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Comment on Opposite of Shame by Shannon Leith by Hannah Pizelo

Hannah Pizelo — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:45:36 +0000

Shan I am in love with your heart! What an incredible assemblage of feelings, goals and pictures. You, fresh after a shower, alongside your declaration of hope as you move forward through 2012 is abundantly exhilarating! As well as your shedding of shame as you reveal everything you have to be ashamed of. There is such beauty in your artistic symmetry! I am baffled and uplifted.
I have always believed that weaknesses are our strongest tools on the journey to bringing on positive change in the world around us. Just as imperfections make beautiful photographs. We no longer trust ‘perfection’ as a society because it not only is a lie (since achieving it is impossible…), but it also becomes a weight we must bare when wading through the already treacherous journey of our own imperfections.
Your vulnerability actually boasts of your confidence! True confidence is simply faith in the qualities and abilities you have; not assurance that you lack nothing, and can take on anything. Who we are glimmers in everyday life, but radiates in the midst of challenges. If you are using those challenges to radiate positive influence, then shame cannot find a foothold. Shannon you are an aura of edification! Be confident in THAT. I am so blessed by you, even from afar. I look forward to seeing your hope in 2012 be exceeded with good gifts from above!
Thank-you for fighting the good fight my kindred spirit.

Comment on Opposite of Shame by Shannon Leith by Megan

Megan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:12:54 +0000

Beautiful post, Shannon!

Comment on Opposite of Shame by Shannon Leith by India

India — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:23:16 +0000

In you sharing, I feel like I know you better and am not alone. I think you are wonderful! I love your artsy-ness.

Comment on Opposite of Shame by Shannon Leith by Jan Aijian

Jan Aijian — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:37:35 +0000

I especially like the 2nd shot…..from just above the lips to the oh so beautifully lit clavicles…..with little wispies of wet tendrils flinging sassily. Beautiful Shannon my dear!

Comment on Opposite of Shame by Shannon Leith by Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:27:45 +0000

beautifully written Shannon. Shame is so powerful when we let it reign. I’m so glad you are choosing to see it and fight it. What a talented artist you are.

Comment on Opposite of Shame by Shannon Leith by Staci

Staci — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:45:17 +0000

Such a beautiful post. Love your courage and fight against shame.