tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post4908057327041028746..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: what really mattersLeslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-88674914340469966602020-06-29T17:45:09.895-07:002020-06-29T17:45:09.895-07:00Leslie, I have had you on my mind lately, I even d...Leslie, I have had you on my mind lately, I even dreamed of you. I hope that you are well my friend. xo thinking of you and sending you love. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-74493879170702798272020-06-09T18:55:55.100-07:002020-06-09T18:55:55.100-07:00I'm rereading this for a second time today. I ...I'm rereading this for a second time today. I read it when you published it, absorbed it and am intrigued with the idea of liminal space. We are in limbo, no doubt. So much has happened since this post and so much has not happened yet. I published a few thoughts today on my blog and it made me think about this post and rereading it. I think this Summer is going to be our liminal space in many ways.mollie's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373936679825632653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-1824425619766603132020-06-05T19:35:30.325-07:002020-06-05T19:35:30.325-07:00I so appreciate your posts, Leslie. They are alway...I so appreciate your posts, Leslie. They are always so thoughtful, deep, and articulate. I have so many thoughts swirling through my head right now, but they're not translating to my keyboard. I will just leave it like this: thank you for your beautiful words.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-80511006156407932642020-05-24T11:12:31.217-07:002020-05-24T11:12:31.217-07:00Aside from all the political rantings, the time al...Aside from all the political rantings, the time alone has given me a new perspective about important things. Like, what's NOT important. Our friends, family, pets, flowers, food & faith are really all we need. Being introspective to me is normal, as I've lived long enough to understand that life is a series of cycles. Some cycles are wonderful. Some are not. This virus was never as virulent as Dr. Fauci stated, the models were grossly incorrect so, perhaps, we did not need such a shut down? People losing jobs, companies declaring bankruptcy, all of this is insane on a global level. The one certain thing I know is this: I will never buy another Chinese product !! My son & his family live 6 miles away & I've only seen he & the 4 kiddos twice, as his wife has been diagnosed with cancer and we do not want to take any chances around her. My daughter is 3 hours away and I haven't seen her at all, so we facetime. I've been cooking, and disposing of extras and superfluous items. Selling stuff I can live without, but which are beautiful, in other words, paring down. It feels good. Your thoughs are quite poignant, and I enjoyed reading what you had to say. Look up, look way up. xx'sSplenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-58018490770042626222020-05-23T22:03:53.238-07:002020-05-23T22:03:53.238-07:00I miss seeing family and friends close up. I miss ...I miss seeing family and friends close up. I miss all that has been taken for granted and realize what those things were now. But on the positive side I look at all I have to be grateful for. I look for opportunities to help someone instead of focusing on my woes. It gives me joy. This time of life hasn't been easy, but I thank God I have my faith, once again to lean on. Thank you Les for your post and sharing your thoughts. Love you. Kb4givenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584311085771244063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-4982949034450205012020-05-23T15:02:59.551-07:002020-05-23T15:02:59.551-07:00My liminal space actually began in December with o...My liminal space actually began in December with our car accident - I was sheltering in place because the slightest expenditure of energy did me in. During that time I learned to appreciate the little things.<br /><br />On March 11, at the end of the day I realized that I had been going all day - even went out to lunch with our son's mother-in-law. I did not take any Tylenol and I felt great. Whoo hoo!!! I could go shopping, dine out without falling asleep, take long walks on the beach . . . and on March 12 we began sheltering in place.<br /><br />Because I was already used to spending most of my day at home, the only difference was that I was productive and working on a project list. But, I couldn't get supplies. When making pillows out of an old table cloth (couldn't go to the fabric store), I had to tear a zipper out of an old pillow to finish the second of the two pillows. Isolation became a challenge of what I could accomplish with what I had on hand.<br /><br />I have my garden oasis and the physical act of gardening to relieve stress. I have the beach for walking and rejuvenating.<br /><br />But, I miss my little grandsons. The baby was only 5 months the day he and his mama flew down to see us after we came home from the hospital. FaceTime is wonderful, but the little one started walking at 9 months and has already moved onto running. Big brother at almost 3 has conversations with us on FaceTime and asks what we are doing. <br />We had 4 different visits either from them or to them cancelled due to the virus. We are looking forward to one planned in July. But I wonder if Frankie will even understand who we are. I guess little Andy (who we can tell is idolized by his little brother) will explain to him who these two old people are.<br />Sorry I wrote a short story, but you got me thinking.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-21736848883018949312020-05-23T12:23:58.835-07:002020-05-23T12:23:58.835-07:00Sending lots of love to you, dear one.
