tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post7326765273774107859..comments2023-11-03T11:26:05.875-04:00Comments on My Journey To Mindfulness: Last Week of February ThoughtsOne Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-91420786698503432102011-02-24T10:45:58.387-05:002011-02-24T10:45:58.387-05:00I enjoy your comments of meals . . . "Quiet a...I enjoy your comments of meals . . . "Quiet and peaceful with a candle burning." And beautiful quote by May Sarton. Blessings.Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979866600334392422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-19839555223620743502011-02-23T17:56:55.585-05:002011-02-23T17:56:55.585-05:00oh E...this quote sums it up so well doesn't i...oh E...this quote sums it up so well doesn't it...seeing the slow down as a gift...I was writing about this today...and will be in a post later this week. At pt today that was the topic too "pacing"... doing things slowly and in smaller chunks of time. I know how frustrating this is for you, I really do. I've been thinking a lot today about how when I have a comfortable day or two in a row...the uncomfortable ones seem all the more disappointing. So, best to stay centered and not judge a day, a moment... just be present to each one as it shows up.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-71564004305557650872011-02-23T15:48:02.226-05:002011-02-23T15:48:02.226-05:00Annie - create a small secret garden and enjoy.
Sk...Annie - create a small secret garden and enjoy.<br />Sky, I sent the books to my son's first home and then he moved on<br />and the books were not forwarded.<br />Such a pleasure to think they "returned them to sender" I will not send again. Soon he will be with me for a while and he can enjoy the books.<br />Have a great rest of the day.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-63561964490496710452011-02-23T14:35:30.319-05:002011-02-23T14:35:30.319-05:00why did the books get returned? at least they are ...why did the books get returned? at least they are no longer lost and can be resent. we sent 6 adorable infant outfits to our new niece in india in july, 2010, and the package was never received or returned. :((Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523247895437700129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-40904756631138479162011-02-23T14:33:30.278-05:002011-02-23T14:33:30.278-05:00Sometimes I long for the days when I felt stronger...Sometimes I long for the days when I felt stronger and physically able to do everything I wanted. Those days are gone. I am becoming more adjusted to this but still feel sadness from time to time. Seems like I took my youth for granted without realizing this day would arrive.<br /><br />Love the Sarton quote. Miss her new journals so much and keep hoping someone will bring out a new book about her life during that last decade.Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523247895437700129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-83506680359234027832011-02-23T12:44:35.123-05:002011-02-23T12:44:35.123-05:00"Homecoming books -- how charming!" I a..."Homecoming books -- how charming!" I appreciated your words on reducing plantings. I am a new gardener myself, at my advanced age. I have decided that one side of the house, away from traffic, will be just about right for a "secret garden." It will be a secret -- and a surprise to visitors, because the rest of our back yard is certainly no garden and they know that I have certainly not been a gardener!Annie Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503911310958759533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-25055936049810929562011-02-23T12:23:09.489-05:002011-02-23T12:23:09.489-05:00Janell, thank you for commenting.
I look forward t...Janell, thank you for commenting.<br />I look forward to your sharing about your move and new home.<br />Sandra, oh yes - the books arriving at my home was such a surprise. <br />To both of you I send wishes of<br />happiness, health, safety and peace.One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12548226150115102345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-25297250652434037872011-02-23T12:13:20.680-05:002011-02-23T12:13:20.680-05:00"Gardening, is an instrument of grace..."..."Gardening, is an instrument of grace..." May Sarton wrote so well of life, and gardens, and the grace of keeping on - as we age.<br /><br />Well at least the books came full circle and did not disappear into the black abyss.<br /><br />I look forward to your garden. Since my life at present will not afford a garden place, I shall find joy in your shared garden.<br /><br />Turnips and cornbread, oh my I do love these two southern favorite, a sips of iced tea too. Gives me the shivers.<br /><br />Time flies these days, good memories are such a blessing.<br /> <br />Hope this is a bright day of contentment and joy of life.<br /><br />Blessings are coming your way.<br /><br />love and hugs, magnoliathe wild magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355836751549469688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684927768388749969.post-86719509156395274692011-02-23T12:12:36.286-05:002011-02-23T12:12:36.286-05:00Ernestine,
Your words on slowing down -- even our...Ernestine,<br /><br />Your words on slowing down -- even our slowing down of plant purchases in order to keep our gardens a do-able size -- are lessons I need in the now of my life -- as I prepare to leave my much loved home in Mesta Park to begin again.<br /><br />Your thoughts also remind me of this "recipe" for the good life I once found in a cooking magazine of all places.<br /><br /><i>“…hard physical labor in the morning followed by a long, lovingly prepared lunch,and then an afternoon of intellectual and musical pursuits…”</i><br /><br />For me, it's easier written than realized -- this seeking to live the middle way of balance... somewhere between feast and fast. <br />But the desire is at least there which becomes my beginning. <br /><br />JanellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com