Comments on: DESIGN YOUR LIFE carolyn of care.commit.change http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/ Designing a Life with Intention Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:56:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: new soc chic: The Bright Side Necklace | Makeunder My Life http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-2245 new soc chic: The Bright Side Necklace | Makeunder My Life Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:08:57 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-2245 [...] adorable necklace, The Bright Side. I got in touch with this amazing cause through the founder, Carolyn Rubenstein. Though she started out as a Jess LC customer, we quickly became fast friends. Over the past few [...] [...] adorable necklace, The Bright Side. I got in touch with this amazing cause through the founder, Carolyn Rubenstein. Though she started out as a Jess LC customer, we quickly became fast friends. Over the past few [...]

]]> By: spring is in bloom! | Makeunder My Life http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-2149 spring is in bloom! | Makeunder My Life Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:29:40 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-2149 [...] with three lovely ladies from across the country. They are none other than Carolyn Rubenstein (Carolyn’s DYL), Michelle Ward (Michelle’s DYL), and Jess Gonacha Swift. We are all passionate about our [...] [...] with three lovely ladies from across the country. They are none other than Carolyn Rubenstein (Carolyn’s DYL), Michelle Ward (Michelle’s DYL), and Jess Gonacha Swift. We are all passionate about our [...]

]]> By: Alex http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-1201 Alex Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:50:39 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-1201 I'm never disappointed by reading old posts from this blog. I’m never disappointed by reading old posts from this blog.

]]> By: Betty Spoont Goodman http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-798 Betty Spoont Goodman Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:44:28 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-798 Carolyn...You are amazing and I loved reading about you and what you are doing! I am very proud of you and are thrilled to be your soon to be "Aunt"!! Love you...Betty Carolyn…You are amazing and I loved reading about you and what you are doing! I am very proud of you and are thrilled to be your soon to be “Aunt”!! Love you…Betty

]]> By: Michelle | When I Grow Up http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-682 Michelle | When I Grow Up Wed, 27 May 2009 20:08:44 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-682 I wanted to jump on here (a bit late) & say how much I loved this post! I have gotten to know Carolyn through Twitter & our blogs, and I can honestly say she's the only person who I've only virtually "met" & can still consider a good friend. So smart, so supportive, so positive & so sweet - I love reading her blog & find so much of it resonates with me, and this post encompassed all of that. I've been one of the lucky ones to get a hand-written card, and it lives above my desk because it meant so much to me! We should all aspire to go above & beyond & live authentically live Carolyn does. I wanted to jump on here (a bit late) & say how much I loved this post! I have gotten to know Carolyn through Twitter & our blogs, and I can honestly say she’s the only person who I’ve only virtually “met” & can still consider a good friend. So smart, so supportive, so positive & so sweet – I love reading her blog & find so much of it resonates with me, and this post encompassed all of that. I’ve been one of the lucky ones to get a hand-written card, and it lives above my desk because it meant so much to me! We should all aspire to go above & beyond & live authentically live Carolyn does.

]]> By: Jamie Corder http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-671 Jamie Corder Tue, 26 May 2009 21:14:49 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-671 Carolyn, Even though I work with you closely, I still manage to learn something new about you (and myself!) every time that I read your inspirational words of wisdom. I appreciate all of the wonderful things that you are doing for the world! (To learn more about Carolyn's non-profit go to http://www.cccscholarships.org) Carolyn,
Even though I work with you closely, I still manage to learn something new about you (and myself!) every time that I read your inspirational words of wisdom. I appreciate all of the wonderful things that you are doing for the world! (To learn more about Carolyn’s non-profit go to http://www.cccscholarships.org)

]]> By: Jess http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Jess Tue, 26 May 2009 16:49:05 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-668 @ SDG: I'm glad you loved her post! She is quite an inspiration. @ SDG: I’m glad you loved her post! She is quite an inspiration.

]]> By: SDG http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-648 SDG Mon, 25 May 2009 21:21:32 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-648 I can't even begin to express how important this particular post it for me. She has echoed every thought and feeling I've had in the past 30 days. Thanks so very much for this. I can’t even begin to express how important this particular post it for me. She has echoed every thought and feeling I’ve had in the past 30 days. Thanks so very much for this.

]]> By: Carolyn http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-642 Carolyn Fri, 22 May 2009 23:49:29 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-642 Thank you Stacy and Marisa!! You are both too sweet :). Thank you Stacy and Marisa!! You are both too sweet :) .

