tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post6807919213469287185..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: right nowLeslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-31749592008801981332015-08-08T07:00:15.168-07:002015-08-08T07:00:15.168-07:00Leslie this is a lovely story and some good things...Leslie this is a lovely story and some good things to think about here! We could all use some Zen Buddhism in our lives!Found you on Heather's link-up. Have a good weekend! Kimkim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-37747517392672749692015-08-04T21:50:37.441-07:002015-08-04T21:50:37.441-07:00Hi Leslie,
Love this thinking. I'm trying to...Hi Leslie, <br />Love this thinking. I'm trying to redirect to the things in life that are positive, like reading in bed at night, walks to the beach on a hot day, sitting out back under the table umbrella, caring for my flowers. The gentle things. I still get twisted in my thinking way too often, but I think it's getting better as I age. For me, it's about appreciating the present as much or equal to the looking forward to what's around the bend. xx Nancy Stonecropsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339562848477978976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-39420728117809859782015-08-01T23:44:38.998-07:002015-08-01T23:44:38.998-07:00Nicely put Leslie. Robert is much better at it tha...Nicely put Leslie. Robert is much better at it that I am, but the Zen Buddhist mentality is strong here with us. I try always to throw away limiting labels, who needs them. That's probably why my blog, (and I), am all over the place. R's had training from childhood, but I've only just been trying to live with a Zen mentality for the past dozen or so years. So much to learn! x Veronica Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288280932510764014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-5574981822188837052015-08-01T20:52:07.714-07:002015-08-01T20:52:07.714-07:00i love so much eastern thought like this. i took s...i love so much eastern thought like this. i took some time to get centered this week, and God did some great work. i became more aware of how harsh my inner critic is and how i must be extra intentional about quieting her. i tend to dream big for others but keep visions for myself rather small, probably out of a spirit of fear. i became more aware of how my identity has been changing and how that is a very good thing. and i became more aware of the areas i wish to focus on in the coming year--thinking about them calmed me. i hope i will be ready to move into the new house next month with all its unfinished projects and disarray. i'm a little concerned that i'll be able to live in the midst of it since i have the luxury of staying away right now. that's why it is important for me to get my head on straight now. thanks for stirring me to reflect and share, for the wings, and for offering me a safe place to land. peace.michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-77001635830390045382015-08-01T09:43:13.259-07:002015-08-01T09:43:13.259-07:00Oh, what a lovely read on a lazy Saturday morning....Oh, what a lovely read on a lazy Saturday morning.<br /><br />I have felt free the last 2 weeks. All the prep for the wedding, which was wonderful, left me exhausted. Since then, I have been recharging and questioning what I need. And, I have decided that I don't NEED much. I am content now to walk on the beach, laze in the garden (although I really do need to weed), fluff the house a little and mainly just enjoy each day.<br /><br />When I taught 6th grade, we did an overview of world cultures and one of the few things that really stuck with me from that curriculum was one of Buddha's beliefs. In my words, "most of man's problems come from wanting things he really doesn't need". That belief has helped me be happy with myself and my lot in life.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-62531882672849773492015-08-01T07:42:49.338-07:002015-08-01T07:42:49.338-07:00Good morning Leslie,
This is the perfect food for ...Good morning Leslie,<br />This is the perfect food for thought for a Saturday morning. As you suggest I have been taking a big, deep breath over the entire month of July. It feels so good to let all the rest go and I do feel so fortunate to have the month off. <br />I'm glad to hear you are feeling better! Happy belated birthday to a fellow July bday girl (I'm the 15th;). I've always loved a summer birthday, don't you? <br />Enjoy your day and thanks for the inspiration!<br />xx, Heather<br />PS-Our lifestyle linkup goes live again Monday morning-please join us and add a couple of your links :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-42202878998148045972015-07-31T07:52:53.577-07:002015-07-31T07:52:53.577-07:00Thank you. I feel my wings held in closely to myse...Thank you. I feel my wings held in closely to myself. They are getting restless, and ready to expand. Feeling the wind of promise and ready to explore, stretch, and grow. Change is in the wind and this was the perfect story for me to read. There are no coincidences. This has been confirmed. Your timing, and mine, was perfect.<br />Namaste,<br />SharonThehouseofhamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09249041162930070197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-13516666095713368752015-07-30T08:44:05.079-07:002015-07-30T08:44:05.079-07:00It's nice to have you back! Your post was one...It's nice to have you back! Your post was one that was a great read for me, today. We all tend to be really hard on ourselves and very self-critical. I strive to be more positive each day - wish me luck!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627048113043386097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-75539846640575120992015-07-30T06:04:14.495-07:002015-07-30T06:04:14.495-07:00Wow!! LOVE this post Leslie and how true. I am als...Wow!! LOVE this post Leslie and how true. I am also dipping my toe into Buddhist philosophies and practises (currently reading The Diamond Cutter) so this post really resonated with me. Off to find out more about Jarvis ;-)Van@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677698348055474317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-13235026969663625582015-07-30T05:55:00.523-07:002015-07-30T05:55:00.523-07:00Leslie,
Such a wonderful, thought-provoking topic....Leslie,<br />Such a wonderful, thought-provoking topic. I've been attempting mindfulness to assist with obtaining an inner calm. Living for the exact moment we're in. Like any other discipline, it takes practice. Your post is a positive layer of helping me to stay true to that goal.<br />Happy belated birthday and anniversary! We've sure raced through summer, haven't we?<br />xo,<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064699521293763744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-91024430514356732482015-07-29T16:36:21.764-07:002015-07-29T16:36:21.764-07:00This is so lovely and thought-provoking, Leslie. ...This is so lovely and thought-provoking, Leslie. I've often thought during times of stress and worry, that it is like suffering, and I've always felt over-dramatic when I think that way. But you are right...it is a form of suffering, and one that we often participate in. I'm going to try to choose another way. <br />Hope you are feeling better now! I've been off my blog a lot this summer, too...and it really IS hard to get going again...there's too much summer to experience yet. xoxoLinda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-18523051106687559432015-07-29T13:29:04.491-07:002015-07-29T13:29:04.491-07:00Thanks for sharing this Leslie. Isn't that th...Thanks for sharing this Leslie. Isn't that the truth. I am trying more and more as I get older not to listen to that ugly inner voice that says differently.Simply LKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691860606573110974noreply@blogger.com