tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post8562933984877111371..comments2023-06-28T06:36:14.559-06:00Comments on Tess Hilmo: Life Is Not FairTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-41339267711166762992009-07-28T20:25:04.208-06:002009-07-28T20:25:04.208-06:00Wow, really great comments. Thanks so much for tak...Wow, really great comments. Thanks so much for taking the time to weigh in :DTesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-51284987119128010192009-07-28T19:31:31.973-06:002009-07-28T19:31:31.973-06:00Even though we are exactly where are we meant to b...Even though we are exactly where are we meant to be, and our lives are no more or less important than anyone else's, it is still far to easy to compare myself unfavorably to others. We all do need to keep focus on our own journeys. And banana popsicles are a yummy way to accomplish this feat.Anna C. Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271598466699263194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-58175921224751260402009-07-28T15:33:56.440-06:002009-07-28T15:33:56.440-06:00You bet! Love the saying, and love the thoughtful...You bet! Love the saying, and love the thoughtful advice - - perfect, perfect, perfect! By the way ... totally agree that the banana popsicles are the best! :-)Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-55237263318473828062009-07-28T14:01:16.679-06:002009-07-28T14:01:16.679-06:00You are beyond wise. I love that line; I'm goi...You are beyond wise. I love that line; I'm going to start using it at school!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-91814344557389028982009-07-28T12:34:12.070-06:002009-07-28T12:34:12.070-06:00I just want everyone to succeed at something...whe...I just want everyone to succeed at something...whether it's publication or whatever. And I really don't feel like I'm competing against anyone...just wanting my own writing to be as good as it can be at this time in my life. <br />Yum! Banana popsicle?!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-34068796310982708852009-07-28T09:28:00.191-06:002009-07-28T09:28:00.191-06:00Tess, that is simply beautiful! I should print it ...Tess, that is simply beautiful! I should print it up and put it by my computer. We really are on our own journeys, and comparing ourselves to others is never ever good. We should strive to be the best WE can be, not what others want us to be. We should do things for the right reasons, and things will fall into a good place in their own time. Good luck with whatever troubles may be following you. I know your book will get to the spot it needs to be.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-15777517159349162732009-07-27T19:08:01.314-06:002009-07-27T19:08:01.314-06:00That's a great saying to remember and I think ...That's a great saying to remember and I think it helps ease the way to publication. I think the worse thing anyone can do is compare themselves to someone else. Ugh. That can just demoralize you worse than anything. Thanks for passing on the words of wisdom, Tess!B.J. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767654810069240472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-88007582321131608362009-07-27T18:08:14.935-06:002009-07-27T18:08:14.935-06:00I love love love it, Tess! I will be "snappin...I love love love it, Tess! I will be "snapping it up" myself, as soon as the opportunity arises. I have often and always used the first four words -- but the additional fourteen words add PUNCH! This is just beautiful, thanks for sharing it.dellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620967832227857674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-31276111828297674752009-07-27T16:26:20.081-06:002009-07-27T16:26:20.081-06:00I think I'll be using that line at our house. ...I think I'll be using that line at our house. =] What a great principle to teach others!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-21288389825777064022009-07-27T15:27:29.634-06:002009-07-27T15:27:29.634-06:00Another thoughtful post, Tess! Love it! And yes, I...Another thoughtful post, Tess! Love it! And yes, I see the power in this quote. You are so wise. It's all about the journey . . . <br /><br />Thanks for this reminder. :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968456960528987538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-1262113059269706892009-07-27T15:03:05.625-06:002009-07-27T15:03:05.625-06:00ooooohhhhhh.
Can I just take your word for it?ooooohhhhhh.<br /><br />Can I just take your word for it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556206184198452490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-45189090230918807312009-07-27T12:58:59.117-06:002009-07-27T12:58:59.117-06:00Mmmm, banana popsicles...Oops! One track mind!