]]> By: Marisa and Creative Thursday http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-640 Marisa and Creative Thursday Fri, 22 May 2009 20:13:40 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-640 beautiful. It's an honor to know you Carolyn beautiful. It’s an honor to know you Carolyn

]]> By: Jess http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-637 Jess Fri, 22 May 2009 18:07:17 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-637 @ all: you are all so right, she is such an amazing person. Her story makes me reevaluate what is really possible to accomplish. @ Brooke: Yay! Sounds like a guest post? What do you say? @ Carolyn: Thank you so much for taking time out of your BUSY day to give us a peek into your intentions. :) @ Ben: What a great fiance! @ all: you are all so right, she is such an amazing person. Her story makes me reevaluate what is really possible to accomplish.

@ Brooke: Yay! Sounds like a guest post? What do you say?

@ Carolyn: Thank you so much for taking time out of your BUSY day to give us a peek into your intentions. :)

@ Ben: What a great fiance!

]]> By: Carolyn http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-631 Carolyn Fri, 22 May 2009 04:49:51 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-631 @Lauren Apaluccio, @Nicky, @Cory, @pve design, @Steve: Thank you for such kind words. I feel inspired by each of you. Jess has one incredible blog and it's been so much fun to be a guest here! Now it's time for all of us to do our weekly exfoliation!! @Lauren Apaluccio, @Nicky, @Cory, @pve design, @Steve: Thank you for such kind words. I feel inspired by each of you. Jess has one incredible blog and it’s been so much fun to be a guest here!

Now it’s time for all of us to do our weekly exfoliation!!

]]> By: Carolyn http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-630 Carolyn Fri, 22 May 2009 00:59:06 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-630 Jess, thank you so much for this opportunity! I want to frame this post -- you made it so pretty :). If anyone has any questions, just post a comment and I'll pop on over to answer (from what do I feed my dog to how do I manage time). And you're always welcome (would love it actually) to stop by my blog and say hi! My 11th intention is to respond to comments on my blog in a more timely manner. I'm working on it! I spend so much time reading them that I don't account for time to respond. I am so excited that people liked the post and were able to pull things from it that they can utilize and reflect upon within their own personal journeys. - - - @Carrie: Thank You! @OhBrooke: Isn't simplifying so liberating! I love the process of making under and exfoliating. [And don't feel lazy - I love your free time post today! I write everything in a notebook before I type it so scanning my notebook would save so much time!! I just need to work on my handwriting :).] @CB: Thank You! I think this may be the first time someone has said that I'm a good writer! @Ben: You got a whole paragraph and a picture. So no comment! @Mitch: I only know one Mitch, my dad. But I don't think he knows about this post; however, the word "pro bono" leads me to believe it's him. I'll call and find out. If it's not my dad, thank you to Mitch! Jess, thank you so much for this opportunity! I want to frame this post — you made it so pretty :) .

If anyone has any questions, just post a comment and I’ll pop on over to answer (from what do I feed my dog to how do I manage time). And you’re always welcome (would love it actually) to stop by my blog and say hi! My 11th intention is to respond to comments on my blog in a more timely manner. I’m working on it! I spend so much time reading them that I don’t account for time to respond.

I am so excited that people liked the post and were able to pull things from it that they can utilize and reflect upon within their own personal journeys.

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@Carrie: Thank You!

@OhBrooke: Isn’t simplifying so liberating! I love the process of making under and exfoliating. [And don't feel lazy - I love your free time post today! I write everything in a notebook before I type it so scanning my notebook would save so much time!! I just need to work on my handwriting :) .]

@CB: Thank You! I think this may be the first time someone has said that I’m a good writer!

@Ben: You got a whole paragraph and a picture. So no comment!

@Mitch: I only know one Mitch, my dad. But I don’t think he knows about this post; however, the word “pro bono” leads me to believe it’s him. I’ll call and find out.
If it’s not my dad, thank you to Mitch!

]]> By: Stacy http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Stacy Thu, 21 May 2009 23:38:03 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-629 Loved reading this!! You're the best Carolyn!! I miss not living with you and being inspired by your motivation and dedication to everything you are passionate about. You're amazing. xo xo - Stacy Loved reading this!! You’re the best Carolyn!! I miss not living with you and being inspired by your motivation and dedication to everything you are passionate about. You’re amazing. xo xo – Stacy

]]> By: Steve http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-628 Steve Thu, 21 May 2009 21:07:23 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-628 Great post. Carolyn, congrats on refocusing your life to feed yourself spiritually and emotionally! It can be a big challenge, if achievement is the center of your identity, but the rewards are immense. Great post. Carolyn, congrats on refocusing your life to feed yourself spiritually and emotionally! It can be a big challenge, if achievement is the center of your identity, but the rewards are immense.

