tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post4457398945588594862..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: EMBRACING INTEGRITY AND AUTHENTICITYLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89312069993643032862015-09-29T10:27:48.100+08:002015-09-29T10:27:48.100+08:00Hi Jenn - thanks for stopping by (even if you are ...Hi Jenn - thanks for stopping by (even if you are anonymous for now :) )Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13865213887936650272015-09-28T22:50:59.053+08:002015-09-28T22:50:59.053+08:00I'm new to this commenting system, and haven&#...I'm new to this commenting system, and haven't figured it out, lol. But it's Jenn from #BecauseImCheapJenn @ Smalltown Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576021027351376668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59242947478121876792015-09-28T22:50:12.940+08:002015-09-28T22:50:12.940+08:00Hi Leanne, thanks for linking up on the Sunday Blo...Hi Leanne, thanks for linking up on the Sunday Blog Hop. This is such a great post. I hope that many take these lessons to heart. Integrity has always been one of the most important things to me in my relationships.Jenn @ Smalltown Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576021027351376668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37016627521840216612015-09-25T22:32:59.477+08:002015-09-25T22:32:59.477+08:00It's the way I live and I realized that I don&...It's the way I live and I realized that I don't even have to try, I've been this way for good or bad my entire life! But I know many who are not. Great reminder to be...ourselves!<br />Carol<br />http://carolcassara.com/simple-kindness/Middle-aged Diva (Carol)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01568652518759320329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68668287278016893672015-09-23T13:18:32.901+08:002015-09-23T13:18:32.901+08:00I agree Sue - it's about being our best but be...I agree Sue - it's about being our best but being true to who we are and owning that and celebrating it!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43969696837027102122015-09-23T13:17:52.767+08:002015-09-23T13:17:52.767+08:00That's so true Debbie - it's about owning ...That's so true Debbie - it's about owning who we are and then aiming to be the best we can as that person - not trying to be something that we aren't anymore!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-67380660125650792172015-09-23T10:19:25.752+08:002015-09-23T10:19:25.752+08:00I still enjoy wearing makeup and getting dressed u...I still enjoy wearing makeup and getting dressed up but I am also comfortable in my own skin and don't feel the need to be 'made up' all the time. I like a bit of balance. Thanks Leanne for another great post about midlife and also for linking up with us at #AnythingGoes.Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33832956214388132622015-09-22T00:08:13.070+08:002015-09-22T00:08:13.070+08:00We live times when appearance is everything.
I'...We live times when appearance is everything.<br />I'm for wanting to improve, to become a better version of oneself. I'm all for any method that will help people feel better. That said, you have to feel good first before you can feel better.<br />The problem about (exaggerated) surgeries and what-not is that people are trying to be something else. That's dangerous. Mainly because sooner or later they realize it doesn't change the content.<br />If only people knew that they are awesome as they are....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747514734378950219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-48065454901964946532015-09-21T21:47:25.487+08:002015-09-21T21:47:25.487+08:00that is so true Kathy - I'm getting older and ...that is so true Kathy - I'm getting older and wiser and don't waste my energy on the people who aren't walking the same path as me!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2959789664060688022015-09-21T21:46:24.078+08:002015-09-21T21:46:24.078+08:00thanks Vidya - I agree that it can be hard to be a...thanks Vidya - I agree that it can be hard to be authentic and not upset people - maybe that's why it gets easier as we get older because we are more in tune with others and less likely to tread on their toes.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51613091406993393902015-09-21T21:11:26.985+08:002015-09-21T21:11:26.985+08:00I think you have nailed it. The person that screw...I think you have nailed it. The person that screws everyone over doesn't seem to infuriate me either as much as it did when I was younger because like you said, I am used to that behavior from them. That is who they are. The only difference is that I don't waste my time on them anymore. If you show me who you are, I am going to take your word for it and believe it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91272333933453722482015-09-21T20:53:58.124+08:002015-09-21T20:53:58.124+08:00Authenticity and integrity are great qualities to ...Authenticity and integrity are great qualities to practice, Leanne. It also takes courage in a world full of people pleasers who are afraid to go against the grain for fear of offending someone. Sometimes it is hard because it looks like being authentic might hurt someone :-) Human relationships are complex. But I agree that it becomes easier with midlife...and is the best part of growing. Vidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-8610096111325799882015-09-21T20:07:52.665+08:002015-09-21T20:07:52.665+08:00I so agree Corinne - I've "released"...I so agree Corinne - I've "released" a few friendships based on the person having less integrity than I expected. I think we look for depth and authenticity more as we get older because it's so valuable and those who aren't on the same path are going to get left behind :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-17192080036323817382015-09-21T20:06:11.484+08:002015-09-21T20:06:11.484+08:00I so agree Nabanita - I think we all want to look ...I so agree Nabanita - I think we all want to look as beautiful as we can, but what we have on the inside contributes a lot towards making us beautiful people as a whole.