tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post1917740305960700928..comments2024-03-14T05:57:19.066-07:00Comments on Pure and Simple: The Heart of This WomanDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-33121853974545082112014-07-12T10:09:25.636-07:002014-07-12T10:09:25.636-07:00My favorite quote, and constant reminder and lesso...My favorite quote, and constant reminder and lesson from her is this (paraphrased):<br /><br />"You did the best you could at the time. When you knew better, you did better."<br /><br />That sums up every single moment in every single life on this planet. When we know better, we do better. It is a conscious choice to do better, yes, but you have to first know the lesson, recognize it, absorb it and embrace it. Then you move forward, a new person, with new tools and a more clear understanding of yourself and your place in this huge world. <br /><br />It's good to visit you again, Debra! <3<br /><br />- DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-83494456072291148152011-03-13T19:00:12.804-07:002011-03-13T19:00:12.804-07:00got your follow back from Locomotion of Expression...got your follow back from Locomotion of Expressions! thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851227417342694839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-58859658809150448272011-03-12T07:30:49.844-08:002011-03-12T07:30:49.844-08:00Absolutely love her!! Such wisdom wrapped up in on...Absolutely love her!! Such wisdom wrapped up in one beautiful woman. <br />I have many authors that have influenced me but the first one that popped into my head is the most recent one....Brene Brown. She. Is. Wonderful. Her books about authenticity, courage and perfectionism have changed me in many ways.<br />Thank you for becoming a follower and commenting. I'm very new, so this encouraged me.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041231709325033989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-24430416782268731612011-03-08T14:00:18.600-08:002011-03-08T14:00:18.600-08:00@ Tattytiara, Angii, Taio, thank you all for stopp...@ Tattytiara, Angii, Taio, thank you all for stopping by. I’ve done likewise and checked out your sites as well. Tattytiara and Taio – hysterical! Angii, I’m a”why not” gal too :)<br /><br />@ the spirit that moves me – thank you for One Lovely Blog Award! <br /><br />~ Blessings allDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-78369680746637465132011-03-07T17:38:59.049-08:002011-03-07T17:38:59.049-08:00Debra - to thank you for being so inspiring, I hav...Debra - to thank you for being so inspiring, I have passed on One Lovely Blog Award to you. Please visit this link at my blog to pick it up! http://thespiritthatmovesme.blogspot.com/p/news.htmlthe spirit that moves mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163312615436628661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-7210280489103023212011-03-06T21:56:58.492-08:002011-03-06T21:56:58.492-08:00She is such an inspiring person and you are so luc...She is such an inspiring person and you are so lucky that you got to see her in person and hear her speak. Great post and such an important reminder - to smile and greet people.A to Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12722095586637322962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-23872834801903569972011-03-06T20:31:20.814-08:002011-03-06T20:31:20.814-08:00Angelou would be an amazing person to meet. As th...Angelou would be an amazing person to meet. As they say, only a small percentage of what we communicate is through our words. Considering her words, what a wonder it would be to experience all of her powers of communication.tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-86929220837572558952011-03-06T14:14:56.233-08:002011-03-06T14:14:56.233-08:00Shanae, thank you for stopping by. Now I know whe...Shanae, thank you for stopping by. Now I know where to find you – and I did in fact stop by and check out your site as well, and will be returning. That speech is a fait accompli :)<br /><br /><br />Sherry, this eye contact you speak of, along with the sincere smile to all these folks we meet in public places: the cashier at the grocery store, the postal worker, the person at the drive-through window, the Walmart greeter…. are deserving of a smile. And yes, the act of smiling has a boomerang effect; it makes our heart sing too!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-56850390860538001352011-03-06T12:53:21.536-08:002011-03-06T12:53:21.536-08:00I love Maya Angelou! I try to smile at everyone A...I love Maya Angelou! I try to smile at everyone AND connect with their eyes...the person who checks me out at the grocery store, the person on the other side of the counter at the post office, the person at the drive-thru restaurant, the Wal-Mart greeter...each and every one. Each is deserving of said kindness and it also makes my heart sing! Beautifully written, Debra - SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430513841058672827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-78476849593406762992011-03-05T20:42:18.541-08:002011-03-05T20:42:18.541-08:00Good luck on your speech! I am glad I stopped by a...Good luck on your speech! I am glad I stopped by and got to celebrate with you today!Shanae Branhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788563284474098409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-64253589222501352582011-03-05T13:19:16.779-08:002011-03-05T13:19:16.779-08:00Jane the Jester! In the red tights and bells! You ...Jane the Jester! In the red tights and bells! You give new meaning to "I'll be there with bells on." Now I'll always think of you whenever I hear that phrase:)Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-62753756357820876912011-03-05T02:33:55.255-08:002011-03-05T02:33:55.255-08:00Dear Debra, Me again! I just wanted to say thank y...Dear Debra, Me again! I just wanted to say thank you so much for your lovely comment this morning...I read your words and truly smiled big and wide!!<br /><br />:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))<br /><br />Hugs JaneHalf-heard in the Stillnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01840301617199033576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-45495081195664988622011-03-04T22:09:20.139-08:002011-03-04T22:09:20.139-08:00Swati, thank you for stopping by and for the encou...Swati, thank you for stopping by and for the encouraging words. Keep a smile :) <br /><br />Sweepy Jean, you were among the giants. I’m familiar with the poetry of Mark Strand and Rita Dove. They’ve been around for awhile. But literary world, make way for A D Joyce –next up on the podium! I’m just saying.