Comments on: Do you have the courage to be VULNERABLE? http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:34:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Latonya http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-251 Latonya Tue, 31 May 2011 04:44:49 +0000 http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-251 Can't even begin to tell you how much of a blessing you are woman of God. It is great to see someone of your staus share your faith in Jesus with the world... I could only hope to follow suit as i grow in mine! Can’t even begin to tell you how much of a blessing you are woman of God. It is great to see someone of your staus share your faith in Jesus with the world… I could only hope to follow suit as i grow in mine!

]]> By: Jenny Scott http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-113 Jenny Scott Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:40:51 +0000 http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-113 There has never been a more honest and true statement: "But before we see the beauty of the recovery process, we experience the demons of our own insecurities and the sensational lack of self-confidence that reaks in our presence. Sometimes, the fear of the unknown causes us to resist and the lack of forgiveness for our past hurts and injustices rule our lives. We defend our need for privacy….shutting others out, keeping ourselves safe…from this vulnerability (showing insecurity). We don’t want to be uncomfortable, we challenge change or make excuses for our shortcomings instead of pursuing change and personal responsibility." Tanji, One of my favorite things about you is your honesty when you speak and write. Feeling alone in a situation is something that everyone deals with. However, you often shed light on the fact that no one is immune to the negative thoughts and action that we are all capable of. You are so relatable and please know you are not alone! YOu are very much loved and appreciated. Thank you for using your success and your platform for good and to share the Word as you understand it. There has never been a more honest and true statement:

“But before we see the beauty of the recovery process, we experience the demons of our own insecurities and the sensational lack of self-confidence that reaks in our presence. Sometimes, the fear of the unknown causes us to resist and the lack of forgiveness for our past hurts and injustices rule our lives. We defend our need for privacy….shutting others out, keeping ourselves safe…from this vulnerability (showing insecurity). We don’t want to be uncomfortable, we challenge change or make excuses for our shortcomings instead of pursuing change and personal responsibility.”

Tanji,

One of my favorite things about you is your honesty when you speak and write. Feeling alone in a situation is something that everyone deals with. However, you often shed light on the fact that no one is immune to the negative thoughts and action that we are all capable of. You are so relatable and please know you are not alone!

YOu are very much loved and appreciated. Thank you for using your success and your platform for good and to share the Word as you understand it.

]]> By: CG http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-108 CG Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:06:34 +0000 http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-108 What an EXCELLENT topic! You truly hit the nail on the head with this one. As a single woman, this is a topic of discussion that my friends and I have all the time. My pastor spoke on being single this past Sunday and he stated that most lies are told when we are dating someone. We are working so hard to impress that person and gain their acceptance...when all along you should focus on allowing them to accept you for who you really are. The lies begin to build up one after another and before you know it...you can't keep up! I have come to realize that there is nothing wrong with being who you are! :) The person who is truly interested in you and getting to know you...will accept you no matter what. It is difficult to be vunerable after being hurt, but this also allows you to grow and learn from the mistakes. It truly does make you STRONGER! Thank you for sharing, Wishing you all the best at the Fitness International! What an EXCELLENT topic! You truly hit the nail on the head with this one. As a single woman, this is a topic of discussion that my friends and I have all the time. My pastor spoke on being single this past Sunday and he stated that most lies are told when we are dating someone. We are working so hard to impress that person and gain their acceptance…when all along you should focus on allowing them to accept you for who you really are. The lies begin to build up one after another and before you know it…you can’t keep up!

I have come to realize that there is nothing wrong with being who you are! :) The person who is truly interested in you and getting to know you…will accept you no matter what. It is difficult to be vunerable after being hurt, but this also allows you to grow and learn from the mistakes. It truly does make you STRONGER!

Thank you for sharing,
Wishing you all the best at the Fitness International!

]]> By: Abraham Belanger http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-78 Abraham Belanger Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:11:33 +0000 http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-78 This is a great topic and coming from a man's perspective is absolutely very interesting! I think men feel that they cannot be open to God, their spouse, or friends because being a "man" is about showing toughness and not showing emotions. What I have found to be true as a young man is that being open to God and real with Him in my relationship helps me to have great relationships with others, such as my wife, friends and the youth I now preside over internationally. This is all a process but learning to take a look at ourselves, our relationships, and our journey in this life is a great thing. And when it hurts, when it is scary, when it is embarrassing, and when it is emotional - to me that is real. Thank you for allowing me to share just a few random thoughts off the top of my head. Keep up the great work! This is a great topic and coming from a man’s perspective is absolutely very interesting! I think men feel that they cannot be open to God, their spouse, or friends because being a “man” is about showing toughness and not showing emotions.

What I have found to be true as a young man is that being open to God and real with Him in my relationship helps me to have great relationships with others, such as my wife, friends and the youth I now preside over internationally.

This is all a process but learning to take a look at ourselves, our relationships, and our journey in this life is a great thing. And when it hurts, when it is scary, when it is embarrassing, and when it is emotional – to me that is real.

Thank you for allowing me to share just a few random thoughts off the top of my head. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Yakita http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-38 Yakita Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:07:59 +0000 http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-38 Tanji thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on such an awesome and necessary subject. I am dealing with vulnerability issues currently and everything you said is right on point! I appreciate you for exposing yourself to me and countless others because through experiences (our own or others), we find inspiration, hope, and motivation. I thank God for you and I pray that He continues to guide you to quicken the spirit of many more. Be blessed! Yakita <3 Tanji thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on such an awesome and necessary subject. I am dealing with vulnerability issues currently and everything you said is right on point! I appreciate you for exposing yourself to me and countless others because through experiences (our own or others), we find inspiration, hope, and motivation. I thank God for you and I pray that He continues to guide you to quicken the spirit of many more. Be blessed!

Yakita <3

]]> By: J Keel http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-24 J Keel Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:26:39 +0000 http://tanjijohnson.com/OfficialSite/?p=374#comment-24 Tanji although I am not a member of your group my dearest friend is one of your followers. The message above is one of the moving and heart warming I have ever read. I can relate to each and every word. It is difficult to trust after being disappointed in a relationship but with faith in God and a wonderful loving friend anything can be over come. Keep up the great work with your encouraging work with all Tanji although I am not a member of your group my dearest friend is one of your followers. The message above is one of the moving and heart warming I have ever read. I can relate to each and every word. It is difficult to trust after being disappointed in a relationship but with faith in God and a wonderful loving friend anything can be over come. Keep up the great work with your encouraging work with all

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