Comments on: A Contemplative Life

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:49:48 +0000

I definitely do not think it is a numbers issue. That would be so superficial and meaningless I think. For me it is more important to share some thoughts, to fine a kindred soul that might feel a little as I do on some issue or feeling or passion. Also I don’t think it should be a place to harbor guilt….ever. If that is the case then we should simply stop the momentum. I have come to all of this slowly. What I have found is that it is most important to balance this social connection into a life that is also sometimes a little crazy and often fatigued. I do think, also that every other person that blogs in this way feels so much the same way as I do. We want to connect, but we all know that there is only so much time for this. When it feels good, we post. When life is too much with us, I think we all tend to retreat into solitude and self-nurturing.

By: linda

linda — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:38:25 +0000

I think we need to find out why we blog. Are we looking for the “numbers”, or is it a place where we can put our thoughts out into the universe, and maybe find a kindred spirit? I too have felt guilty for not posting more often, but lately I’ve decided that I just don’t need “another thing to do”, and isn’t guilt just a useless emotion. If I post, I post, if I don’t, I don’t. Enjoy your day, accomplish what you can, the rest will come.

By: Mo'a

Mo'a — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:08:19 +0000

I have been blogging for almost five years. I have learned to blog for myself…the few very special friends that I have made through blogging and as a journal of my life…and hopefully as a legacy for my Son and Grandchildren.
My blog will probably never be wildly popular and that is OK with me. I treasure the visits and comments that I get from special people like you.
Several years ago I decided that these years would be for family…my parents are elderly 86 and 95…I take them to Dr.’s and do the shopping for them etc. They are able to live in their own house because of the help that my husband and I give them. We moved to this area to be able to do this.
I also visit my children in Europe and anticipate their visits to us.
When I have time I do my art…stolen moments:) and do a little blogging and visit blogs.
Be kind to yourself…the pursuit of perfection is a hard road to travel…I know I have been down that road many times.
The older I get the more I am able to avoid that road.
I am happy to be able to visit when you are here…I can wait…it gives me a chance to catch up on the posts that I missed

By: Kari of Writing Up A Storm

Kari of Writing Up A Storm — Sun, 09 May 2010 20:39:31 +0000

Oh my, this really speaks to me! I had such a hectic week that I could not get to any blogs to comment and I have felt very guilty about that. I do totally understand. Of course, I selfishly hope you will find a way to add a post every now and then . . . I am finding that posting once a week is better for me, although I could not even do that much recently. Maybe once a month would be better still. I have not figured out yet what works best for me, and don’t even know in what direction I am going. But I think you said it perfectly when you said “I long for a contemplative life.” Yes. I would like to find a way to make my little blog a place for contemplation. I must think deeply about what you have said here. That book The Journal Keeper looks wonderful. Bless you, bless you, whatever you decide!! xo Kari

By: DebraAnn

DebraAnn — Sat, 08 May 2010 17:04:52 +0000

Boy, we bloggers are a bunch of kindred spirits. We are always searching for the solitude that others find lonely aren’t we. Blessings to you on your journey and I’ll be around when you come back(although having some blogging problems of my own lately for much the same reasons).

By: jude

jude — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:27:52 +0000

enjoy the way you choose to go. and then it will be ok. that last photo is outrageous.

By: magnolia

magnolia — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:55:34 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day and thank you for the lovely post.

You do have a full plate. It stands to reason you will have to do some rearranging in your life.

While I love your posts I must admit I understand.

Do the things you best love and all will be well.

By: Pat Sieler

Pat Sieler — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:36:47 +0000

I, also, thought that once I had sold my business that I would have so much time on my hands. But no.
I do enjoy the way you present ideas and I would really miss it. But the life that most of us want does require a slowness and time to think. I try to do this on my walks with the dogs but really they are distracting as well. Also,I do not go into great depths in my blogs because I don’t want to expose to many nerves. Maybe that is not how to do it. But it does give me some exposure for what I am tying to do in this “now” life.
I used to spend a lot of time working on posting but I came to the conclusion that the sweetness of life has to also include the here and now. And if the “here and now” was being with my grandchildren, then the blog would have to wait.
Maybe it could be an avenue for your lampshades?

By: ancientcloth

ancientcloth — Sat, 08 May 2010 09:05:27 +0000

I understand the feeling…
I am at a crossroads where I must pick and choose
what I will do very carefully.
I get up really early…sometimes as much as two hours…just
so I can blog and post things!
I know you will make the right decision for you : )
<3

By: Deb G

Deb G — Sat, 08 May 2010 01:22:47 +0000

We all have to do some prioritizing in our life…to draw lines…I sure do understand.