Comments on: The Story of Your Life IS Your Life

By: Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:35:09 +0000

Grateful you stopped by – thank you.

By: Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:34:39 +0000

Thanks so much, Mallory! Look forward to future conversations.

By: Stephanie Baffone

Stephanie Baffone — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:32:28 +0000

Jane,
You stated this truism beautifully. Loved it.

By: Mallory

Mallory — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:51:38 +0000

This is very insightful. I've just begun exploring your blog and am really enjoying it. Thank you.

By: Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:07:54 +0000

Love that you stopped by and shared how this could shed a little light on a situation! Thank you.

By: Kendra Bonnett

Kendra Bonnett — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:37:17 +0000

I've only just discovered your blog(s) and am enjoying reading through your back posts. This happiness thread is interesting. I think I'm most taken with your final two thoughts: 1) writing our stories for the day before events unfold and 2) dealing with co-opted stories.

I suspect it's the norm to write our stories advance (either psyching ourselves up or out). Becoming aware of the act gives us more control as to which way we take the story. So thanks for this.

As for the second thought, you gave me a new perspective on a problem I'm having with my own sister. She has most definitely co-opted part of my story. And now I understand exactly what is going on. Thanks for the insight.

By: jeannevb

jeannevb — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:31:23 +0000

I love your comment about people at ease with themselves being “intoxicating.” I feel exactly the same way. Perhaps it's because most of us are afraid to shed the veneer, so when we see someone who has, we're immediately in awe and want to be closer to them, in hopes their bravery will rub off on us. Hey, we should do a study of our Twitter friends and see if those with no veneer have the most followers – lol.

You may not be able to remove your veneer at work, but you can indeed let your true self shine by your choice in desk toys

By: Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:25:42 +0000

Appreciate you stopping by & commenting!

By: Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:24:48 +0000

I think I know why we get along so well. I feel the same thing (only removing that veneer is totally inappropriate for me in the workplace! — still deciding what to do about that one).

I can tell *immediately* when I meet someone who is completely at ease with who they are. They are so much more attractive in every way — intoxicating, even.

By: Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:22:34 +0000

Thanks so much, Therese. Means a lot for you to read & comment.