on the blog! Thanks MeRa and Professor T for the amazing wisdom! It came at the perfect time. Blessings to you guys as you continue putting out such great encouragement to others while on your own journey!

Trying to make peace with the fact that I can’t sign up for the workshop and learn more about this confidence theme. I really appreciate all you share here on the blog!

]]> By: Ariane Hunterhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215829 Ariane Hunter Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:12:58 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215829 Me Ra, thank you for yet another great post. I started reading the Artist Way upon your recommendation and it really has changed my life. I just finished reading the very chapter you posted about. So I was very encouraged to do the clearing and creative exercise. Thank you for knowing the right words to say at the right time.Ariane Me Ra, thank you for yet another great post. I started reading the Artist Way upon your recommendation and it really has changed my life. I just finished reading the very chapter you posted about. So I was very encouraged to do the clearing and creative exercise. Thank you for knowing the right words to say at the right time.

Ariane

]]> By: Carrie Hassonhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215801 Carrie Hasson Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:18:26 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215801 I have started reading "The Artist's Way", thanks to you. Frankly, it's a gift I want to give this holiday to the women in my family, all artistic in different ways...if only they knew half of what they could offer with their gifts. There are a few excerpts from the book that I had underlined, and now make me think of you and what's ahead. "...when we move out on faith into the act of creation, the universe is able to advance.""The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel." -Piet MondrianThese reminded me of you because In essence, you are simply doing what you are called upon to do, given your talents and gifts. You are a channel...doing God's work, helping others, helping your family, just by being the artist and teacher that he made you to be.And my favorite (so far:)) "Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, grow." -The TalmudEvery blade of grass Me Ra. It's hard to imagine isn't it? But there are so many blades of grass that need an angel to grow...and Brian's words of encouragement have me convinced that he is yours;)I am going to give these exercises a try. I was doing so well and then all of our "stuff" arrived lol, wow it's like a big weight was dropped on me. Things, they slow us down (as you know from Thailand). Being here on the island without all of the things...life was so much easier, thoughts were so much clearer, and I didn't miss any of it! A good purge is always needed to bring new things into your life...tough process, but needed... Thanks for this today! Maybe it'll help me unpack (or toss!) and keep moving forward... hugs~ I have started reading “The Artist’s Way”, thanks to you.
Frankly, it’s a gift I want to give this holiday to the women in my family, all artistic in different ways…if only they knew half of what they could offer with their gifts.
There are a few excerpts from the book that I had underlined, and now make me think of you and what’s ahead.

“…when we move out on faith into the act of creation, the universe is able to advance.”

“The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel.” -Piet Mondrian

These reminded me of you because In essence, you are simply doing what you are called upon to do, given your talents and gifts. You are a channel…doing God’s work, helping others, helping your family, just by being the artist and teacher that he made you to be.

And my favorite (so far:))
“Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, “Grow, grow.” -The Talmud

Every blade of grass Me Ra. It’s hard to imagine isn’t it? But there are so many blades of grass that need an angel to grow…and Brian’s words of encouragement have me convinced that he is yours;)

I am going to give these exercises a try. I was doing so well and then all of our “stuff” arrived lol, wow it’s like a big weight was dropped on me.
Things, they slow us down (as you know from Thailand). Being here on the island without all of the things…life was so much easier, thoughts were so much clearer, and I didn’t miss any of it! A good purge is always needed to bring new things into your life…tough process, but needed…
Thanks for this today! Maybe it’ll help me unpack (or toss!) and keep moving forward…
hugs~

]]> By: Kara Hickshttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215760 Kara Hicks Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:38:51 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215760 wow. the last line of your post... "the world is counting on you to keep running after your dreams" - just hit me hard. Thank you for that little nudge. wow. the last line of your post… “the world is counting on you to keep running after your dreams” – just hit me hard. Thank you for that little nudge.

]]> By: lizahttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215730 liza Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:20:06 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215730 You nailed it again. How did you know what we're thinking again? You're so in-tune with your fellow bloggers. Since, reading your blog I've followed by dream of owning my own business. Little did I know that it came in the form of photography. It's thriving and after only opening shop for i month I've had four clients. Not bad, huh?Those words are so true. I've just cleanse out my entire house getting ready for a big move overseas and it has been liberated. I feel like a new person...lighter. But you just challenged me to clean out even more!thank you so much for your encouraging words...we love you, too! You nailed it again. How did you know what we’re thinking again? You’re so in-tune with your fellow bloggers. Since, reading your blog I’ve followed by dream of owning my own business. Little did I know that it came in the form of photography. It’s thriving and after only opening shop for i month I’ve had four clients. Not bad, huh?

Those words are so true. I’ve just cleanse out my entire house getting ready for a big move overseas and it has been liberated. I feel like a new person…lighter. But you just challenged me to clean out even more!

thank you so much for your encouraging words…

we love you, too!

]]> By: Taceyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215694 Tacey Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:45:49 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215694 I'm running so fast towards my dreams I think I swallowed a fly along the way!!! I too bought The Artists Way, on my drive home from the Seattle Workshop...Great piece of advise. I think of you both so often...On of my best friends (who is also insanely successful in her own right) always told me what when you are moving in the 'right' direction, it will just "feel right"....Not to be confused with thinking it will always be 'easy', but it will sit well with the soul... I’m running so fast towards my dreams I think I swallowed a fly along the way!!! I too bought The Artists Way, on my drive home from the Seattle Workshop…Great piece of advise. I think of you both so often…On of my best friends (who is also insanely successful in her own right) always told me what when you are moving in the ‘right’ direction, it will just “feel right”….Not to be confused with thinking it will always be ‘easy’, but it will sit well with the soul…

]]> By: Kimberlyn Tottenhttp://www.merakoh.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215693 Kimberlyn Totten Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:19:33 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2009/07/23/dream-running-are-you-running-away-from-them-or-toward-them/#comment-215693 I am astonished at how you can speak to my heart time and time again. Without talking to many of us personally, you have an uncanny ability to connect and encourage through the sharing of your fears, hurts and hopes. We love you for that Me Ra. Thank you for being a light and a source of strength to so many...you know a women's heart so well and have helped many of us find that deeper beauty and creativity within.Personally-I have been purging out (the old) in a huge way lately.. (since my parents house fire, many things just don't hold allot of meaning to me anymore). It has been so freeing not to hold too tightly to the past.And so funny you should mention cooking.... I usually don't like to cook ...but lately...I have found such a peace when I do! My morning omelet was for you my dear!Cheers! Even took some pics of it! I am astonished at how you can speak to my heart time and time again. Without talking to many of us personally, you have an uncanny ability to connect and encourage through the sharing of your fears, hurts and hopes. We love you for that Me Ra. Thank you for being a light and a source of strength to so many…you know a women’s heart so well and have helped many of us find that deeper beauty and creativity within.

Personally-I have been purging out (the old) in a huge way lately.. (since my parents house fire, many things just don’t hold allot of meaning to me anymore). It has been so freeing not to hold too tightly to the past.

And so funny you should mention cooking…. I usually don’t like to cook …but lately…I have found such a peace when I do! My morning omelet was for you my dear!

Cheers! Even took some pics of it!

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