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-89717242118252732632011-03-04T09:10:10.678-08:002011-03-04T09:10:10.678-08:00In October of last year, I attended the Geraldine ...In October of last year, I attended the Geraldine Dodge Poetry Festival, a biannual event in NJ. I was just an attendee, but I was thrilled to be in the same building (and auditorium, in some cases) with such poets as Billy Collins, Mark Strand, Amiri Baraka, Rita Dove, and many others. Giants! So I can't imagine what it would be a speaker at the same conference as Maya Angelou! Wow; that's an accomplishment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-18599682183852464502011-03-03T23:17:43.258-08:002011-03-03T23:17:43.258-08:00Beautiful post Debra. I've always admired Maya...Beautiful post Debra. I've always admired Maya Angelou. Thank you for sharing this experience...I will smile at everyone too!! :)Swatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738935772751436796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-11587128114004700392011-03-03T17:54:38.767-08:002011-03-03T17:54:38.767-08:00Nelieta, I saw your smiling face in that group of ...Nelieta, I saw your smiling face in that group of Latin scholars. You were as striking then as you are now:)<br /><br />Sheila, there are many, many good videos of her poetry out there. I had a hard time deciding which one to share. But none of these compare with meeting her in person!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-39084832089275296562011-03-03T16:00:53.860-08:002011-03-03T16:00:53.860-08:00I normally don't adore people I never have met...I normally don't adore people I never have met, but she's one of the few I do. Just the sound of her voice is relaxing and comforting. She's a gift. You are lucky to have met her.sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183605567090197137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-7690148315317971122011-03-03T13:58:54.350-08:002011-03-03T13:58:54.350-08:00Hi Debra, what an amazing experience! So true, a s...Hi Debra, what an amazing experience! So true, a smile can brighten up the gloomiest day!Nelmitravel - Nelieta Mishchenkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657335005793856123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-1845436264012949502011-03-03T13:30:34.678-08:002011-03-03T13:30:34.678-08:00@ Kriti, Royal, and Alejandro…
Kriti, your sweet ...@ Kriti, Royal, and Alejandro…<br /><br />Kriti, your sweet words make my day :)<br /><br />Royal, my head is still reeling from the math lesson on your site :) But I guess a little mental challenge never hurt anyone – right? <br /> <br />Alejandro, this feels like a Twilight Zone episode today. That was you earlier? Fernando is you? I had no clue.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-14125914062621933152011-03-03T10:19:09.854-08:002011-03-03T10:19:09.854-08:00And thank you for responding as you always do... F...And thank you for responding as you always do... Fernando aka A<br /><br />Acknowledge others and you will feel goooooood<br /><br />Cheers Aalejandro guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444725035058665346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-18997252102886785162011-03-03T10:14:51.917-08:002011-03-03T10:14:51.917-08:00Debra,I was searching to read something like,you w...Debra,I was searching to read something like,you wrote. Shall read it again and wait for your next post.RoyalNirupamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356254902337074309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-79642179260981242842011-03-02T13:40:13.137-08:002011-03-02T13:40:13.137-08:00What an amazing post and what a fantastic person t...What an amazing post and what a fantastic person to meet. I love reading your blog - it gives me another reason to smile. Thanks Debra...Kritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827714509776261027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-55909577250409240262011-03-02T11:26:27.075-08:002011-03-02T11:26:27.075-08:00@ Pam, Jane, Phather Phil, Corinne…
Pam, she is a...@ Pam, Jane, Phather Phil, Corinne…<br /><br />Pam, she is a “Phenomenal Woman,” indeed! <br /><br />Jane, I can see that lovely smile in the photo of you as a child – sweet!<br /><br />Phather Phil, thank you for sharing these outstanding lines by Maya Angelou. Have you sent your wife this one? - In and Out of Time ~ Maya Angelou <br />“The sun has come/ The mists have gone/ We see in the distance our long way home /I was always yours to have /You were always mine/ We have loved each other in and out of time…” Beautiful, like the smiles we offer freely to brighten another’s day. ~ Blessings!<br /><br />Corinne, I’ve met some interesting people, but not many have impacted me like Maya, who exudes wisdom and grace. ~ Warm hugs back at you!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-26085712790957684052011-03-02T09:53:11.418-08:002011-03-02T09:53:11.418-08:00You met her in person? Wow, indeed, Debra. She has...You met her in person? Wow, indeed, Debra. She has such presence and depth of soul. Thank you for sharing. Warm hugs...Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6392676309476353391.post-9082002379208822372011-03-02T06:26:10.707-08:002011-03-02T06:26:10.707-08:00Debra,
What a wonderful opportunity it was for yo...Debra,<br /><br />What a wonderful opportunity it was for you to listen to Dr. Angelou speak! I've included several of her quotes and poems in the romantic devotions I send to my wife each day, and love her work. One of my favorites is : <br /><br />“We are weaned from our timidity<br />In the flush of love's light<br />we dare be brave<br />And suddenly we see<br />that love costs all we are<br />and will ever be.<br />Yet it is only love<br />which sets us free.” - Maya Angelou<br /><br />And you're of course correct, a smile costs us nothing and yet can be the turning point in someone's day. Just think of the dramatic change in perspective it could make if each of us spent a little more time showing simple acts of acknowledgment and kindness to those around us. :-)<br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting my blog, and for your kind comments there.<br /><br />Have a Blessed Day!Phather Phil Malmstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381497588682411499noreply@blogger.com