Comments on: Making space for desire http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/ Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:07:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Lee http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-952 Lee Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:33:33 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-952 I identify with so much of this, because I've been that "voice behind," too, only in my case it was solely in the professional arena. I didn't have the same type of religious upbringing as you, but my husband did, and I flat-out told him that I wanted neither my daughter NOR my son to grow up with that message. That aside, even if you don't see it that way, you're on your way to achieving your heart's desire. No one "put Heather in a corner" (to paraphrase Dirty Dancing) when you won Manitoba's Communicator of the Year. You got to experience your heart's desire in that moment. The lightbulb came on and I daresay whatever your physical reaction to the "Aha Moment" is showed up. I believe in my heart of hearts that you can do it. You will make it. And I'll be cheering for you all the way. <3 I identify with so much of this, because I’ve been that “voice behind,” too, only in my case it was solely in the professional arena. I didn’t have the same type of religious upbringing as you, but my husband did, and I flat-out told him that I wanted neither my daughter NOR my son to grow up with that message.

That aside, even if you don’t see it that way, you’re on your way to achieving your heart’s desire. No one “put Heather in a corner” (to paraphrase Dirty Dancing) when you won Manitoba’s Communicator of the Year. You got to experience your heart’s desire in that moment. The lightbulb came on and I daresay whatever your physical reaction to the “Aha Moment” is showed up.

I believe in my heart of hearts that you can do it. You will make it. And I’ll be cheering for you all the way. <3

]]> By: becky nielsen http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-727 becky nielsen Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:08:53 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-727 Heather, You should pat yourself on the back for realizing early on that you had this gift to speak and for pursuing it in spite of others' imposed barriers. It's tough to go up against your dad when you're young. And it's tough to go up against "societal expectations". But you clearly have a message and I can't wait to hear it! YOUR voice is what so many of us need to hear. Heather, You should pat yourself on the back for realizing early on that you had this gift to speak and for pursuing it in spite of others’ imposed barriers. It’s tough to go up against your dad when you’re young. And it’s tough to go up against “societal expectations”. But you clearly have a message and I can’t wait to hear it! YOUR voice is what so many of us need to hear.

]]> By: Linnea aka cafemercury http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-705 Linnea aka cafemercury Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:03:55 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-705 I identify with so much of this, because I've been that "voice behind," too, only in my case it was solely in the professional arena. I didn't have the same type of religious upbringing as you, but my husband did, and I flat-out told him that I wanted neither my daughter NOR my son to grow up with that message. That aside, even if you don't see it that way, you're on your way to achieving your heart's desire. No one "put Heather in a corner" (to paraphrase Dirty Dancing) when you won Manitoba's Communicator of the Year. You got to experience your heart's desire in that moment. The lightbulb came on and I daresay whatever your physical reaction to the "Aha Moment" is showed up. I believe in my heart of hearts that you can do it. You will make it. And I'll be cheering for you all the way. <3 I identify with so much of this, because I’ve been that “voice behind,” too, only in my case it was solely in the professional arena. I didn’t have the same type of religious upbringing as you, but my husband did, and I flat-out told him that I wanted neither my daughter NOR my son to grow up with that message.

That aside, even if you don’t see it that way, you’re on your way to achieving your heart’s desire. No one “put Heather in a corner” (to paraphrase Dirty Dancing) when you won Manitoba’s Communicator of the Year. You got to experience your heart’s desire in that moment. The lightbulb came on and I daresay whatever your physical reaction to the “Aha Moment” is showed up.

I believe in my heart of hearts that you can do it. You will make it. And I’ll be cheering for you all the way. <3

]]> By: jamie http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-555 jamie Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:05:27 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-555 Yes! What a powerful journey, Heather. All of those pieces brought you to here. It's your voice. It's your time. Let fly! Yes! What a powerful journey, Heather. All of those pieces brought you to here. It’s your voice. It’s your time. Let fly!

]]> By: Sandy Dempsey http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-472 Sandy Dempsey Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:11:41 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-472 All of your experience to date has prepared you for the life of your hearts desire. But, what is truly inspiring about this post is your willingness to listen to your hearts desire, to gratefully acknowledge it, to share it with others ad begin to embrace it. Now that I have met you in person and heard your voice, I can 'hear' you when I read these words and the passion you are expressing. Keep moving forward. You have lots of people behind you cheering you on and supporting you. Also, congratulations on winning Manitoba’s Communicator of the Year award. What an honor!! Sandy All of your experience to date has prepared you for the life of your hearts desire. But, what is truly inspiring about this post is your willingness to listen to your hearts desire, to gratefully acknowledge it, to share it with others ad begin to embrace it.

