tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post8242439031269380258..comments2023-09-24T04:26:43.908-05:00Comments on i am khayyam: #Tweetsgiving this...theusualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16440766381128139041noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-48988482888767662942012-10-08T15:54:15.701-05:002012-10-08T15:54:15.701-05:00Outstanding article Khayyam!
You really have a w...Outstanding article Khayyam! <br /><br />You really have a way of putting things into perspective. making one feel grounded, and touching the reader deeply. You've spoken some hard truths that took a lot of courage to face and deal with, and it couldn't have been said more beautifully. <br /><br />Each time I read something you've written, especially when you give a glimpse of yourself, I'm awed by it. But this time even more so. You have a beautiful soul, and are a very special person with a lot to give. This shows in your writing.<br /><br />You've certainly made me rethink how I see things, and put myself in check.<br /><br />Much love my friend! :) Vonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05496828576547324921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-36385137100055844422010-04-21T20:03:30.646-05:002010-04-21T20:03:30.646-05:00Love your altitude! I am smiling from ear to ear....Love your altitude! I am smiling from ear to ear. Thanks ever so much. ~ mattiMatti's Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394880197623069643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-30190065731158816602010-01-18T10:59:11.667-06:002010-01-18T10:59:11.667-06:00great to see people so thankful. Thanks for remind...great to see people so thankful. Thanks for reminding me of my personal luck.Peter Foxhttp://www.popula.denoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-30116648914066101802009-12-31T16:39:16.013-06:002009-12-31T16:39:16.013-06:00Hello..
You were recommended to me by a mutual Tw...Hello..<br /><br />You were recommended to me by a mutual Twitter friend (@Tweetamar) and I initially followed you on there because you made me laugh my arse off!<br /><br />But coming to your blog and reading your Thanksgiving post has made me more than smile..it was more of a resonating *yeah-man-thank-fuck-someone-else-is-telling-it-like-it-is* moment!<br /><br />I can only agree with you and say yes, yes, yes...the truly shitty time (seemingly) are those that are meant for us; we create them, we signed up to those suckers long before they happened and agreed to go through it all - for personal growth, to get closer to that divine spark within, God, call it what you will - but I cannot help but salute anyone or anything that shines on a light that we all are co-creators of our own, and collective, lives...on the latter, the sooner we wake up to that one, the better IMHO!<br /><br />Anyhoo...can I just echo, I too, am thankful for all the crapness, cos it lead me to a real and magical existence, that only excites me more by the day!<br /><br />I will be back bro!<br /><br />Love<br />JoJoPonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-32219916654397889212009-12-25T00:04:28.535-06:002009-12-25T00:04:28.535-06:00I wish you wrote more often! Love this entry. Hope...I wish you wrote more often! Love this entry. Hope you can find your way back to the woman... :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277588040488396679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-30055949282950134792009-12-14T00:54:18.237-06:002009-12-14T00:54:18.237-06:00Very good... Greetz from GermanyVery good... Greetz from GermanyDJ Münchenhttp://www.frankie.ccnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-32135295374827019272009-11-29T21:03:13.860-06:002009-11-29T21:03:13.860-06:00Oz: My brother. I knew that this would resonate wi...Oz: My brother. I knew that this would resonate with you. It was written for a reason and I hope that you gained some insight from my experiences. It's so nice to be around. Big love from me to you.<br /><br />----<br />Terri: Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. You contacted me prior to your comment and that I am grateful for. Looking forward to sharing in some future journeys.<br /><br />----<br />Jeanne: Amen sister! That's all I have to say about that :)<br /><br />----<br />Marla: Reading your blog post I was moved by your courage to share such a touching and emotionally challenging experience. Thank you.<br /><br />----<br />Lori: What can I say. From the get go you've been the most wonderful reflection to view myself through. You constantly provide me with the juju to smile and know that what I share and do is doing what it needs to be... connecting on an emotional level. You're such an angel that I'm lucky to have in my life.theusualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440766381128139041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-47181626598205868782009-11-28T09:50:23.447-06:002009-11-28T09:50:23.447-06:00If is not often that a piece of writing both moves...If is not often that a piece of writing both moves me to tears and gives me goosebumps. It has happened more often when reading your words than I can count. This was no exception.