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10188879600408663522015-09-21T20:05:19.778+08:002015-09-21T20:05:19.778+08:00that's so true Kim - I think we get caught up ...that's so true Kim - I think we get caught up in society's fixation on youth and forget that there is beauty in midlife too :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-55701928623552189922015-09-21T20:04:40.180+08:002015-09-21T20:04:40.180+08:00thanks for stopping by Suzy and yes it is definite...thanks for stopping by Suzy and yes it is definitely the key to beauty - especially as we get older!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83280676830177597092015-09-21T19:57:34.340+08:002015-09-21T19:57:34.340+08:00Leanne - I hear you! Can I be honest and say that ...Leanne - I hear you! Can I be honest and say that I'm struggling to find people who live life the way you describe. I feel many women in midlife - at least around me - are just trying to hard to be something they are not or trying to catch up on lost time. I've lost many friends as I've moved into midlife because I've chosen not to put up with bull**** any more! I know girlfriends are important, but I seriously have more meaningful relationships with my men friends at this point. At least they're not pretentious. Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-5734720084774136732015-09-21T19:18:00.073+08:002015-09-21T19:18:00.073+08:00Absolutely,...We need to let go of this obsession ...Absolutely,...We need to let go of this obsession with looks..Of course, I don't say wanting to look good is a bad thing but there is more to us than just our looks and we need recognize and appreciate that!Nabanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958307546734785806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61675781423544445722015-09-21T18:00:13.363+08:002015-09-21T18:00:13.363+08:00There are a lot of good things about growing older...There are a lot of good things about growing older, it's a shame that we don't always remember them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029220379677833652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83770211080365581432015-09-21T17:20:11.606+08:002015-09-21T17:20:11.606+08:00Great post. So true that people who are true to th...Great post. So true that people who are true to themselves shine their light and that makes them beautiful. Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-82380774367240348262015-09-21T13:49:33.465+08:002015-09-21T13:49:33.465+08:00Yes Rena - I was asked what the best thing about m...Yes Rena - I was asked what the best thing about midlife was and I said it was finding myself again after all the focus on others. Those people are still important but now there's breathing space to rediscover ourselves and I'm enjoying the process - who knows where we'll end up!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13501862741040596112015-09-21T13:47:49.812+08:002015-09-21T13:47:49.812+08:00thanks for stopping by Samantha - getting older is...thanks for stopping by Samantha - getting older is a tricky thing and it's nice to know how younger people view what is beautiful in older women :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-40582337984028533392015-09-21T09:50:05.511+08:002015-09-21T09:50:05.511+08:00I think that you and I are on a parallel journey o...I think that you and I are on a parallel journey of changing finally becoming the person we were always meant to be. I don't know about you, but for so many years my focus has been on everyone else that this time of life seems like a blessing because I finally have the time to sit back and consider what is best for me instead of children/husband/mom/dog. It seems like I've been waiting to get here for so long I want to take my own sweet time and think about it all for a little while longer, don't you?Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2035518486071926562015-09-21T02:39:43.832+08:002015-09-21T02:39:43.832+08:00I'm a young girl, but I totally agree. People ...I'm a young girl, but I totally agree. People shine brightest when they are themselves. I never look at older women who have never had Botox and think they're ugly. They are beautiful and authentic as you say. Thanks for sharing :) Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369117955767238717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7054672298508925032015-09-20T08:44:43.725+08:002015-09-20T08:44:43.725+08:00Thanks Molly - I'm doing the sans bra thing mo...Thanks Molly - I'm doing the sans bra thing more now days (as long as my top is thick enough for it not to be noticable) so I get your makeup free errand :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com