I&...Mmmm, banana popsicles...Oops! One track mind!<br /><br />I'm posting about this next week too. Our comparisons take away from the joy of each day. How silly! I think your baby could write a sermon. Thanks for the reminder!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-82120818234816409352009-07-27T11:26:32.737-06:002009-07-27T11:26:32.737-06:00I love this post and that quote! It's absolute...I love this post and that quote! It's absolutely true.Sarah Wyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576639307836794270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-40620337467813760722009-07-27T11:18:49.113-06:002009-07-27T11:18:49.113-06:00Tess, thoughtful post. It's not about the gett...Tess, thoughtful post. It's not about the getting there, it's all about the climb. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-86746080247360917672009-07-27T11:12:05.814-06:002009-07-27T11:12:05.814-06:00Yes! The journey is everything!
I had an epiphan...Yes! The journey is everything! <br /><br />I had an epiphany years ago that I’m here to learn. A friend of mine refers to it as the journey to soul perfection. I don’t know what you would call it, but it helps me to know that EVERYONE feels despair at times, and to recognize those moments as an opportunity to learn. I personally believe that a person’s character is determined by what they do in those instances. If you need a day to get it out of your system, do it, and then move on. Stay positive.<br /><br />Great post Tess.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-43904809088060541462009-07-27T10:27:17.215-06:002009-07-27T10:27:17.215-06:00I try so hard to remember this, Tess, but it's...I try so hard to remember this, Tess, but it's a tough lesson for me. The thing that helps me cope is to realize that all of our books are different. The book that I want to write is different from the book that everyone else wants to write, so we can't expect that the road to publication would be the same for those two very different projects. Thanks for the reminder!Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-43559593430936283532009-07-27T10:14:42.796-06:002009-07-27T10:14:42.796-06:00Thanks for taking the time to comment, guys. I app...Thanks for taking the time to comment, guys. I appreciate your discussion and insight. It's so much fun for me to think about these things with other writers.<br /><br />Great points given here :DTesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-68310214751663388882009-07-27T09:48:58.237-06:002009-07-27T09:48:58.237-06:00I totally believe in that mentality. My path is my...I totally believe in that mentality. My path is my path, and I'm on it for a good reason. And I have learned SO much on it.PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-67699052402850254862009-07-27T09:38:02.026-06:002009-07-27T09:38:02.026-06:00I hear people say that a lot. That life isn't...I hear people say that a lot. That life isn't fair, but I've always thought of it like this: fair means equal parts. Equal parts of pie. Equal time on the swings. Equal parts of life, good and bad. It's all about balance...in all things.<br /><br />...at least, I have to believe that or I'll die tilting at windmills of unfairness and never get a chance to live. :)Amy Allgeyer Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918884239971760853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-77053589846409323932009-07-27T09:28:39.166-06:002009-07-27T09:28:39.166-06:00Oh, I am totally stealing that little saying - not...Oh, I am totally stealing that little saying - not just to tell my son, but to remind myself of as well!Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-69052603731524705632009-07-27T08:40:09.391-06:002009-07-27T08:40:09.391-06:00Amen and Amen!
~ WendyAmen and Amen!<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-75115290891500947792009-07-27T08:03:20.629-06:002009-07-27T08:03:20.629-06:00We can only control our own journey. I wrote a blo...We can only control our own journey. I wrote a blog a while back about jealousy and resentment and what a waste those emotions are. It's a waste of time and energy...if we can channel that energy into our writing and into being more productive and perfecting our craft, THEN we'll achieve our dreams.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-24730037952781188312009-07-27T07:19:16.398-06:002009-07-27T07:19:16.398-06:00Nice post. I can definitely see how I need to enjo...Nice post. I can definitely see how I need to enjoy my journey to publication more. And those "good things" that are to come, they don't always look like we imagine them, but they're still there waiting for us :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-8818879842071324082009-07-27T07:08:18.218-06:002009-07-27T07:08:18.218-06:00I'm a firm believer that things happen when th...I'm a firm believer that things happen when they happen. I'll find the right agent when it's time for me to find the right agent. I'll climb Mt. Everest . . . well, forget that one, too outdoorsy for me. : ) <br /><br />People rush through life and barely exist, instead of walking through life and actually living.<br /><br />Thanks for the new line I'm going to start using. : )<br /><br />SScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599945087910073527.post-75606741575825360162009-07-27T06:41:27.361-06:002009-07-27T06:41:27.361-06:00Very powerful post! And so true. We can't comp...Very powerful post! And so true. We can't compare ourselves to others because we're all on different journeys with different stops along the way.MeganRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285116194891827858noreply@blogger.com