Mirrors

friskyfemme · 12-20-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

This thread is not my idea but I think it's an utterly fabulous and necessary idea to bring to fruition. Besides, I threatened Arwen publicly with starting it if she didn't. So here we all are.

I took the liberty of putting it here where I thought everyone...butch, femme, androgynous, two spirited, TG, FTM, MTF and every other color of our community rainbow would feel supported and welcome to post.

Here's a snip from the post that started this concept:

Arwen:

I keep thinking about starting a thread called Mirrors. In it, you could only look in the mirror for someone else and post what you saw about them that was positive.

It would be a positive thread and you couldn't deny what was said about you. Only say thanks and accept it.

We all need lessons in learning how to believe in the hype others tell us about ourselves.

I fully believe that Arwen is right and I believe in my femme sister. Please respect her idea and keep the concept pure. No negativity, whether aimed inward or outward. It's not welcome here.

I don't anyone here in RT so my comments are by observation and interpretation.
Andrew, Jr- you are a sweet spirit , Superfemme- you put a smile on my face with your posts-I like sarcastic humor, Wicket - you a genuinely kind, caring person that will contribute a lot to relieving human suffering.
Gemme - you are a trailblazer- Thanks for the Thread.

Arwen · 12-20-2009, 01:59 PM

I am going to hold a mirror up for Gemme.

You have an amazing spirit. It lifts me up when I am down.
You are the best Goodwill shopper I've ever met.
You encourage others simply by being yourself.
You have taught me a lot in the time we've been friends.
I think you are one of the prettiest women I know who doesn't know she's pretty.

And I like your hips too so there!

Gemme · 12-21-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by friskyfemme

Gemme - you are a trailblazer- Thanks for the Thread.

Thank you, frisky!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen

I am going to hold a mirror up for Gemme.

You have an amazing spirit. It lifts me up when I am down.
You are the best Goodwill shopper I've ever met.
You encourage others simply by being yourself.
You have taught me a lot in the time we've been friends.
I think you are one of the prettiest women I know who doesn't know she's pretty.

And I like your hips too so there!

Thank you, Arwen.

Gemme · 12-21-2009, 06:40 PM

I'm going to hold a mirror up for Ryobi.

You are the kindest and most patient guy I've ever known.

You can find joy in almost anything.

You love with all your heart.

You inspire me to want to be a better person.

You're intelligent and have an edge to your wit that I adore.

SuperFemme · 12-21-2009, 07:06 PM

I am holding up a mirror for Andrew.

You are sweet, encouraging and valuable.

I know it is hard for you to communicate online, but I think you do a great job.

You have taken your lemons and made some kick ass lemonade.

I wish this mirror would reflect to you that you are not less than. You are MORE than. I totally get that feeling of being overwhelmed by the smallest of things and wishing for things to just not be so hard. When you look in the mirror you might notice the hand reaching out to you. Begging you to take those hands and let them pull you to the light rather than putting a black cloth over said mirror and focusing on the dark.

You are welcome. You are valued. You have so much to offer to others in your same situation. When you look in that mirror you will gain strength from others willing to love you in those moments when you feel like you are not lovable.

I love the way you love your min-pin. You feed the birds, care for you neighbors and shine goodness. Your mirror will show you that with every dark side of things there is indeed a blessing that could not shine through had the darkness not floated around for a while before the strong light shone through.

Andrew, Jr. · 12-22-2009, 08:41 AM

Thank you Superfemme. You did not have to do this.

Love,
Andrew

Arwen · 07-31-2010, 10:24 PM

Tonight I hold a mirror up to Medusa for being a kickass woman who knows how to love an idea into wholeness.

If it weren't for your vision, passion, fury, finesse and yes, fuckery, my view of myself would not be what it is. I sometimes ask myself "What would 'Dusa do" because I need your fierceness and femmeness and ferocity.

You, baby, are one fine femme.

PinkieLee · 12-22-2009, 08:46 AM

This thread truly makes me smile at the love and admiration we have for our friends. Sometimes when we feel beaten and bruised, we tend to forget all the positive that we bring to others. THANK YOU all for holding up the mirror.

I would like to hold up a mirror for PixieStars...

