tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post436313781254729280..comments2023-10-20T07:35:07.283-05:00Comments on Free Spirit Knits: Who are THEY? (Choosing an Authentic, Abundant Life)Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853237423923378851noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-34867771187267070812010-07-30T10:59:05.828-05:002010-07-30T10:59:05.828-05:00My goodness! I think you are my new favorite blogg...My goodness! I think you are my new favorite blogger. I'm definitely bookmarking your site and coming back to visit. I actually just posted a similar vein of post on my blog. :)Valerie Willmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258181592488349168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-50033831133095520982010-07-12T10:22:30.649-05:002010-07-12T10:22:30.649-05:00ah, this is powerful Shannon. I get this too at ti...ah, this is powerful Shannon. I get this too at times. For me it is my issues around having a really unconventional family set up and I think I 'should' be doing it properly and then I guess I check in with what I have with my family and think about how fortunate I am. I have a TV in my house, but I honestly don't watch it as I have far too many other things to do :) . . . . . And I love this. I still don't have as much time to read as I would like though!<br /><br />I wish you loads of luck.<br /><br />Amelia.xAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011651431719495166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-83276588445453503562010-07-10T21:03:10.258-05:002010-07-10T21:03:10.258-05:00mmm, i really liked this post to and am glad i rea...mmm, i really liked this post to and am glad i read it this evening. i always start feeling a little bit of the "they" creep up on my now and then. i like how you put it all in proper perspective here. your thoughts come out so clearly. well done! enjoy being t.v. free! you truly won't miss it.nunuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851494771560597816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-56672973291915246562010-07-08T11:10:56.794-05:002010-07-08T11:10:56.794-05:00gorgeous post!! i am working on bringing more tha...gorgeous post!! i am working on bringing more thankfulness to my awareness. thanks for the reminder! ;)<br /><br />we gave our tv away a while ago. it is freeing! unfortunately, mommy has figured out that she can watch many shows online so i still have to reason with myself, but the kids are fine without. dad is too, for the most part, with the exception of the world cup!momma raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572904650988884644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-87009050368306231362010-07-06T09:53:06.291-05:002010-07-06T09:53:06.291-05:00ah, you all make me feel very blessed. xoxoah, you all make me feel very blessed. xoxoShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853237423923378851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-64326582923679220092010-07-04T00:24:21.758-05:002010-07-04T00:24:21.758-05:00Hallelujah!!!
We are in the process of buying (our...Hallelujah!!!<br />We are in the process of buying (our first!) house at the moment (one of MY 25 things...), and just this morning I realised what's holding me back most in committing to the place our search has brought us down to: neighbours! While the house is pretty much perfect, I'm infinitely scared about fitting in with the Joneses! I'm not entirely ready to say: 'what the heck!', but your post has inspired me to really think about whether I want this FEAR to hold me back from moving on (literally!).<br />Thank you :) You're such an inspiring soul! I understand where you're coming from and the challenges you're facing right now, but I think you're choosing right, for all the right reasons! Love!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707206414839461759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-31650485106607344682010-07-02T11:45:00.678-05:002010-07-02T11:45:00.678-05:00I love your very open and honest post. I have stru...I love your very open and honest post. I have struggled and still struggle with the "they" in the world. I worry too much about what others may think. It is so hard, at times, to do your own thing, live your own life, when it is outside what "they" think is normal. Especially when you don't have support. But alas Shannon, we are all here with you to support you. We must all find our own way as I have recently discovered in the third session of your course and it is so true. Our own way is what is right for us. And living more present and more fully with your children and your family is such a wonderful way to spend time.<br /><br />And you won't miss your TV! We only do DVDs from the library or Netflix and it is so so so much better. You choose quality and how you spend your time, not "they" of the TV world! Have a great time living your life of abundance and to heck with the "they" of the world!<br /><br />http://myknittedhearts.blogspot.com/MommaPajamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819394932157757547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-87531076271470225452010-07-02T09:45:34.639-05:002010-07-02T09:45:34.639-05:00I have not really posted a lot about our Journey w...I have not really posted a lot about our Journey with Reduce Clutter Create Space, but it has been a gut wrenching utterly blissful process as we not only strip ourselves down to the bare minimum needed, but also allow ourselves to look deeply at the needs of why we purchased and kept so many of the items we are now letting go of. One thing that I love about you Shannon is that you not only provide a source of inspiration to get rid of all forms of clutter in our lives, but you also offer space to fill ourselves back up emotionally. Thanks for all that you do.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712219007358643623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-81106733136738324662010-07-02T07:07:51.169-05:002010-07-02T07:07:51.169-05:00Well said! I do believe that we are starting to se...Well said! I do believe that we are starting to see a shift and that people are no longer happy being clones. More of us are rebelling against a conformist society and starting to ring our own bells, blow our own trumpets and speak our own truths. Hard work, I agree. I admire what you and your husband are doing and wish you much happiness with your new way of living.Jenniferhttp://www.jennifereddie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-78767836946391607592010-07-01T16:51:14.946-05:002010-07-01T16:51:14.946-05:00I love your post!! I had to and still deal with a ...I love your post!! I had to and still deal with a lot of the challenges of living on one salary. Most of them related to how I think. My addiction to the consumer society and how things should be done.<br />Even though I know that being home and there to nurture my children is a higher achievement than any money I can make. Some days find me dreaming and frustrating about "things" I think I need.