What was, w...Sending lots of love to you, dear one.<br />What was, will never be again. Much like before.<br />I send you all my strength from Umbria, RRobin in Umbriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429875457770527234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-3417361954395711912020-05-22T08:44:29.856-07:002020-05-22T08:44:29.856-07:00What I have learned...to be patient and modest. I ...What I have learned...to be patient and modest. I don't really need that useless stuff<br />I bought before, life is easier without it.Mumbaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371965577645396996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-28775162055845742352020-05-21T22:51:26.738-07:002020-05-21T22:51:26.738-07:00You always write such beautiful and intelligent po...You always write such beautiful and intelligent posts. I call this time, Limbo, not moving. If I survive this isolation, I doubt I will turn into a butterfly. Being elderly, solitary, retired, my life has not changed much. I do miss smiling at people in the stores, I am but they can't see it for the mask !!! Visiting with neighbors is a shout across the street and limited. I've been alone for a long time, but this is getting too serious. <br /><br />I have saved a lot of money, since there is limited shopping available, no need for any wardrobe changes since I am in various states of jammies....no need for a lot of groceries since there are no guests arriving, and I miss cooking and baking for others. Even my cat is depressed !!! It is difficult to get interested in doing anything...<br /><br />What was, will never be again. Stay healthy....xoxoxosweet violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217634500685029163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-9517504188385770752020-05-21T17:38:40.799-07:002020-05-21T17:38:40.799-07:00Beautiful post, Leslie, and I have written about l...Beautiful post, Leslie, and I have written about liminality serially since me and it are well acquainted. I'm glad this season is changing us and revealing truths we tend to distract from. Loved ones who rarely talk to me about spiritual matters are talking. As someone privileged to isolate, life hasn't been terribly different since I run my business full time from home. I do miss my walking buddy! I have found myself melancholic at times, not very productive (I have been writing more music than blog posts), and prone to residual grief from those around me hit so hard. I have also felt annoyance/cynicism rising when I spend too much screen time. So many folks either bragging about how to do quarantine right or romanticizing pre-Corona or discussing how we will view pandemic season in the future rather than remaining still and present in sobriety...either writing about the now or simply waiting to see what it teaches. Know what I mean? Our culture is not good with the slow, spiral-like work of transformation. That caterpillar surrenders in trust and says 'let it be done to me.' I think the painful part would be the monkeymind mental torture of 'I wonder how I will look back at this dissolving into goo and slow evaporation?' or 'am i making the most of my evolution? #chyrsalislife' Few seem willing to allow the isolation and disorder to have their way, to welcome them as blessing not curse, to feel them all the way through, knowing growth is happening. There are plenty of days I lack the will too - so I pray and seek the grace to be willing. xoxmichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-64510371310209311892020-05-21T16:33:31.644-07:002020-05-21T16:33:31.644-07:00HUMAN CONTACT IS WHAT I MISS THE MOST!
I HAVE BEEN...HUMAN CONTACT IS WHAT I MISS THE MOST!<br />I HAVE BEEN HOME FOR THE LAST TEN WEEKS............??LOST TRACK.<br />MY HUSBAND DOES THE SHOPPING AS HE IS OUT THERE WORKING!<br />I DECIDED TO STAY HOME FROM THE GET GO.........I"M DELICATE I KNOW!<br />MY BIGGEST DECISION IS WHAT TO MAKE FOR DINNER...........<br />THE TIME HAS GONE BY FAST!IT's in this LAST WEEK I AM FEELING LOST AND ALONE!<br />I was suppose to go out for a walk NOW BUT HERE I SIT!<br />I CAN FEEL MY BODY GETTING WEAKER........I"M NOT A WALKER!<br />I Just measured myself and I have lost another inch..................this shrinking BUSINESS ISNOT GOOD FOR ONES THOUGHTS ON AGING!OFF I GO TO PONDER YOUR WORDS...................<br />I am going to send you to my friend in FLORENCE I THINK YOU WILL LIKE HER WRITING SHORT AND VERY MEANINGFUL<br />Link is on my BLOG this week.........KATHINITALY.COM<br />LOVE TO YOU!<br />XXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-81842205508095919002020-05-21T12:30:18.336-07:002020-05-21T12:30:18.336-07:00Hi, great post. I will be posting a picture of the...Hi, great post. I will be posting a picture of the definition of Liminal Space on my FB page along with a link to this blog entry if you don't mind.<br />Staying at home hasn't been that difficult for me or any of my introverted friends! It's kind of our thing! that said, the content of it is wearing thin. The few times I have been out, with a mask, I absolutely miss sharing the smiles. That part kills me when others don't know I am smiling at them.cihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115611954838499823noreply@blogger.com