Comments on: Voice

By: Von

Von — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:21:06 +0000

Go Jana! I am so excited for you about this growing conviction you have to silence the critic and know that who you are is someone the world badly needs to see and hear. And why not mix it up with your design?! The whole of you all in one place might be a bit scary for you but it’s such a beautiful mixture for us :) I love reading you personal journey side by side with your thoughts on style and decorating. Go you!

By: Natalie Martin

Natalie Martin — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:35:01 +0000

Jana,

Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing your experience. As you know, I struggle with many of the same demons in life and its very hard to continue to show up on a daily basis and have the energy to keep fighting these internal voices.

The most difficult thing for me is to continue to put myself out there and believe in myself when rejection is all around me. Staying in contact with those that support and love me and continuing to share my experience with them is the only way I get through it. Having you in my life has truly been my saving grace. I love you with all my heart and it comforts me to know that I am not alone in fighting this battle with my crazy brain.

By: Joanne Flynn Black

Joanne Flynn Black — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:21:38 +0000

the honesty in your voice and being brave enough to write this post brings you one step closer in your journey.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 06:51:21 +0000

Jana! I don’t know were to start and if I will be able to finish? ;) This is the topic for a great girls night out, or maybe for the long journey in javajune’s cool blue car? I’m struggling with claiming my own voice too… There were so many changes in my life, that I’m not sure how my voice sounds right now? But if you know me as a teenager you would have only two choices – love me or hate me ;) this is how strong my voice was, and believe me there are the times when I miss it… I still find it hard sometimes to find the balance between saying your own truth without “hurting” others, or by not saying it hurting yourself…

By: Bel Youll

Bel Youll — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:27:56 +0000

Hi Gorgeous!,
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog – to know that it has helped you in some way makes my heart sing. I know that everyone has their own path to travel and our journeys are different. Sometimes it takes us a lot longer to see the things in ourselves that other people see. But Jana I hope you realise just how beautiful, talented, creative and special you are. When I view your photos and blog, look at your work and read your words I am drawn into your world completely. Your spirit shines through everything you do and I admire you so much for following your heart. I have heaps more to chat to you about re your voice, but I’ve got to run to work. Will definitely be back soon though!

Much love,

Bel X

By: jana

jana — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:47:55 +0000

Laurel,

I like your take on fierce :) Yes, the balance of graceful and honest…always learning there.

Rio,

Thanks for holding that image for me…I like it and I’ll pick that one up :) you are the best and I love you dearly (but you know that).

H, yes, it is about reaching out and opening up :)

Junie,

Oh, yes, we do have kindred paths…even after I found the career path post Corporate America, it has been up and down hill in cultivating this persona for myself :) I am appreciative of our similarities and hugs to you for your ferral—big hugs and support.

Cinda,

Can I just tell you that your loveliness is amazingly appreciated. Thanks for your kind words and support. I remember our last conversation about being more soft on your blog—the balance of work and personal—:)

By: Lucinda

Lucinda — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:58:32 +0000

Oh how lovely, brave and authentic you are. I learned recently on my blog when I shared my self-discovery journey that people responded to it, they spoke back to me with support and seemingly genuine anticipation of how I will evolve. It’s interesting when you become personal on your blog, it breaks down a barrier showing the human side of you. Will it help business? Perhaps. I couldn’t agree more – your voice is your authority, your power and it is intertwined with your personal and professional. We become more powerful when our voice isn’t full of victim language, when our voice has confidence and intention. You are not alone my friend, as I can see I’m not the only to speak up and tell you so. It may be a daunting journey at times to find the strength to speak up, but I already know the strong, beautiful and talented Jana will command an even greater audience before too long.

Oh… and if you haven’t been to Bel’s blog, you must visit. Her voice is rapidly shifting, you can sense her strength developing, and her light growing through her words. The Bryan Tracy CDs she’s been sharing thanks to lululemon are quite powerful. You might really get a lot out of the 2nd CD about self-concept and reaching your full potential. She shares how this is so important from a parental perspective. http://givelovegetlove.blogspot.com/2009/06/brian-tracy-cd-2.html

Hugs to you dear friend. Your light is pulling me right along side of you.

By: javajune

javajune — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:11:39 +0000

Jana, Jana my dear, I think we are two peas in a pod. I have struggled to find my voice so often and the only time it comes out loud and clear is when I am protecting my children. Being strong and voicing your opinion is so hard even when you’re right. I’ve been trying to follow my passions and bliss since leaving corp. america a year and a half ago- it’s hard to do when you’re not making any money and don’t feel validated by your efforts.

I feel a kin-ship with you and I am so thankful to have my online friends that make me feel like I’m not alone in my own every day struggles. Today is tough for me we had a sad incident with a feral kitten in the engine of my husbands truck this morning. Since you love animals as I do, I know you will understand how I’m feeling.
BTW I will be going to Portland on the 12th of August, wish you could be there.
Thanks for always being there.
xo-junie

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:01:23 +0000

I loved this. I’m learning how to use my voice in more ways every day. It’s all about reaching out.

Big hugs, my friend!

By: Rio

Rio — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:30:32 +0000

Jana,

I hear your voice and support you finding it in whatever you do in life. I know for myself it is an on-going process of conscious and non-conscious behavior….meaning using it (my voice) and then not using it and realizing I needed to!

I hold the vision of you in your space and in your power with all that comes into your world; I see you as centered and whole right now and in every minute of every day. I know that as I see it, it is true and alive! I experience the beauty of your vision and your confidence in your strength.

AND SO IT IS!

Rio
(loving you right where you are at today and holding vision for your tomorrow)