tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post5139538890523865958..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Learning to delight in opening up about myselfWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-47517454463723275762014-01-02T04:20:32.300-08:002014-01-02T04:20:32.300-08:00Sweet Miss Beta, thank you so very much for your t...Sweet Miss Beta, thank you so very much for your touchingly beautiful comment. Hand on my heart, it brought tears to my own eyes. You're a caring, gentle, compassionate, and absolutely lovely soul and I feel blessed to have you as a blog reader. <br /><br />Endless hugs & the very happiest of New Year's wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-82091793705433641612014-01-01T14:52:58.084-08:002014-01-01T14:52:58.084-08:00Dear Jessica, what a wonderful post. I admire your...Dear Jessica, what a wonderful post. I admire your courage! I'm so glad that in spite of your background you are still willing and value sharing things with us. It scares me to share my personal thoughts, it's hard to expose ourselves, some people are mean and enjoy hurting others. But I think it's so important to be more open for the sake of nice people. I delight myself when you write things that comes from your inner heart, things that flows from your essence, because you are a beautiful person. By sharing certain areas of your live and thoughts you help so many people! Like me for example. Is overwhelming when I read words that talk to my heart directly and I can only cry with joy and contentment. Please step in this 2014 with more pages of inner you. Because we love you! :-)<br /><br />Happy 2014 dear Jessica!<br /><br />Miss BetaMiss Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872149521808928474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-51267586550524752852014-01-01T07:09:43.175-08:002014-01-01T07:09:43.175-08:00At time is may be difficult, as I well know, to op...At time is may be difficult, as I well know, to open up personal parts of ones past or current time to others. But it is usually very therapeutic. I feel honored that you have shared such personal points in your life with us. It takes courage because when you hit the publish button it is on the internet for everyone to read. I salute you, dear friend!seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71552150230121254882013-12-31T10:00:48.421-08:002013-12-31T10:00:48.421-08:00Hello sweet Nyk, thank you so much for your heartf...Hello sweet Nyk, thank you so much for your heartfelt, wonderful comment. I can completely relate to what you mean by doing yourself more harm than good by (often unintentionally) being so guarded and private. I've run into that on numerous occasions and in various settings throughout my life, too. I know that I'll never be a completely open book and I have no desire to be, but I do find sharing to have many positive benefits most of the time and love it when I reach a point with a given area of my life, or have something new happen, that I'm actually eager to share (even if that eagerness is partnered with butterflies in my tummy the whole time). It's great to grow and branch out in this respect and to let others get to know me better.<br /><br />How fabulously exciting!!! I hope you and your friend have a stellar time in Nanton. It was, bar none, one of the highlights of our trip to Alberta this year for me and I can hardly wait to get back there again one day. <br /><br />Thank you for blessing the end of my year with your awesome comment. May 2014 be everything and more that you're hoping for!<br /><br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />*PS* Great question! If I had to, right here in this very moment, apply one word to 2014, it would be "new", as in the sense of new beginnings, projects, goals, approaches to life - you name it, just lots and lots of exciting newness (completely with a new decade of my life, when I hit my 30s in July). Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-49804566059594907162013-12-31T09:48:11.381-08:002013-12-31T09:48:11.381-08:00Sweet Sara, thank you very much for your candidnes...Sweet Sara, thank you very much for your candidness and ability to relate to what I'm driving at here - I really appreciate your wonderful comment. I want you to know that I always admire how frank, honest, witty and wise you are on your blog and social media presences (as well as that you've honoured me with a place in your inner circle). There's no right or wrong amount to share, ultimately, just whatever you're comfortable with, and that's a line that may change and fluctuate over time, but ultimately we know where it is and when we've stepped over it (even if in doing so, most other folks wouldn't see it as such).<br /><br />Tons of hugs and endless understanding,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-76373684950970291042013-12-31T09:38:54.658-08:002013-12-31T09:38:54.658-08:00That means a great deal to me, honey, thank you de...That means a great deal to me, honey, thank you deeply.<br /><br />Have an amazing New Year!