Oh my sweet Pixie, you have an playful spirit and carefree energy that lights up a room the minute you walk in.

You see the goodness and beauty in your femme sisters and just have a way of making us smile at a simple "Hey gorgeous".

You have a zest for life ~ always open and wanting to live & learn about everything & everyone.

You are a beautiful woman, with heart of gold, that loves with all you are.

PinkieLee · 12-22-2009, 09:22 AM

I would like to hold up a mirror for Just_G

G, my friend, you have a smile & laugh that comes from your soul ~ simple, pure, true & infectious!

You have a kind & giving nature that puts people at ease and helps them remember all that is positive in their life.

You love your family & friends unconditionally and without reservations. Your heart is so full of love & happiness that you brighten our lives.... each and everyday.

You inspire me to be a better person & friend with your endless encouragement, support & love.

Not to mention, you are hella eye candy

12-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	I am going to hold a mirror up for Gemme. You have an amazing spirit. It lifts me up when I am down. You are the best Goodwill shopper I've ever met. You encourage others simply by being yourself. You have taught me a lot in the time we've been friends. I think you are one of the prettiest women I know who doesn't know she's pretty. And I like your hips too so there! __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

12-21-2009, 06:40 PM	#4
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,925 Times in 25,666 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I'm going to hold a mirror up for Ryobi. You are the kindest and most patient guy I've ever known. You can find joy in almost anything. You love with all your heart. You inspire me to want to be a better person. You're intelligent and have an edge to your wit that I adore. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

07-31-2010, 10:24 PM	#7
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	Tonight I hold a mirror up to Medusa for being a kickass woman who knows how to love an idea into wholeness. If it weren't for your vision, passion, fury, finesse and yes, fuckery, my view of myself would not be what it is. I sometimes ask myself "What would 'Dusa do" because I need your fierceness and femmeness and ferocity. You, baby, are one fine femme. __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

12-21-2009, 07:06 PM	#5
SuperFemme Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 10/24/2010 Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Married (one of 18,000) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 4,933 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,309 Thanked 7,108 Times in 2,327 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am holding up a mirror for Andrew. You are sweet, encouraging and valuable. I know it is hard for you to communicate online, but I think you do a great job. You have taken your lemons and made some kick ass lemonade. I wish this mirror would reflect to you that you are not less than. You are MORE than. I totally get that feeling of being overwhelmed by the smallest of things and wishing for things to just not be so hard. When you look in the mirror you might notice the hand reaching out to you. Begging you to take those hands and let them pull you to the light rather than putting a black cloth over said mirror and focusing on the dark. You are welcome. You are valued. You have so much to offer to others in your same situation. When you look in that mirror you will gain strength from others willing to love you in those moments when you feel like you are not lovable. I love the way you love your min-pin. You feed the birds, care for you neighbors and shine goodness. Your mirror will show you that with every dark side of things there is indeed a blessing that could not shine through had the darkness not floated around for a while before the strong light shone through.

12-22-2009, 08:41 AM	#6
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Thank you Superfemme. You did not have to do this. Love, Andrew

12-22-2009, 08:46 AM	#8
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	This thread truly makes me smile at the love and admiration we have for our friends. Sometimes when we feel beaten and bruised, we tend to forget all the positive that we bring to others. THANK YOU all for holding up the mirror. I would like to hold up a mirror for PixieStars... Oh my sweet Pixie, you have an playful spirit and carefree energy that lights up a room the minute you walk in. You see the goodness and beauty in your femme sisters and just have a way of making us smile at a simple "Hey gorgeous". You have a zest for life ~ always open and wanting to live & learn about everything & everyone. You are a beautiful woman, with heart of gold, that loves with all you are.

12-22-2009, 09:22 AM	#9
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I would like to hold up a mirror for Just_G G, my friend, you have a smile & laugh that comes from your soul ~ simple, pure, true & infectious! You have a kind & giving nature that puts people at ease and helps them remember all that is positive in their life. You love your family & friends unconditionally and without reservations. Your heart is so full of love & happiness that you brighten our lives.... each and everyday. You inspire me to be a better person & friend with your endless encouragement, support & love. Not to mention, you are hella eye candy