In a world where the image of being pulled together and perfect set an impossibly high bar, sometimes giving ourselves the freedom to just own who we are, let our hair down and stop worrying about being accepted is such a breath of fresh air! I can’t tell you how many YEARS I agonized about not meeting with other people’s approval, or worse, living in fear of their disapproval. As long as my energy was focused on THAT, it was as though that was exactly what I attracted into my life! The disapprovers showed their colors to me time and again, when they showed me they really just wanted to control me and my life because they felt they could do a better job at it than I could. Even if that were true, it was still my life to live!
Enjoy the freedom of being yourself, accepting that being seen a fool is just a part of it! — Tamara Kulish
TAMARA KULISH is an artist, photographer, jewelry maker, and wisdom seeker. She is author of How to Heal Your Life on a Deep Heart Level and Love Art Journal Workbooks for use as life development tools. In her books and blog posts, she shares information and techniques she learned and implemented on her own healing journey from mental and physical abuse in her youth.
Three Worlds One Vision 
This freedom is truly one of the benefits of age
LikeLiked by 3 people
Indeed! Better to learn these lessons later than not at all, right?! Blessings to you!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you very much, Tamara. That’s true
LikeLiked by 2 people
🤩🤩
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s so true, Derrick!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Rosaliene, for sharing this! I love what she says! 🌹🙋♂️
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you Ashley! I appreciate your positivity and support! Have a beautiful day!
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure, Ashley 🙂 Tamara’s posts are always packed with lots of insights and wisdom.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi. She has very good insights. Becoming our best, true selves, or getting pretty close to that, is a goal worth striving for.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Yes! I love the lesson you pulled from that! It’s one of my favorites! Blessings!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I agree, Neil. As Derrick has observed, it gets better as we age.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for sharing!! “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary”( Steve Jobs )… 🙂
Until we meet again…
May your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
Brightened by a song
in your heart,
And warmed by the smiles
of people you love.
(Irish Saying)
LikeLiked by 4 people
Love this quote by Steve Jobs! It’s such great advice! Blessings!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dutch, thanks for the excellent quote from Steve Jobs that adds to Tamara’s own experience.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Tamara has earned her way to the wisdom of the soul. Thanks to her and you, Rosaliene, for featuring her.
LikeLiked by 4 people
Thank you Dr. Stein for your lovely words! Your kindness has my eyes tearing up! Smiling!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Dr. Stein, that’s a powerful endorsement of Tamara’s work. Much appreciated.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Rosaliene, thank you so very much for honoring me with this guest post! I’m gobsmacked! I welcome all feedback and comments! May everyone have a beautiful day! Blessings!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Tamara, it has been a pleasure to share your insights and wisdom with my readers 🙂 Blessings!
LikeLiked by 1 person
🤩🤩 thank you so much! 🤩🤩
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love your wisdom, Tamara! Very beautiful said!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thanks so much Wynne! Your kind words are deeply appreciated! 🤩🤩
LikeLiked by 2 people
I very much agree with Tamara’s conviction and thank you both Rosaliene for your presentation 🙂
LikeLiked by 3 people
My pleasure, Martina 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much Martina! 🤩
LikeLiked by 1 person
I used to spend a lot of time seeking approval, Rosaliene. Fortunately, age has cured me of that misery, and I’m much happier, which I’m sure shows. Wonderful advice from Tamara.
LikeLiked by 3 people
Me, too, Diana, and I suffered many years as a result. Age as a cure 🙂 Who knew?
LikeLiked by 2 people
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much! I appreciate your supportive feedback! 🤩
LikeLiked by 3 people
Well said Tamara, Be Yourself!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Absolutely yes! Thank you for your support! 🤩🤩
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on How I found My Muchness.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Nikki, thanks for sharing Tamara’s post with your readers 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I needed this Beautiful reminder today thank you so very very very much!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Nikki, I’m so glad that Tamara’s post has resonated with you ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
A different twist on a life-long goal. Intellectually I know these things.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Most of us know these things, JoAnna. Making the change is another thing.
LikeLiked by 2 people
True. For me, it’s a process.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice post
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you very much.
LikeLike
Sounds like a worthy book. I know I’ve had plenty of occasion to be seen as a fool. 😛
LikeLiked by 2 people
Betsy, it’s refreshing to read your posts that look at the funny side of life 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
Awh, thank you, Rosaliene. That’s a lovely comment. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
How others see me is none of my business! Great post
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks very much, Belladonna.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I always told my kids. “Just be yourself and don’t pretend to be anything else.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sound advice, Vinny.
LikeLike