tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post1280429919331475533..comments2023-07-17T03:12:45.102-06:00Comments on The World According to the Little Fish: Weakness (2 of 5)Minahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423063117601255723noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-5636010540540825592009-02-05T14:52:00.000-07:002009-02-05T14:52:00.000-07:00SOmetimes it is so hard to take a good, hard look ...SOmetimes it is so hard to take a good, hard look at ourselves and fix what we have avoided fixing for so many years. I really think that the past few years have made me face myself...<BR/><BR/>I hope you reach your goals and most importantly, love you for who you are.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957223010844358916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-23156677966765563732009-02-04T22:40:00.000-07:002009-02-04T22:40:00.000-07:00You'll do great! Admitting to it is half way, righ...You'll do great! Admitting to it is half way, right? I still haven't admitted to having no self control. I like being delusional!The Smithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01387040800701112809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-46967323584889354462009-02-04T17:03:00.000-07:002009-02-04T17:03:00.000-07:00I have absolutely no discipline either. Honestly,...I have absolutely no discipline either. Honestly, the most dedicated I am to anything anymore is blogging. Does that count? :)<BR/><BR/>Your post was incredibly honest. Any stay-at-home Mom is struggling with the same issues you are. I know I am.<BR/><BR/>-Francesca3 Bay B Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900160137075495724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-42048572996266474542009-02-04T16:40:00.000-07:002009-02-04T16:40:00.000-07:00Weight management is crazy...at times I embrace it...Weight management is crazy...at times I embrace it and do great and at others times I fail. I'm sorry to hear about your nerve disorder, that must be really tough to handle. A doctor of mine put me on meds and I gained 20 pounds on them. ewww. I've only lost 5 pounds of it and that was 3 years ago. ewww. Good luck with your endeavors. As for me and my house...I give up! Ha.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071466392412822366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-90266045474276803992009-02-03T21:15:00.000-07:002009-02-03T21:15:00.000-07:00Great post! Sorry I haven't been over in a few! Wo...Great post! Sorry I haven't been over in a few! Work has been way crazy! ♥ Hugs :)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13780614646408617149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-5894962719483853982009-02-02T22:41:00.000-07:002009-02-02T22:41:00.000-07:00My greatest weakness would probably be my shyness,...My greatest weakness would probably be my shyness, it is really a debilitating thing.<BR/><BR/>And remember this (from my fave band Superchick):<BR/>We all fall<BR/>Sometimes<BR/>We all let ourselves down<BR/>Sometimes there's nothing<BR/>left but to live with<BR/>what's been done<BR/>And know you're not the only one<BR/>Who falls<BR/><BR/>We all fail<BR/>Sometimes<BR/>We all let someone down<BR/>Sometimes there's thing<BR/>left but to promise to<BR/>ourselves<BR/>That next time we won't be the one<BR/>To fail<BR/><BR/>I want to tell you, you can go on<BR/>That beginnings come from ends<BR/>I still believe in you<BR/>And so does God<BR/>He's the one who still<BR/>believes in those who fail<BR/>He's the one who still<BR/>believes in us who fall...Wendyburd1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01922782163374972681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-74493128471023625782009-02-02T22:19:00.000-07:002009-02-02T22:19:00.000-07:00You'll find the balance, I know you will. It migh...You'll find the balance, I know you will. It might be tricky at first, but you know what? It will be worth it.Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129986970059036859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-88035534009600101392009-02-02T20:54:00.000-07:002009-02-02T20:54:00.000-07:00We change when we feel uncomfortable with the situ...We change when we feel uncomfortable with the situation we are in, or the way we are. Or if we really expect more of ourselves.<BR/><BR/>I think that self dicipline is a really tough issue. I have the same problem with making myself do the same routine things over and over. And over. It drives me nuts.<BR/><BR/>Like brushing my teeth AND flossing. It's so tiresome. But not doing it is even worse. So I do it. <BR/><BR/>I think that we can change anything if it is important enough to us. :)<BR/><BR/>ANd what you are going through, I think just about everyone can relate to! :)Heatherlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355263068372248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-50837601453769633352009-02-02T19:41:00.000-07:002009-02-02T19:41:00.000-07:00I think its wonderful when someone can accept them...I think its wonderful when someone can accept themselves-flaws and all, and still try to improve. It's a balancing act!<BR/><BR/>PS: Thanks for putting up my giveaway button! It's part of my plan to slowly take over your sidebar.Brittany Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06743104955447005125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-8730959441786222712009-02-02T16:36:00.000-07:002009-02-02T16:36:00.000-07:00Thanks for writing so eloquently what so many of u...Thanks for writing so eloquently what so many of us feel. I never thought about the difference of laughing at myself and presenting myself in a way to get laughs. Wow, I need to examine myself, my life, and my motivations.rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840483267061941388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-54844723724447927282009-02-02T14:26:00.000-07:002009-02-02T14:26:00.000-07:00Like several people have mentioned, I feel like I ...Like several people have mentioned, I feel like I could have written this post, right down to the Weight Watchers part. While I'm also a project driven person, I've realized that doesn't get the dishes done twice a day. So I wish you luck in finding the balance. I'm still trying to figure it out. Sigh.