tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post9031666130257342052..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: "Tall Poppy Delusions," by a disgruntled daisy.Jeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-42571621349702122102017-06-25T22:37:55.618+10:002017-06-25T22:37:55.618+10:00Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. Daisies...Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. Daisies are just beautiful aren't they; I like that description, WYSISYG! I truly do pray that you are encouraged every time you see daisies, to know that you are such a blessing to those who see you, and truly know you. xxHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7377446879206648322017-06-23T20:38:35.404+10:002017-06-23T20:38:35.404+10:00A great article Helen - I always get encouraged by...A great article Helen - I always get encouraged by your writing. I agree that we all contribute to the "overall beauty of the field". As for the daisies, well, they have always been my favourite flowers - simple, plain but happy looking with their petals wide open as if to say, "Here I am, what you see is what you get - just take me as I am" Thank you once again for reminding me to just be who God created me to be. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878018705606704024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56401188351689782182017-06-21T23:46:40.707+10:002017-06-21T23:46:40.707+10:00It really is, isn't it Rhonda. The creative mi...It really is, isn't it Rhonda. The creative mind can be a very self-centred one at times, even when unintentional. I think we can crave approval, that pat on the back and recognition for what we've done...perhaps even justification that we are on the right road? I really liked Anusha's comment too, about recognising others' talents; perhaps we could take a moment out of our day and encourage someone else this week, and remind them of just how precious their talents and gifts are? It makes such a difference. Thanks for sharing, Rhonda...you are a beautiful encouragement to so many. xxHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-33575755715701610682017-06-20T22:46:41.963+10:002017-06-20T22:46:41.963+10:00Significant that SO many of us identify with this!...Significant that SO many of us identify with this! Such thoughts seem to be part & parcel of being creative. And part & parcel, too, of not really believing who we are in Christ Jesus. Been a christian for over 50 years & only now realising how important this is. HE is my hope of glory. The job he gave me to do, he also gave me the strength & talent to fulfill & he is pleased with me simply for being faithful in that. Wished I'd understood and lived in the good of that, a long time ago.Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-26875450511876179942017-06-19T23:15:14.466+10:002017-06-19T23:15:14.466+10:00You're welcome Carolyn. Oh God's patience ...You're welcome Carolyn. Oh God's patience is just amazing! I'm often muttering, "Sorry God, bless that person!" Especially when it comes to this topic. I truly hope you were encouraged today. xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-85005714591850728302017-06-19T23:13:27.964+10:002017-06-19T23:13:27.964+10:00Hi Ruth, I truly hope you are encouraged today to ...Hi Ruth, I truly hope you are encouraged today to be the person God has called you to be...and is developing you to be! xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87060590929518900242017-06-19T23:12:26.150+10:002017-06-19T23:12:26.150+10:00Thanks Sue. Oh yes, our insecurities have a lot to...Thanks Sue. Oh yes, our insecurities have a lot to answer for! I am amazed at how much God has done in my life, with my very small offering, it's a wonderful ride full of twists and turns I never expected! Ha ha, and yes, you're so right about daisy vs gladioli! xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-26925888900987886212017-06-19T23:10:57.336+10:002017-06-19T23:10:57.336+10:00Di, that is such a lovely quote! And yes, there ca...Di, that is such a lovely quote! And yes, there can never be too much glitter confetti!He he! xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12309720952214526542017-06-19T23:05:45.629+10:002017-06-19T23:05:45.629+10:00Thanks Jeanette, that is so true! Oh so true, espe...Thanks Jeanette, that is so true! Oh so true, especially in the creative arenas! :-D xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-32196024904120779792017-06-19T23:05:01.932+10:002017-06-19T23:05:01.932+10:00Thanks Jeanette, thank you for your encouragement....Thanks Jeanette, thank you for your encouragement. Yes, valued and loved, how much we need to remember that, and also share it with others, too! xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56915891059205325262017-06-19T23:03:26.019+10:002017-06-19T23:03:26.019+10:00Hi Jo-Anne, we shall be daisies together, encourag...Hi Jo-Anne, we shall be daisies together, encouraging one another to never forget what makes us unique, and that we are as special as every other daisy and tall poppy - equally so! xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-6955230106281925192017-06-19T23:01:09.229+10:002017-06-19T23:01:09.229+10:00Thanks Anusha. What a beautiful point you raise, a...Thanks Anusha. What a beautiful point you raise, about seeing the worth in others! Yes! May there be glitter confetti for us all! Blessings to you, too, Anusha. xHelen Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296823323066307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-19929113051280134372017-06-19T12:19:48.167+10:002017-06-19T12:19:48.167+10:00Thanks for sharing so honestly Helen. I suspect we...Thanks for sharing so honestly Helen. I suspect we all suffer from envy at different times - I know I certainly have! Thank God He is patient with us :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76214255245494655972017-06-19T11:40:11.312+10:002017-06-19T11:40:11.312+10:00I so relate to your post, Helen, the 'not good...I so relate to your post, Helen, the 'not good enough' is a cutting phrase many wince from. And the daisy image. Thank you! Ruth Bonettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542313894716045515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47809532218761298062017-06-19T10:44:22.487+10:002017-06-19T10:44:22.487+10:00Awesome post, Helen. I know well the 'there...Awesome post, Helen. I know well the 'there's no way I can write as well as xxxyyy so I may as well not bother' feeling. That poison comes out of our own insecurities and the accuser likes to play with those bigtime. The only antidote is to fbe filled with God's love and know our identity in him. Daisy is easier to say than gladioli anyway :D.Sue Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198695729535623216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47823128778377222552017-06-19T09:51:38.811+10:002017-06-19T09:51:38.811+10:00Thanks Helen....bloom where you are planted, has l...Thanks Helen....bloom where you are planted, has long been a favourite saying of mine. Yet, I know the ugly little head of envy does pop up now and again. <br />Thank you for the reminder "you are contributing to the overall beauty of the field".<br />...I'm with you, bring on the glitter confetti! Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7480552530999994732017-06-19T09:46:59.424+10:002017-06-19T09:46:59.424+10:00Enjoyed your post, Helen. 'Good' is great!...Enjoyed your post, Helen. 'Good' is great! And so often 'the best' is a matter of personal taste anyway, I think.Jeanette Grant-Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691677119939194892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-4129146005771091382017-06-19T09:32:04.075+10:002017-06-19T09:32:04.075+10:00Great post, Helen. Love the message. We all have a...Great post, Helen. Love the message. We all have a unique combination of gifts and abilities, all valued and loved by God. Hope you keep on writing and being the beautiful flower God designed you to be ππΌπΌπΌJeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-65154213971314733472017-06-19T09:14:25.204+10:002017-06-19T09:14:25.204+10:00Absolutely loved this, Helen. Such honest and stro...Absolutely loved this, Helen. Such honest and strong writing and I can easily relate to it all--sadly--so well done to you! I think it is a lifelong journey to rest in who we are and to explore and share the unique gifts God has given us to the full, so keep going!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83027977212062156502017-06-19T09:02:15.333+10:002017-06-19T09:02:15.333+10:00Thanks for an interesting post Helen. Love the var...Thanks for an interesting post Helen. Love the variety of God's creation. And love it that He has called us each to a different task. I think the opposite of what you have written is to forget the innate worth of others and fail to see the good in them when they are different to us or their talents and passions are in contrast to ours. May you continue to shine as a Daisy and here's cheering you and expecting the glitter confetti to fall on you when you reach heaven's doors and hear the Father's 'Well done'! Every warm wish and blessing to you Helen.<br />Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.com