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34524654711480528522013-12-31T09:35:47.223-08:002013-12-31T09:35:47.223-08:00Thank you deeply for your heartfelt, understanding...Thank you deeply for your heartfelt, understanding comment, honey. It is comforting to know that I'm not the only person who tends to keep most positive things/plans/goals/dreams to myself until they've come to fruition. I've done this my entire life and doubt I'll ever stop, though I have, and will continue to, share something while it's still underway or before it happens (case in point, blogging in advance, and being giddy as all get out, about our trip to Calgary this past September). My husband is the polar opposite in this regard (he'll usually start talking about his plans, dreams, etc from the moment they spring to life), so it's interesting to see such a 180 between our approaches to revealing things there. Neither is right or wrong, just what works for each of us and make us most comfortable and apt to reach the goals we set (which, ultimately, is what matters more than if we spill the beans about in the advance or not).<br /><br />Thank you again for your stellar comment. I wish you a joyful, awesome, endlessly love New Year and 2014!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-64155652854591958282013-12-31T08:13:32.810-08:002013-12-31T08:13:32.810-08:00Thank you deeply, sweet Philippa. I completely agr...Thank you deeply, sweet Philippa. I completely agree with you regarding the fact that most, if not all, of the people who comment on a post that's of a more intimate nature will do so in caring, supportive and understanding manner. I've felt blessed to experience that firsthand many times over the years. In fact, I've never know a more loving and accepting group of people than those I have in my online vintage friends and blog readers - who spur me on to continue to open up more and more with each passing year.<br /><br />Countless hugs & joyful New Year's wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-57882574950970754402013-12-31T08:03:56.812-08:002013-12-31T08:03:56.812-08:00Hello lovely Dae, it's absolutely wonderful to...Hello lovely Dae, it's absolutely wonderful to "meet" you, thank you very much for your heartfelt, fantastic comment. I too adore it when people are honest, open and true to their souls. I'd rather some was and I disagreed, didn't see eye to eye or even didn't flat out like what they said, rather than that they caved in and were disingenuous or went with the flock just to please their readers (or anyone else). Truth is one of the greatest lights we can each shine in this world, bar none. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & the very happiest of New Year's wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-73050878654985351412013-12-31T07:47:18.541-08:002013-12-31T07:47:18.541-08:00Dearest Lindsay, thank you for speaking so honestl...Dearest Lindsay, thank you for speaking so honestly and straight from your caring, wise heart. You and I share much in common - and I discover more and more with each new post you publish on your blog. I fully understand the desire to delete some posts before they go live. To date I've not done so myself, but there have been times when I wrote ones that were (to me) personal that I kept pushing them further and further ahead from the date they'd originally be slatted for (months ahead even on a few occasions). Ultimately, I've always been happy and even a bit revealed when such posts went live. A certain "let the chips fall where they may" mentality sweeps over me and in the end, I'm grateful that I took the risk and exposed a more intimate portrait of who I am. Our blogs should be our safe havens and places of happiness, and if ensuring such is the case means not publishing a post, that's totally okay. Write always for yourself and your own reasons - if others "don't get you", don't give it a second thought - the loss of getting to know and understand you better is there's entirely.<br /><br />It would be a tremendous joy and honour to meet you one day. If you're ever in my corner of Canada, please know that you have an open invitation, darling gal!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-22527518378386802562013-12-31T07:36:11.213-08:002013-12-31T07:36:11.213-08:00That means an unendingly huge amount to me, dear S...That means an unendingly huge amount to me, dear Sue, thank you so very, very much.<br /><br />Much love and countless wishes for an amazing New Year to you!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-53828682941395519662013-12-31T07:23:27.571-08:002013-12-31T07:23:27.571-08:00In the new year, I mean! :)
♥ JessicaIn the new year, I mean! :)<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10831730769582657022013-12-31T07:22:12.656-08:002013-12-31T07:22:12.656-08:00Hello sweet Emily, thank you very much for your co...Hello sweet Emily, thank you very much for your comment and question. It's an excellent one and a topic that I feel I can certainly write on, though I want to reflect on it for a while before I do - especially as it's still something that, at times at least, I'm still figuring out myself. Look for a post on it later in the year. <br /><br />Big hugs & the very happiest of New Year's wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71430659014089286732013-12-31T06:00:31.668-08:002013-12-31T06:00:31.668-08:00This is weird, because we've never met, but I ...This is weird, because we've never met, but I feel I