Comments on: Beware of Poisonous Relationships

By: Gaye Sekula

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:14:52 +0000

Another AWESOME post! Thanks, Alyson!!! Gaye

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By: Gaye Sekula

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:13:04 +0000

In reply to Serge Kireev.

If they are blaming anyone or anything but themselves, it’s time to get rid of them!

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By: Suzanne Frazier

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:27:18 +0000

Thank you. I needed to read that. I’m changing my associations and your support is wonderful.

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By: Eric Korbly

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:32:59 +0000

Ms. Stanfield,
I have been reading your publications both print & online for some time. There is one caution I would like to make to you about “poisonous people.” Sometimes bad feelings are misinterpretations, often those that challenge points of view or philosophy are easily viewed as negative.
Just because I or anyone doesn’t like what someone has to say doesn’t make it irrelevant. Those that are unhappy often reveal themselves in many faucets, not just how they relate to or view success of another.
Eric Korbly

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By: Katherine Ernst

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:14:57 +0000

Alyson, all the posts are sad but true. Yes, longtime friends do not like you to change. One does not have to be successful for it to happen. I waited until the children were finally launched to realize my dream and nothing will stop me now.
Whenever parting from a certain friend as well as siblings, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth and became tired of apologizing for my “talent” and luck.It took some time to realize their happiness was not my problem.Was sad to see it happen but art is the most important part of my life now. Happily I belong with a group of artist who are very supportive and sustain each other. Something I keep in mind is, whenever the elderly are interviewed about life and questioned about regrets, many say, “The road not taken”!

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By: Homepage

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:45:13 +0000

Rather insightful….looking frontward to returning.

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By: Martha Brickett

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:21 +0000

Hi Alyson,
As always, you’ve nailed it! Having found out recently how fragile and poisonous life can be, I cannot afford the time, energy, drain and especially distraction from what I love. And boy it can come up and bite you without any warning. Sort of like the hordes of Maine black flies that are currently waiting just outside my kitchen window. Yikes! Looks like it will be an indoor day.

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By: Claudia Coudert

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:56 +0000

Hello Alison,
I know exactly, what you are saying. Very often I felt that way. I am a woman, a friend, a daughter, a mother. But I have my goals. Do they always fit into others goals and schedules? Mostly not. Acting contrary to the classical picture as a woman (at least as in Europe) and still remaining as the same friendly person is often a tightrope walk. I read your book almost every day and I look forward to every newsletter from you. Each set of you gives me strength anew. I love my family, like my friends and colleagues, but my art has priority. With your support I stay sane.

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By: Gwen

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:25:11 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Thanks! Excellent advice! And just what I needed today!
To be honest with you I have learned it is best to admit to my friends that I am terribly happy for them but oh so jealous and that seems to help….trying to hold it in or control it just seemed to feed the monster!
Thanks Roopa! And yes…I use it to inspire me to try new things and keep searching!just keep moving forward!!!

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By: Laura Leeder

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:09 +0000

Thank You for a great post and perfect timing! (standing just a little taller)

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