Now that I have met you in person and heard your voice, I can ‘hear’ you when I read these words and the passion you are expressing.

Keep moving forward. You have lots of people behind you cheering you on and supporting you.

Also, congratulations on winning Manitoba’s Communicator of the Year award. What an honor!!

Sandy

]]> By: Lisa http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Lisa Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:04:01 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-471 I have no doubt that you WILL indeed make this desire of yours a reality.... I think you're well on your way! :) It takes so much courage to step into your own light and express purely from self and for self.... Bravo! I have no doubt that you WILL indeed make this desire of yours a reality…. I think you’re well on your way! :) It takes so much courage to step into your own light and express purely from self and for self…. Bravo!

]]> By: Connie http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-467 Connie Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:07:08 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-467 Ok, I feel a little stupid leaving this comment, because I can absolutely not remember the name of this famous person I want to tell you about...so just humor me a little...and know that the person I am referring to is someone that has become a respected and honored speaker--I just am having a major brain freeze! A couple years ago I read a great article about a famous, respected speaker in the self-help genre who felt the exact same way as you do. She had a deep desire to share her voice and be heard, so she started to book and schedule speaking engagements for herself in her community. At first, only a couple people showed...but it build, and now she gets thousands of people internationally. (I wish I could remember who..when it comes to me..I'll email you.) But Heather, if your desire is pulling you this strongly...then start for yourself...don't wait for an invitation...make it happen!!! I believe in you. I support you. I hear you. Peace & Love. Ok, I feel a little stupid leaving this comment, because I can absolutely not remember the name of this famous person I want to tell you about…so just humor me a little…and know that the person I am referring to is someone that has become a respected and honored speaker–I just am having a major brain freeze!

A couple years ago I read a great article about a famous, respected speaker in the self-help genre who felt the exact same way as you do. She had a deep desire to share her voice and be heard, so she started to book and schedule speaking engagements for herself in her community. At first, only a couple people showed…but it build, and now she gets thousands of people internationally.

(I wish I could remember who..when it comes to me..I’ll email you.)

But Heather, if your desire is pulling you this strongly…then start for yourself…don’t wait for an invitation…make it happen!!!

I believe in you. I support you. I hear you.

Peace & Love.

]]> By: Helen http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Helen Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:50:09 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-466 Wow. I loved your honest story of coming to your truth and desire as a Communicator. It exudes from you. I'm struggling to discover my true calling, and yet the marketing consultant side of me (for the last 22 years) sees so many parallels in your history. I also feel the desire for (and fear of) stepping out from behind others' shadows to be a leader. Thanks for sharing your experience with Desire. Wow. I loved your honest story of coming to your truth and desire as a Communicator. It exudes from you. I’m struggling to discover my true calling, and yet the marketing consultant side of me (for the last 22 years) sees so many parallels in your history. I also feel the desire for (and fear of) stepping out from behind others’ shadows to be a leader. Thanks for sharing your experience with Desire.

]]> By: Lucy http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-437 Lucy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:37:36 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-437 Use your voice how you want to. Acknowledging the desire is one of first steps. You go girl. Use your voice how you want to. Acknowledging the desire is one of first steps. You go girl.

]]> By: Sherry http://whatareyougivingaway.com/2009/10/making-space-for-desire/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Sherry Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:30:21 +0000 http://whatareyougivingaway.com/?p=498#comment-436 Heather, you are a woman of the times...you have the voice and the ability, let alone the desire. You have a God given gift and yet "men" dictated what was or was not possible for you as a woman. I admire that you knew acting wasn't the way for you to move forward...you were speaking but not with your own voice. And why is it that we begin to believe in ourselves when others bestow awards on us or praise our efforts and know in our hearts that what we are doing IS good enough, is a valid, is worthy? I'm so glad that you have been able to hear your desire and to begin making it happen! You give inspiration and encouragement to others! Heather, you are a woman of the times…you have the voice and the ability, let alone the desire. You have a God given gift and yet “men” dictated what was or was not possible for you as a woman. I admire that you knew acting wasn’t the way for you to move forward…you were speaking but not with your own voice. And why is it that we begin to believe in ourselves when others bestow awards on us or praise our efforts and know in our hearts that what we are doing IS good enough, is a valid, is worthy? I’m so glad that you have been able to hear your desire and to begin making it happen! You give inspiration and encouragement to others!

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