<br /><br />Once again, my day is more beautiful because of your presence in it. :)<br /><br />Thank you, Khayyam. For writing, for sharing and for being such a powerful and shining force in my life.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896402910517407806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-75346933342585009852009-11-27T12:54:33.343-06:002009-11-27T12:54:33.343-06:00Getting out more kleenex...spent a box writing my ...Getting out more kleenex...spent a box writing my blog yesterday and I must have been inhaling the same spirit that led you to write yours.<br /><br />YES, YES, YES! <br /><br />Thank you to all the things that make us who we are today - the good, the bad and the really ugly. <br /><br />It's how you handle it that leads you to grace.<br /><br />And, you my friend, are that example of pure love and grace and I am thankful for IamKhayyam - that I am.<br />xoMarla @DvinMsmhttp://lifeafterkids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-77231950225486740582009-11-27T11:32:00.986-06:002009-11-27T11:32:00.986-06:00Tina told me to read your blog & I am delighte...Tina told me to read your blog & I am delighted to have done so. I'm all about the real... the pain... the lessons of life. I've learned far more from my mistakes than I ever learned from my successes. I gave up fear one Lent, vowing to live 5 1/2 wks without it paralyzing and constipating my decisions. It was life-changing. Living without fear isn't just courageous, it's mind blowing. It took me at least a week to stop hyperventilating, but when I did, it was miraculous. Best thing I ever did. I too am grateful for the shit storm life brings me. Awesome post.Jeanne Veillette Bowermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693112521911135141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-45835254500047764172009-11-26T21:50:02.711-06:002009-11-26T21:50:02.711-06:00Thanks to Krystyn posting a link, reading your blo...Thanks to Krystyn posting a link, reading your blog post was a glimpse into the persona "iamkhayyam" I see in my Twitterstream. <br /><br />I was really moved by what you wrote. Your spare prose combined with such a unique perspective must make each reader see the great value of every experience, good and bad.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and personal essay.terrinakamurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047688875759049411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-38196987676255610342009-11-26T18:50:07.138-06:002009-11-26T18:50:07.138-06:00Deep and moving, also completely appropriate this ...Deep and moving, also completely appropriate this thanksgiving. It's a blessing to have you around. :)Oz Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007906178722466103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-57272092736771133762009-11-26T09:02:07.675-06:002009-11-26T09:02:07.675-06:00Donna: And thank you for resonating with my words ...Donna: And thank you for resonating with my words and experiences. I'm happy that you've been able to see the light through your experiences this year. Blessings...<br /><br />----<br />Ohdoctah: First, don't be surprised a write real gooder. Second, is there any other way to be? For reals?! I send you whatever extra juju I got brother. <br /><br />----<br />Michael: Thank you for that quote. I had yet to come across that one. Made me feel all warm and tingly. Thank you. And hopefully we bump into one another sooner than later, ya?!<br /><br />----<br />Diamond: Thank you for your kindness. I am what I am, good or bad, just is... I am Khayyam :)theusualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440766381128139041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-90533851211715688342009-11-25T23:40:13.402-06:002009-11-25T23:40:13.402-06:00You epitomize three things to me, Khayyam:
1. Raw...You epitomize three things to me, Khayyam:<br /><br />1. Raw, open, honest humanity<br />2. Introspective heart, mind and soul<br />3. Teacher as student; student as teacher.<br /><br />I freaking love you! This post summarizes why. It's a gift - wisdom, encouragement, call to action, reality check, soul-searching instigator and love for yourself, others and life...all in one post. Thank you for writing and sharing with the world. It is truly a gift for which I am thankful.Diamondhttp://www.redheadrising.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-2928694063574491102009-11-25T22:42:30.579-06:002009-11-25T22:42:30.579-06:00Khayyam,