<br />Please keep on sharing as you are helping me grow!!Imenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800958370028180019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-71699803826223766042010-07-01T16:17:54.340-05:002010-07-01T16:17:54.340-05:00I love each of you. Thank you, thank you, thank y...I love each of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you...Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853237423923378851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-11786869240009018972010-07-01T14:06:16.161-05:002010-07-01T14:06:16.161-05:00Oh boy, I hear you on this one. We have had to cu...Oh boy, I hear you on this one. We have had to cut down drastically on a lot of things. But we've learned to become creative and have found other windows to fling open. It's all for family, and that is always a good thing. <br /><br />Besides, there's always Netflix and Hulu on the net!Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-15305590451545558572010-06-30T22:34:17.132-05:002010-06-30T22:34:17.132-05:00Well...this must be give up tv week, because we...Well...this must be give up tv week, because we're putting ours away tomorrow!!! I think it will be hard for the first few days, and then we'll start to enjoy our quiet, tv free evenings! We may even (*gasp) talk to each other!!!! <br />When we had baby 2, I went to working only weekends...we live on ALOT less money, but it's totally worth it! We wouldn't trade our life now for anything!!! While we can't just go out and get whatever we want, our lives are FULL!!! What matters most is spending time with our little ones and each other...not filling our lives and homes with more "junk"!! Good luck on your new journey!!<br />xo maurenTwigandToadstoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408437451671761958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-90827082341723517982010-06-30T16:54:33.353-05:002010-06-30T16:54:33.353-05:00Hi Shannon, I just found your blog and was thrille...Hi Shannon, I just found your blog and was thrilled to read your post as I am implementing almost the same journey as you are. We moved to a 1.5acre block 5 months ago so we could start the country/simplistic part of our journey and when we did we decided not to connect the lead for our TV (In Australia we just turn the TV on for the basic channels). The process of letting go of what "They" think can be challenging at the best of times but I feel so fulfilled, whole and fantastic when I do. I don't write about it much on my blog but you have given me the inspiration to put it out there. Thankyou.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04182998415792149299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-12116389991194852312010-06-30T15:44:52.500-05:002010-06-30T15:44:52.500-05:00Oh dear Shannon, I'm so right there with you! ...Oh dear Shannon, I'm so right there with you! And I say go, go, go! You'll never regret the decision to commit to your family. And I go hand in hand with you on the journey of letting go what THEY think of what we do and how we do. Let's be happy. Simply, with authenticity. Thanks a million for this such inspiring post!<br />Love,<br /><br />ManonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625398525340328187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-61390626585153664382010-06-30T09:21:11.279-05:002010-06-30T09:21:11.279-05:00AWESOME post Shannon!!! I have been wanting to ge...AWESOME post Shannon!!! I have been wanting to get dread locks for about 10 years (it is on my list of 25 things)..but have been so worried about what people will think...it's time to stop and go for it!!!<br />We have also been thinking of canceling tv for a good 6 months but are so scared...this post is the inspiration I need to revisit this! <br />Thanks so much Shannon!!<br />suzyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07611841326783680263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-27272312497190076732010-06-30T02:37:32.443-05:002010-06-30T02:37:32.443-05:00This is such a fabulous, inspiring post, and exact...This is such a fabulous, inspiring post, and exactly what I needed to read today - thank you so much! My husband and I recently made the same decision - to cut back on our work schedules, live on less and yet live more richly, and be more present parents. I decided not to return to my full-time job after maternity leave, and instead to take a part-time teaching job to spend more time with our son. It'll be hard financially, but so, so worth it. Love the bedhead, by the way.ChristyGhttp://glowbuggirl.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-10994567997758696672010-06-30T00:22:42.590-05:002010-06-30T00:22:42.590-05:00I truly commend you for the adventure you are brav...I truly commend you for the adventure you are brave enough to embark on next. You are constantly thinking like a revolutionary and pursue with reckless abandon (in the best way possible) that I long for. In fact, you & your class have inspired me to not give up on myself...and have inspired me in general. I have started a 2nd little piece of me that is just to remind me of who I am and why. <br />Thank you for that. <br />Great, great, GREAT post. Thank you again!<br />http://untameflame.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787608729540729936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-46737044664854935782010-06-29T22:26:06.617-05:002010-06-29T22:26:06.617-05:00I loved this post, very inspiring. I admire your c...I loved this post, very inspiring. I admire your courage to live life exactly the way you want it and it is wonderful that you have the perfect partner to share it with. Enjoy! BTW you look like a cute 10 yr old in the picture.. the more groomed a person is the more 'grown up' they look. :)blogaloorgirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-66146917311234607092010-06-29T20:40:36.822-05:002010-06-29T20:40:36.822-05:00love your photos & holding up a heart & go...love your photos & holding up a heart & good food & your dear family & love your leaps you're making to keep creating the life you deeply cherish & sweetest thoughts your way to your baby inside you!rachel aweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08924943875521153558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836126043167419098.post-27067059469203145732010-06-29T17:47:23.460-05:002010-06-29T17:47:23.460-05:00Shannon - I love love love your posts! You are ver...Shannon - I love love love your posts! You are very inspirational and I admire your authentic and abundant life. I know there are so many people out there that would love to do the same but might not know where to start...your blog is a good place! I was enrolled in your January session of inside out, which I enjoyed. Unfortunately I didn't give myself the time to really delve into it and haven't finished it yet. I am hoping to enroll again and follow along as well as post to start feeling more comfortable with my 'creative side'. Thanks again for your inspiration. TrishaTrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471739233600563364noreply@blogger.com