So here we have the results and the comments on the Laying The Groundwork project. These are taken directly from comments left on the website, and from the Facebook page. Self exploration is hard work, and it was a bit much for many of us to do the exercises every day. That being said, those of us who did complete all or most of the work did get some great results. The feedback is as follows:

Daniel:

This to me is one of the more enlightening projects for me. It really worked for me to answer all of the statements. I found that if I did it more than once my answers became more honest. The project lead me to a very dark realization but also hope to over come. Loved it so much I printed it out to do again. Thank you so much Shirley Twofeathers

Sydney:

• I did not do all the exercises.
• The ones I did do have helped me a little.
• I was a little more confident about myself, more comfortable about myself.
• The exercise that I benefited from most was the one where you had to write your greatest fear or weakness and find ways to deal with it.
• I didn’t really have a least favorite part.
• Yes, I learned that I can truly be myself and not care about what others think and not let my insecurities get me down if I really put my mind to it.
• I have discovered that I don’t have to have someone tell me I’m beautiful to know I am… I know I am in my own way.
• It really brought out some stuff about myself that I didn’t even know about, and it help me sort through them!

Saskia:

I really like the concept of this project. I unfortunately fell behind and was not able to really catch up. I am going to redo this on my own.

James:

It was a great project. I just got behind on it. It is a fun experience.

Shirley:

• Yes. I did complete all the exercises, most of them more than once. The only one I didn’t complete was the big ass character development one… but I do plan to eventually get it filled out.
• I don’t think I could pin it down to just one or two exercises that were the most beneficial to me. I had so many insights all through the project….
• My favorite parts were the help wanted ad and the movie trailer tags… so much fun !! I’m still playing with the idea of posting my help wanted ad on Craigs list… LOL
• My least favorite part was when I was the only one leaving comments.
  Did you learn anything new about yourself?
• Did I learn anything new about myself? Yes. I learned what my motivations are, a new appreciation for all that I am and all that I do, and I quit beating myself up for the things that I don’t do, don’t want to do, and can’t do.
• One of the other things I discovered is that self exploration is hard work … and a challenge … not everyone enjoys it as much as I do.
• Is there anything else I’d like to say about this project? No, I’m pretty sure I’ve said enough.