know you, somehow, and I wanted to say that I love this post (well, all your posts, really). I struggle with chronic illness myself, and while I don't know exactly what your health struggles are, from the comments you've made at times, we have some struggles in the same direction, I think. (My hair has come and gone over the years; right now, it is mostly there). I too am a fairly private person, and while writing is a kind of outlet, and I find it easier to share in writing than in person, it is still terrifying to open up your soft underbelly and hope no one pokes you in it (or, possibly worse, ignores your vulnerability.... *crickets* is terrible in blogland)<br /><br />I appreciate your taking time to comment on my blog from time to time, and so appreciate all the work you put into your own. You've inspired me to think about goals for 2014, and to write them out for sharing! Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134771358325901297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-87387045016397276752013-12-31T03:59:18.220-08:002013-12-31T03:59:18.220-08:00I think it is a brave and courageous thing to shar...I think it is a brave and courageous thing to share intimate details on your blog and I also think that it helps many people who may be feeling something similar or who are in like situations. It also gives a real depth to your posts and adds to the picture of your personality that readers of your blog build up. I feel that sharing is something I could do to work on, as there are aspects of myself that I don't yet write about but they do colour how I am and what I do. I look forward to reading your posts in the coming .Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-42235396577195763012013-12-30T18:50:34.968-08:002013-12-30T18:50:34.968-08:00I for one am immensely glad you've been feelin...I for one am immensely glad you've been feeling more comfortable sharing more or yourself with us <3 I certainly struggle with what I share or don't share while blogging. On one hand, the blogs I like are the honest ones. I like reading everything you share, it's always a pleasure, and an inspiration. On the other hand, I'm always afraid I'll alienate people for sharing more than just clothes. I debate and debate about how much I say, and then I feel embarrassed I may have overshared. It's absurd. For some reason this is strictly a blog thing, for I have no problem saying whatever on instagram, or in comments on other people's blogs. (And very few blog-o-sphere people can see my facebook - only if I trust you. Oh hey look Jessica, you made the list!) Sigh, maybe I need to take a page from your book and let a little more out. <br /><br />Happy New Year!!<br /><br />xo SaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000365150377550547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35413469463345523992013-12-30T18:42:08.248-08:002013-12-30T18:42:08.248-08:00You are beloved by many, you always will be.
I sen...You are beloved by many, you always will be.<br />I send you a big ole smile and hope whatever is troubling you this day...will pass.<br />always know that you are loved. Sierra Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186604356895964837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-10174943552531658192013-12-30T12:19:21.438-08:002013-12-30T12:19:21.438-08:00Thank you Jessica, I look forward to learning more...Thank you Jessica, I look forward to learning more about you. I know it can be painful to share; I felt the same way when my shop was featured, but the feedback I got was so lovely and worthwhile and I realized I had not needed to be so shy. You are kind and loving and I know what you share will be done in this manner and be welcomed by all who matter. <3RKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185276481117234452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37455596429076001682013-12-30T12:18:46.217-08:002013-12-30T12:18:46.217-08:00Thank you Jessica, I look forward to learning more...Thank you Jessica, I look forward to learning more about you on a personal level. I know it can be painful to share; I felt the same way when my shop was featured, but the feedback I got was so lovely and worthwhile and I realized I had not needed to be so shy. You are kind and loving and I know what you share will be done in this manner and be welcomed by all who matter. <3RKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185276481117234452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21791293381298595922013-12-29T22:33:17.519-08:002013-12-29T22:33:17.519-08:00Mother Teresa said: “If we have no peace, it is be...Mother Teresa said: “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” We belong to each other, indeed. The one who shares gives a piece of him/herself; the one who receives the words - receives Wisdom, Bravery and Care.<br />Opening up is hard.<br />Accepting other's when they open up is better than being given a glittering gift.<br />You are gifting us with so much.. and I am encouraging you to do so. Thank you for sharing.. and thank you for caring.<br /><br />Hug<br />Marija<br /><br /><br />P.S.<br />Did I say: "HAPPY NEW YEAR"? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04034764185511908294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-29647347639246276382013-12-29T18:58:44.388-08:002013-12-29T18:58:44.388-08:00I have been doing much the same! Especially when i...I have been doing much the same! Especially when it comes to mixing work and pleasure. I thought the "two sides" of my personality (I have my Moon in Gemini LOL). My Spiritual side (Yoga & Meditation Teacher/ Buddhist) with my Vintage loving/ Rockabilly/ Ex Punk Rocker/ Ex Metal Head/ Activist side (whew that's a mouthful) were to opposite & not congruent to outside eyes. So I did my best to keep my "personality" away from my spirituality when dealing with my clients. Big Mistake. It left my students feeling like they new nothing about me and I knew way more about them. They were genuinely interested in who I was when I wasn't teaching Yoga. So the Last time I relaunched my website I added a second about page in addition to my "bio" called "me" where is personal only info. My students loved it & now they email me things or give me little things based on my "me page". I have even started to merge my wardrobes more (can we say leopard print leggings hello) and more over this has opened me up to students I didn't have before because they relate to my edgy side and want to come to Yoga. So all around a win!<br /><br />I am so glad you started to share! I used to skim your blog and now I actually read them, you m'lady are alot more than just cute outfits. I think it is so cool that you used a verb "share" for your intention this year. I'm going to borrow this idea & will be Using Learn & travel as mine this year. <br /><br />I follow you pintrest now (you are pintrest ninja BTW) and we follow each other on Instragram as well (I am Nyk Danu Yoga) and I love seeing your posts and pictures. <br />On the theme of sharing your post about Nanton which is right outside my back door (I live in Calgary) has inspired a road trip with a gal pal wish me luck. You also recently shared one of your beautiful images with me as well ...so yes I would say Share is the perfect word for your year and we (your readers) are the richer because for it so thank you!<br /> Blessings to you in the New Year ox<br />nyk<br />p.s what is your word for this yearNyk Danuhttp://www.nykdanu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-6140665268851196202013-12-29T15:09:45.635-08:002013-12-29T15:09:45.635-08:00Jessica, I've just joined Bloglovin and starte...Jessica, I've just joined Bloglovin and started following a few vintage blogs I've newly found, including yours. From the perspective of a new blog follower, I can say that the opening up thing is wonderful. Straight away I feel enough of a connection to you to know that I want to keep reading your blog and keep hearing what you have to say. As another shy person, I feel how courageous it is. It's awesome.Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55755341669719694832013-12-29T14:15:14.041-08:002013-12-29T14:15:14.041-08:00As someone who doesn't tend to share to great ...As someone who doesn't tend to share to great extent unless I know a person well, whether it be out of shyness or due to the amount of criticism I've received over time from peers for various things, I consider you very courageous in your decision of sharing more. <3 Inkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264071644082664358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37302535837266174772013-12-29T14:10:55.254-08:002013-12-29T14:10:55.254-08:00I have really enjoyed the little peeks into your l...I have really enjoyed the little peeks into your life. Your strength in moving onward and upward is very admirable :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-80253350791932829832013-12-29T01:48:39.873-08:002013-12-29T01:48:39.873-08:00such a great post from you. i'm a fairly priva...such a great post from you. i'm a fairly private person too and although i'm happy to share things i've bought and outfits and things like that on my blog, i very rarely talk about my real life, let alone anything bad that happens. it can be a scary thing putting yourself out there, especially on the internet where you never know who is reading. and for me especially, i just have this sense that if i talk about something before it actually happens (i.e. a thing i'm going to do or something that's going to happen) it won't end up happening. it's a pattern i've found happening in my life and the fear of something going wrong is what makes me keep a lot of nice/happy/fun things to myself until after they've happened.<br /><br />it is really good to be able to share your experiences with others though, not only do you learn more about other people and what they have been through and how it has shaped them as a person but you can take those lessons and apply them to your own life, and you can also help other people learn and share your lessons with them. i don't necessarily want to share everything with everyone all the time but it's a great thing to do for your own personal growth.<br /><br />hope you've had a fantastic christmas and that your new years is just as wonderful! xx<br /><br /><a href="http://littlehenrylee.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">little henry lee</a>little henry leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17024952001696475133noreply@blogger.com