Thanks for sharing. Thanksgiving truly =...Khayyam,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. Thanksgiving truly = 365/24/7. An attitude we all need to cultivate daily. <br /><br />"Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth...you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed."<br />— C.S. Lewis<br /><br />Thanks for being a true original. <br /><br />mjk / @michaeljoelMichael Kauffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301024529934422009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-85077595257386652582009-11-25T22:09:30.509-06:002009-11-25T22:09:30.509-06:00I'm in shock one u posted something lol. Two t...I'm in shock one u posted something lol. Two this was awesome and real.. thank you for sharing.Ohdoctahhttp://iqmz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-45140762914301400282009-11-25T21:51:26.195-06:002009-11-25T21:51:26.195-06:00Thank you for sharing. Courageous and touching-may...Thank you for sharing. Courageous and touching-maybe more so for me this year as I've been able to rediscover some of the highs that one would never be able to appreciate without experiencing the lows.<br /><br />Much love to you! ~Donna / @technobozoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667417342546710562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-77247706095467443212009-11-25T19:19:35.218-06:002009-11-25T19:19:35.218-06:00KtotheB: Long months of silence and a new redesign...KtotheB: Long months of silence and a new redesign on a site that I can never be pleased with. This has sparked me to just do it. So soon this will have a new look and feel and keeping all the same tasty morsels.<br /><br />I'll keep this site an outlet for my personal antics. And have another for the social stomping and what not :)<br /><br />----<br />Chris(Tina): Thanks for the remarks and kindness. What you speak is true, it is not for better or worse... it just is. Both are measures of points of reference of our growing points. Some utilize one side, others use the other and there are some crazies out there that try and find a balance between the two.<br /><br />For you see, within in the duality there is only one thing, both of them are required for one :)<br /><br />Did I ever tell you kids used to call me Crayon while growing up?!<br /><br />;)<br /><br />-----<br />April: Didn't know this was laying it out, just speaking to that which I exist within. Guess to "normal" people I come off as crazy. And "normal" people to me seem absolutely loony tunes! Funny how that one works :)<br /><br />Glad I evoked some expletives and some courage and balls :)theusualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440766381128139041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-40018427906012760132009-11-25T19:06:39.713-06:002009-11-25T19:06:39.713-06:00Glad to see you writing again!
I love how you jus...Glad to see you writing again!<br /><br />I love how you just laid all that out there. It takes courage and balls to do that and you, my friend, have both.<br /><br />Thanksgiving is exactly like Valentines Day. Both are nothing but commercial holidays that people use as an excuse to celebrate something they should celebrate every single fucking day. <br /><br />Love and thanks, brotha!Aprilhttp://dorkmuffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-20832888630071630402009-11-25T17:30:56.860-06:002009-11-25T17:30:56.860-06:00Well said, my friend. I'm glad you were able t...Well said, my friend. I'm glad you were able to wake up another day and say these things, things you say. Wonderful post.<br /><br />I think people do look back and forward to give thanks to what drives them daily, more than once a year. I know I do. I may not put it in writing, but I surely think it.<br />And often verbalize it too.<br /><br />I agree that our hardships have shaped us but I can't say it's for the better or the worse. I guess it all depends on the individual and the grief they've experienced. The levels of this can be staggering...<br /><br />I'm not thankful for the majority of my miseries. They didn't give me strength of character. Far from it.<br />They weakened me in a multitude of colorful ways. Maybe that's why I love crayons so much.<br /><br />I enjoy your piece and the ending is touching, beautiful. Thanks Khayyam.Ct Kingstonhttp://www.ctkingston.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-90773812166377825542009-11-25T13:48:45.645-06:002009-11-25T13:48:45.645-06:00What a blessing to finally receive a slice of Ktot...What a blessing to finally receive a slice of KtotheW's soul after so many long months of silence.<br /><br />PLEASE keep blogging, dude... please?<br /><br />peace & Love<br />KtotheB xoKBhttp://www.kotheb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-56357871876222361272009-11-25T13:09:02.889-06:002009-11-25T13:09:02.889-06:00Thanks to you for even listening. Many blessings b...Thanks to you for even listening. Many blessings be upon you and within you.<br /><br />Plus, you owe me a 2L of Coke still, don't try and sweet talk your way out of that :)theusualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440766381128139041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15309093.post-9310509488685313202009-11-25T13:07:44.292-06:002009-11-25T13:07:44.292-06:00That was incredible. Seriously, brother. Very powe...That was incredible. Seriously, brother. Very powerful. Thanks for writing this.Mark Pannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136423286923156470noreply@blogger.com