Comments on: Lessons From a Skinnier Woman

By: The Story Beats the Song

The Story Beats the Song — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:16:22 +0000

[...] are important usually really aren’t, and that Story usually trumps Performance. Because people’s actions and appearances can be deceiving, can’t [...]

By: Objects in the Rear View

Objects in the Rear View — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:08:10 +0000

[...] typically quick to notice her faults, to comment about the not-so-great, to judge a motive I couldn’t possibly [...]

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:01:09 +0000

THanks, Linda! SO glad you found it encouraging!

Love, Laura

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:25:13 +0000

I know this is late in coming but I just read your post now & loved it, what a lesson to remember!

By: Dear Body {at InCourage} | Laura Parker

Dear Body {at InCourage} | Laura Parker — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:06:58 +0000

[...] skinnier, and fast. I’ve gotta put on a bathing suit next week and that means you need to shape up and get it together, like literally on both counts. Lose the [...]

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:11:07 +0000

Yes! Here’s to playing with the kids in the pool with abandon and NOT worrying about the cellulite that may just be part of the equation.

Thanks for stopping by. Glad you did. Have fun this weekend–bathing suit and all!

By: Lisa-Jo @thegypsymama

Lisa-Jo @thegypsymama — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:15:21 +0000

Found you from the lovely Caroline Collie – soo glad that I did. What a wonderful piece this is! Funny how bathing suits can be a metaphor for so much more that’s going on with us beneath the surface! I’ve been writing about the same thing this week. And when I hit the pool this weekend, kids in tow, I’ll be wishing guilt free chocolate for all those skinny gals as well

~Lisa-Jo

By: Free for All Friday: Poverty and Beauty

Free for All Friday: Poverty and Beauty — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:24:40 +0000

[...] glances at the “perfect girl” at the pool this summer? Hear Laura Leigh’s thoughts on that right here. This one of hers is good too! Well they’re all good, but I especially think you’ll like [...]

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:42:27 +0000

I play that comparison game. I’m pretty sure I usually fail when I play it. I, too, need to remember to make grace the only item on my checklist so I can easily remember to give it out. A person’s story and heart should make them beautiful- no if’s, and’s, or but’s about it.

Let’s do a redefinition revolution!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:40:52 +0000

absolutely. someone else always has a harder story . . . if we will just take the time to get our eyes off of ourselves and pay attention. thanks for stopping by and for commenting.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:39:56 +0000

and thanks so much, Sarah, for putting this together. i have loved the collaboration and meeting new people via the blogworld. thanks so much!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:38:35 +0000

thanks for commenting. yes, I love your point about loving others the way God loves us–without comparison. a rich point.