Comments on: Tell Something Personal {Mantra 8}

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:20:36 +0000

I’m a pretty private person most of the time. I probably tell my students more personal things about myself than I do most adults (they’re high school kids)—mostly because I want them to see even adults had problems in high school ?.

By: Lois Flowers

Lois Flowers — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 01:19:37 +0000

Lisa, this part of what you wrote stopped me in my tracks: “When I let go of unrealistic expectations about a friend, I also let go of bitterness and disappointment. And then I’m free to love them again with fewer strings attached.” I experienced this with my mom several years before she died, and you’re absolutely right … it was so freeing and made all the difference in the world, actually. As for the privacy spectrum, you’ve really made me think here. I’m grateful for a handful of friends with whom I can share deeply one on one. But in larger groups, I find myself mostly listening more the older I get. I’m not sure why that is, but I think I’m OK with it.

By: Joanne Viola

Joanne Viola — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:07:25 +0000

Lisa, such a hard question. It’s hard to know who to share the deepest parts of ourselves with. Trust and keeping a confidence are most important. You’ve given me much to think about today.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:16:51 +0000

I really enjoyed this post, especially not being the Chatty Cathy and listening instead. That is where friendships and relationships are made.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:30:08 +0000

In reply to Linda Stoll. You're reading my mind, Linda! These are the type of questions I'm writing about for Thursday's post. :) And thanks for featuring my Book post. I appreciate you.

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:44:40 +0000

This is so true: “Telling something personal can be a positive move away from pride and independence. And one step closer to humility and interconnectedness.” This can be so true. Sometimes we reveal very little about ourselves because we want people to see us a certain way, which is usually pride.

By: Calvonia

Calvonia — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:55:01 +0000

While attending a Bravers Angels session last week, I shared some personal information that I rarely share with anyone. It was appropriate. It was necessary to help those in my sphere of influence better understand the people group we were discussion. It may be weeks, months or even years before I share that nugget again. Yet, I’m confident I used wisdom and judiciousness. It was helpful and guess what. They saw with new eyes because I shared.

By: Linda Stoll

Linda Stoll — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:58:34 +0000

Good morning, Lisa! I’m featuring your 10 Books I Recommend today
http://www.lindastoll.net/2022/02/a-february-bookbag.html

And I love this series you’re doing – your topic is one that I continually evaluate. I’m really glad you’ve put this on the table, especially in this day of click-bait.

Do I feel safe? Is this helpful to others? Is this my story to tell? Is it unnessarily divisive? What’s the goal? Is there an impact on my family? Does Jesus get the glory?

Stuff like that.

By: Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog

Ashley Rowland | HISsparrowBlog — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:56:48 +0000

I absolutely love your mantra series, Lisa. Each one is speaking to me in some way. Today’s is something that I struggle with…I always want the other person to initiate, but sometimes I must do that with sharing part of myself. Wonderful advice.

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:35:04 +0000

It’s a fine line between being considered an over-sharer & an under-sharer.