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-68908893815995213802009-02-02T14:13:00.000-07:002009-02-02T14:13:00.000-07:00I've been working on acknowledging my strengths fo...I've been working on acknowledging my strengths for a very long time. I'm still not there. Isn't it interesting how alike we all are?Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567226067848241071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-67249649790124645842009-02-02T13:22:00.000-07:002009-02-02T13:22:00.000-07:00It's so much easier to self-degrade and get a laug...It's so much easier to self-degrade and get a laugh, than to actually face responsibility for it. That I know all too well.<BR/>And darn husbands for having smart thoughts! : )mCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252684152629825538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-648161273979792712009-02-02T13:12:00.000-07:002009-02-02T13:12:00.000-07:00I love that last paragraph. It's not easy to look...I love that last paragraph. It's not easy to look at our strengths. (At least, it isn't for me.) I'm going to try a little harder.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-18756820142856569372009-02-02T13:01:00.000-07:002009-02-02T13:01:00.000-07:00It's hard! I've really been struggling with exerci...It's hard! I've really been struggling with exercising, even though we bought the elliptical!! But, I'm trying!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-29150180896749632422009-02-02T12:13:00.000-07:002009-02-02T12:13:00.000-07:00It is always good to be able to laugh at yourself ...It is always good to be able to laugh at yourself within reason. I similarly degrade myself on a daily basis. I think the most important thing is to remember to embrace those talents and strengths as you said. Maybe look yourself in the mirror every morning and list at least three things you love about yourself for that day whether physical, spiritual, personality, abilities, talents, etc...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904475961832992495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-46728854545825337972009-02-02T12:00:00.000-07:002009-02-02T12:00:00.000-07:00Thanks for the honest and insight look into a bit ...Thanks for the honest and insight look into a bit of my own life.<BR/>Thank goodness thee is always another day and our Heavenly Father to help us.<BR/>I really like CaJoh quote! let's have fun and enjoy life so it doesn't rule you, but still accomplish what we were sent here to do!<BR/>♥♥♥Beth at Auntieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878533662208781834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-52663113749091660492009-02-02T11:22:00.000-07:002009-02-02T11:22:00.000-07:00It's always nice to be able to get a different...It's always nice to be able to get a different perspective from someone else. My wife is the kind of person who is bogged down in the details— while I tend to look at the big picture. We are always reminding the other of what we tend to overlook.<BR/><BR/>I have a saying— some people play the game of life to win. While others play for fun… and win anyway.<BR/><BR/>The bottom line is to have fun and enjoy life so that it does not rule you.Cajohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705931109877069830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-40212053986710810382009-02-02T11:18:00.000-07:002009-02-02T11:18:00.000-07:00Great insights. But if we knew how to control the...Great insights. But if we knew how to control these weaknesses, then they wouldn't be weaknesses any more...and I guess that's the whole point of trying to better ourselves. Getting rid of the bad habits and forming new ones in their place....I think that with your new outlook, you WILL have success!<BR/><BR/>And thanks so much for the comment on my daughter's post. It's nice to know that my husband and I are not the only 'lame' parents out. there... <BR/>:~DLoralee and the gang...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07203655646949305050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-60148753340364411372009-02-02T11:08:00.000-07:002009-02-02T11:08:00.000-07:00I always find myself laughing when I give my kids ...I always find myself laughing when I give my kids make the wise good choice speech because of the areas I lack discipline in my life!!<BR/><BR/>Awesome postMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682296763369964666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-10007003160953249542009-02-02T11:00:00.000-07:002009-02-02T11:00:00.000-07:00This is so insightful and honest. And I think so m...This is so insightful and honest. And I think so many of us can relate to it. I know I can.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-48064603925992288162009-02-02T10:38:00.000-07:002009-02-02T10:38:00.000-07:00Wow, we have even more in common than I thought. ...Wow, we have even more in common than I thought. I have been going through a self-degradation period for a while now. I didn't realize how bad I was getting until a woman I had just met pointed it out to me. It is good to be able to laugh at yourself once in a while, but not to put yourself down all the time. We are all works in progress that is for sure.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827203064094653293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-37899404081237675732009-02-02T10:16:00.000-07:002009-02-02T10:16:00.000-07:00Like Lara and Jillene, I very much know what you'r...Like Lara and Jillene, I very much know what you're talking about. It's a constant struggle and sometimes, I'm just not up for the battle.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270661693698065581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-19012549165888322512009-02-02T09:38:00.000-07:002009-02-02T09:38:00.000-07:00HOLY CRAP!! I have the same problem. I too could...HOLY CRAP!! I have the same problem. I too could have written this post!!Jillenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701640875749819676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25565475.post-81616167767832656552009-02-02T08:40:00.000-07:002009-02-02T08:40:00.000-07:00Are you a kindred spirit, or what? I have a reall...Are you a kindred spirit, or what? I have a really hard time with self discipline and I could have written everything you said. Great insight from your husband, I will have to think about that myself.Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.com