Comments on: What if we removed the mask? https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/ Small Lifestyle Changes, Big Wellness Results Fri, 03 Feb 2017 02:44:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Alison https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-25 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 03:54:40 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-25 “I don’t do fake hugs and I run from small talk.” You’re talking my language, Yvonne. Who has time for this fakery anyway? Authenticity is the way to go!

]]> By: Yvonne chase https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-24 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:09:14 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-24 Alison,
This post resonated with me because I despise disingenuous behavior. I don’t do fake hugs and I run from small talk. I cut the crap and look people in their pupils and I expect you to look me in mine. When people ask me how I’m doing, my usual reply is do you really care. You should see the looks I get! I live in a city of mask wearers (Los Angeles, CA) so you can imagine how challenging my life must be but you know what, I wouldn’t have it any other way. People know what they’re getting when they come in my direction.

Authentic is the only way to be for me. Can’t, won’t live my life any other way. The other day on Twitter I asked, are you ever afraid of yourself. My answer is yes because I have the gumption of Betty White and I’m nowhere near her age. It feels great and its truly liberating!

]]> By: Alison https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-23 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:16:51 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-23 In reply to Michell.

We’ve sort of lost the art of being our bro/sis’s keeper, Michell. Sad but true. Let’s each agree to extend a genuine hand (or ear) of friendship. It definitely can make a difference!

]]> By: Alison https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-22 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:10:24 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-22 In reply to Adrian.

“It’s like an act of Congress to get them to just take a minute and sit down for a cup of coffee or go out somewhere for a meal.” Funny, but sadly it’s true, Adrian. What on earth is up with that? And I’ve been guilty of it so many times it’s not funny. If we’re not intentional about going back to the basics of “old-fashioned” friendships, we’re doomed. Crazy!

]]> By: Michell https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-21 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:32:00 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-21 Hey Alison! Loved this! Especially your line…”What if, instead of air kisses and fake hugs, we cut the crap and took the time to look each other in the eye and genuinely do life together?” So true my friend! Life has gotten so hectic that no one takes the time anymore to sit down and actually see what the other is going through. We are our brother’s/sister’s keeper, aren’t we? Thanks so much for sharing and thanks for linking up my friend! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

]]> By: Adrian https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-20 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:08:52 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-20 What a great post and I love the artwork. That is lovely. I just wish people would take more TIME for friendship. Everyone I know is SO busy with work, kids, and their lives in general, it’s like an act of Congress to get them to just take a minute and sit down for a cup of coffee or go out somewhere for a meal. I think we all need to take more time for simple friendship.

]]> By: Alison https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-19 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:40:21 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-19 In reply to Margaret.

Hi Margaret! So glad to have you here at Embrace the Struggle. You’re right, we really know very few people intimately. We keep the real us to ourselves, to our detriment. But hey, we can always choose to reveal our true selves with trusted people, bit by bit. I’ll be subscribing to your blog right now. Glad that you’re back!

]]> By: Alison https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-18 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:29:07 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-18 In reply to Hope.

I do the same thing, Hope! I’m always the “listening friend” so putting on a mask has almost become a default setting for me. And I do pour it out before God, and He’s been good to furnish me with a few people with whom I can truly keep it real.

The song is a fave of mine. I love Natalie Grant’s songs and her involvement in the slavery abolition movement!

]]> By: Alison https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-17 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:27:28 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-17 In reply to Joi @ Rx Fitness Lady.

Had a great and restful time, Joi. I’m all packed and leaving for the airport in a few hours. *Le sigh*

]]> By: Joi @ Rx Fitness Lady https://healthywomanhappywoman.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-16 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 15:10:28 +0000 http://embrace.xdwebsolutions.com/what-if-we-removed-the-mask/#comment-16 *SIGHS* the masks are SO REAL Alison. I have been very guilty of this before! Awesome advice! I saw you on a getaway, hope you enjoyed!

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