]]> By: pve design http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-627 pve design Thu, 21 May 2009 20:44:13 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-627 Great post. Love the ripple ---- sending out goodness. She radiates light and beauty. pve Great post. Love the ripple —- sending out goodness.
She radiates light and beauty.
pve

]]> By: cory http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-625 cory Thu, 21 May 2009 15:53:53 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-625 It's clear that "Perseverance" not only describes the strength of the children in her book, but is an appropriate title for Carolyn herself. Her lifelong commitment to putting others' needs before her own is not only inspirational, but reminds the rest of us what it means to lead a truly successful life. I can't wait to read the stories in her book, but in the meantime, I think we can all learn something from her own story and life philosophy. It’s clear that “Perseverance” not only describes the strength of the children in her book, but is an appropriate title for Carolyn herself. Her lifelong commitment to putting others’ needs before her own is not only inspirational, but reminds the rest of us what it means to lead a truly successful life. I can’t wait to read the stories in her book, but in the meantime, I think we can all learn something from her own story and life philosophy.

]]> By: nicky http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-624 nicky Thu, 21 May 2009 15:36:25 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-624 All I can say is WOW! Carolyn is an amazing and very inspiring person. "Following the paths of others doesn’t allow you to create a new path for your own personal journey." - these are words that everyone should live by. Thank you so much for sharing this :) All I can say is WOW! Carolyn is an amazing and very inspiring person.

“Following the paths of others doesn’t allow you to create a new path for your own personal journey.” – these are words that everyone should live by.

Thank you so much for sharing this :)

]]> By: Lauren Apaluccio http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Lauren Apaluccio Thu, 21 May 2009 15:31:19 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-623 What a wonderful story! It's remarkable how much you have accomplished in such a short time, and what powerful lessons you have taken from your experiences. Thank you for sharing them with us! "This above all: to thine own self be true" -WS What a wonderful story! It’s remarkable how much you have accomplished in such a short time, and what powerful lessons you have taken from your experiences. Thank you for sharing them with us!

“This above all: to thine own self be true” -WS

]]> By: mitch http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-622 mitch Thu, 21 May 2009 15:17:46 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-622 Carolyn is a terrific, inspiring young lady; we can all learn volumes about life from her and the pro bono work she does every minute of every day. Carolyn is a terrific, inspiring young lady; we can all learn volumes about life from her and the pro bono work she does every minute of every day.

]]> By: Ben http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-620 Ben Thu, 21 May 2009 15:07:40 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-620 I may be a little bit biased, but Carolyn is one of the most motivated and inspiring people on this planet. She continuously surprises me every day with something new and amazing to contribute to this world. She is selfless, and I am lucky. I may be a little bit biased, but Carolyn is one of the most motivated and inspiring people on this planet. She continuously surprises me every day with something new and amazing to contribute to this world. She is selfless, and I am lucky.

]]> By: CB http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-619 CB Thu, 21 May 2009 15:00:52 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-619 Oh my gosh, she is definitely one of my very favorites! :) I really resonate with her philosophies! She is a good writer, too. Oh my gosh, she is definitely one of my very favorites! :) I really resonate with her philosophies! She is a good writer, too.

]]> By: ohbrooke http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-618 ohbrooke Thu, 21 May 2009 14:26:36 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-618 Wow, I'm impressed. She makes me feel lazy! I agree with her on simplify. I'm going to do everything I can this weekend to REALLY simplify my home, and my weekly routine. Thanks for the inspiration Jess, you have inspired me to do a MAKE UNDER!!! I'm even buying MUCH less because I don't want to add clutter or waste! Wow, I’m impressed. She makes me feel lazy!

I agree with her on simplify. I’m going to do everything I can this weekend to REALLY simplify my home, and my weekly routine. Thanks for the inspiration Jess, you have inspired me to do a MAKE UNDER!!! I’m even buying MUCH less because I don’t want to add clutter or waste!

]]> By: Carrie http://makeundermylife.com/design-your-life-carolyn-of-carecommitchange/comment-page-1/#comment-617 Carrie Thu, 21 May 2009 14:16:22 +0000 http://makeundermylife.com/?p=1695#comment-617 What an excellent post, thank you so much for sharing Carolyn's story with us, I am totally inspired! What an excellent post, thank you so much for sharing Carolyn’s story with us, I am totally inspired!

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