Comments on: Humility http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/ Majoring in Domestic Engineering Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:46:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: KatyRenee » How I Pass My Days-Part 3 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54521 KatyRenee » How I Pass My Days-Part 3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:36:50 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54521 [...] I definitely have time now–I will only work for 3.5 hours in the mornings when there is school as an aide. So I am forging onward in an effort to get better at self-care with out losing humility. You should have seen the responses to a fellow blogger’s comments on humility! [...] [...] I definitely have time now–I will only work for 3.5 hours in the mornings when there is school as an aide. So I am forging onward in an effort to get better at self-care with out losing humility. You should have seen the responses to a fellow blogger’s comments on humility! [...]

]]> By: Veronica http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54454 Veronica Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:13:34 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54454 I think your blog is actually a great--and rare--example of a woman honestly and rightfully celebrating her accomplishments. It is not egotistical at all, and helps me to be proud of my own work and to compliments graciously. Don't change a thing! I think your blog is actually a great–and rare–example of a woman honestly and rightfully celebrating her accomplishments. It is not egotistical at all, and helps me to be proud of my own work and to compliments graciously. Don’t change a thing!

]]> By: beverly http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54142 beverly Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:13:10 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54142 I'm echoing a lot of what was said in previous comments when I say that your blog inspires me both in my crafting and in my spiritual life. I hope you see your journal as a beautiful gift to your readers! I’m echoing a lot of what was said in previous comments when I say that your blog inspires me both in my crafting and in my spiritual life. I hope you see your journal as a beautiful gift to your readers!

]]> By: Mozi Esme's Mommy http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54101 Mozi Esme's Mommy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:12:17 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54101 I would agree with the other commenters that you're NOT perceived as conceited. And I've loved your blog, too. And I'd also say - don't stop shining! Just make sure you're shining for the right reasons . . . You put a spin on this that hits a little close to home for me - I still have some work to do on being real and the whole humility factor! I have a written list of reasons I blog, and none of them has anything to do with affirmation. Yet in a discussion with hubby last week, I admitted that in the past, I got my dose of affirmation from work. Now that my work is drastically different, I get that affirmation from my blog. Blog commenters are SO NICE! And I'm almost addicted to blogging - making sure I get the posts out so I can get the comments back. It's scary that I subconsciously measure the value of my blog (and in a way of myself) by how many comments or hits I've gotten. Even when my post topic is about others, I'm the one getting the compliments on my writing. And I've started to tailor my writing to get the most comments . . . What I want to do is be real in my blog - and stop measuring its success by the compliments, but rather by how lives are uplifted and touched for the better. And to realize that it's not me, but God, who is doing the uplifting. It's hard, and I'm not sure exactly how to get there. So I have an idea of where you are coming from, and will be watching to see where you are going. Keep liberating us by shining! I would agree with the other commenters that you’re NOT perceived as conceited. And I’ve loved your blog, too. And I’d also say – don’t stop shining! Just make sure you’re shining for the right reasons . . .

You put a spin on this that hits a little close to home for me – I still have some work to do on being real and the whole humility factor! I have a written list of reasons I blog, and none of them has anything to do with affirmation. Yet in a discussion with hubby last week, I admitted that in the past, I got my dose of affirmation from work. Now that my work is drastically different, I get that affirmation from my blog. Blog commenters are SO NICE! And I’m almost addicted to blogging – making sure I get the posts out so I can get the comments back.

It’s scary that I subconsciously measure the value of my blog (and in a way of myself) by how many comments or hits I’ve gotten. Even when my post topic is about others, I’m the one getting the compliments on my writing. And I’ve started to tailor my writing to get the most comments . . .

What I want to do is be real in my blog – and stop measuring its success by the compliments, but rather by how lives are uplifted and touched for the better. And to realize that it’s not me, but God, who is doing the uplifting.

It’s hard, and I’m not sure exactly how to get there.

So I have an idea of where you are coming from, and will be watching to see where you are going.

Keep liberating us by shining!

]]> By: Daisy http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54094 Daisy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:57:30 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54094 I really hate to share this example because it's not about the greater good or using less energy or influencing positive change in the world. But I will. I can't help myself. I got a package in the mail yesterday. It was from my mom. Weeks ago, I'd sent her over to your blog to look at the two Amy Butler birdie slings you were making before you began your travels this summer. She called me up just tickled pink and said, "I have that pattern!" She'd been holding on to it but had yet to find a reason to start it. I picked out fabrics and sent them to her. We chatted about it over the phone. And yesterday, it arrived. I love it. It's a piece of her that I get to carry with me. And you inspired it. So as little as it may seem, thank you! (I'll post pictures soon and let you know when they're up!) I really hate to share this example because it’s not about the greater good or using less energy or influencing positive change in the world. But I will. I can’t help myself. I got a package in the mail yesterday. It was from my mom. Weeks ago, I’d sent her over to your blog to look at the two Amy Butler birdie slings you were making before you began your travels this summer. She called me up just tickled pink and said, “I have that pattern!” She’d been holding on to it but had yet to find a reason to start it. I picked out fabrics and sent them to her. We chatted about it over the phone. And yesterday, it arrived. I love it. It’s a piece of her that I get to carry with me. And you inspired it. So as little as it may seem, thank you! (I’ll post pictures soon and let you know when they’re up!)

]]> By: Kim Campbell http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54092 Kim Campbell Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:20:21 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54092 No! I see it as giving of yourself. Really, Kellie. You are the most giving person I know. You SHOW others how to give through your craft, baking, travels. I have learned how to give from you. No! I see it as giving of yourself. Really, Kellie. You are the most giving person I know. You SHOW others how to give through your craft, baking, travels. I have learned how to give from you.

]]> By: Katie http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54070 Katie Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:50:17 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54070 I remember reading something years ago regarding women who cannot take a compliment. It stuck with me as I often fell into the trap of saying, "oh no, this is ugly...etc etc." All you need to do is say a simple "Thank You." You are really insulting the person making the compliment and telling them that they are wrong. So just say thank you! I wish I could remember where I read that. Anyway - don't change a thing, you are SO NOT conceited! And I love your blog, your writing and your pictures - keep up the great work!! I remember reading something years ago regarding women who cannot take a compliment. It stuck with me as I often fell into the trap of saying, “oh no, this is ugly…etc etc.” All you need to do is say a simple “Thank You.” You are really insulting the person making the compliment and telling them that they are wrong. So just say thank you! I wish I could remember where I read that. Anyway – don’t change a thing, you are SO NOT conceited! And I love your blog, your writing and your pictures – keep up the great work!!

]]> By: nyjlm http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54068 nyjlm Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:10:55 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54068 I think you share the joy you get in doing these things- cooking, sewing, traveling. A love of learning and an excitement for living shines through. I think you share the joy you get in doing these things- cooking, sewing, traveling. A love of learning and an excitement for living shines through.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54067 Jennifer Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:59:30 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54067 You make for others. You cook for others. You travel (most of the time) for others. There is nothing egocentric about this blog, Dear Kelli. You just keep doing what you do - serving your God along the way. You make for others.
You cook for others.
You travel (most of the time) for others.
There is nothing egocentric about this blog, Dear Kelli.
You just keep doing what you do – serving your God along the way.

]]> By: Tiff@Three Peas http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54065 Tiff@Three Peas Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:38:36 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54065 What a great post!I don't think you blog is all about YOU! It's what is important in your life. You have such a giving heart and I enjoy reading all about what is going on with you. What a great post!I don’t think you blog is all about YOU! It’s what is important in your life. You have such a giving heart and I enjoy reading all about what is going on with you.

]]> By: Katy http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54045 Katy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:13:12 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54045 I've been thinking about your post all morning. I agree with the comments I've seen. Yes you do post all of what you've been doing, but generally those things are for and in service to others. Also you are very regularly sharing of life in poverty in Africa, and things that can be done to change that. I do appreciate your vulnerability and will continue to be a lurker here to see how this plays out. Thanks for having me along for the ride. Peace and Hope, Katy I’ve been thinking about your post all morning. I agree with the comments I’ve seen. Yes you do post all of what you’ve been doing, but generally those things are for and in service to others. Also you are very regularly sharing of life in poverty in Africa, and things that can be done to change that.

I do appreciate your vulnerability and will continue to be a lurker here to see how this plays out. Thanks for having me along for the ride.

Peace and Hope,

Katy

]]> By: tasterspoon http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54040 tasterspoon Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:02:02 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54040 I have never seen that poem before. That gives me a lot to think about. Don't put your light under a basket, babe. I have never seen that poem before. That gives me a lot to think about.

Don’t put your light under a basket, babe.

]]> By: beki http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54031 beki Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:28:30 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54031 Such a beautiful quote, Kelli, thanks for sharing it with us. Such a beautiful quote, Kelli, thanks for sharing it with us.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54024 Elizabeth Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:11:03 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54024 I don't think you're egotistical AT ALL, and I love seeing all that you make, cook, and all the places you go. It is inspirational, every bit of it. I don’t think you’re egotistical AT ALL, and I love seeing all that you make, cook, and all the places you go. It is inspirational, every bit of it.

]]> By: Kathryn Hosfelt http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/comment-page-1/#comment-54023 Kathryn Hosfelt Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:09:58 +0000 http://www.africankelli.com/2008/08/14/humility/#comment-54023 Kelli, I agree with everyone else - please do not change a thing about your blog. Your blog is like a daily dose of antidepressant for me! You inspire me and give me hope and joy in so many ways. When I get discouraged with so much of life - war, politics, poverty, etc - and start to feel hopeless I check in with you and feel encouraged to continue to make a difference from your wonderful example. Thank you so much for your wonderful blog - I always feel guilty that I think I should be paying to read it. Please keep it going!! Kathryn from Topeka, KS Kelli,
I agree with everyone else – please do not change a thing about your blog. Your blog is like a daily dose of antidepressant for me! You inspire me and give me hope and joy in so many ways. When I get discouraged with so much of life – war, politics, poverty, etc – and start to feel hopeless I check in with you and feel encouraged to continue to make a difference from your wonderful example. Thank you so much for your wonderful blog – I always feel guilty that I think I should be paying to read it. Please keep it going!!
Kathryn from Topeka, KS

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