tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744240041443198532.post5933740262415860081..comments2022-12-23T22:46:18.632-08:00Comments on pebbles in the water: The Joy Diet - Desirebecky nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16275457418436757436noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744240041443198532.post-65073064619831475332009-10-24T08:25:57.079-07:002009-10-24T08:25:57.079-07:00true we have to be more than just the people aroun...true we have to be more than just the people around us......remaining true to ourselves regardless. Life gets in the way sometimes though and that makes it very difficult and before you know it our lives revolve around other people or things and we have become lost in the midst. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! I do appreciate that!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598928046422992165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744240041443198532.post-7616971256050312762009-10-23T21:27:44.742-07:002009-10-23T21:27:44.742-07:00I agree with Kathryn. Your aunt may have a chance,...I agree with Kathryn. Your aunt may have a chance, particularly if you share your experiences with her. And as for you, keep getting in touch with desire, it really is a life-affirming focus that bring joy and purpose to our lives.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00014116899085139900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744240041443198532.post-81522848185937246182009-10-23T18:26:27.651-07:002009-10-23T18:26:27.651-07:00Perhaps you'll set an example -- as you nurtur...Perhaps you'll set an example -- as you nurture your own desires and find joy, your aunt will learn. Take very good care of yourself!Kathryn Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13322878341185208920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744240041443198532.post-12388016410516601972009-10-21T05:02:07.468-07:002009-10-21T05:02:07.468-07:00You're right - I think if you value creativity...You're right - I think if you value creativity, you will always find something to ponder and appreciate, even in darker times. I think for my aunt and people like her, they somehow got lost. I believe all people start out being creative - you watch most children and see it in abundance. You meet very dull people in life and wonder what happened to them. My aunt has been excessively imprisoned by "shoulds". For her, it seems it is too late to change. Her desire is gone.becky nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16275457418436757436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744240041443198532.post-78692620329494511122009-10-21T04:04:28.063-07:002009-10-21T04:04:28.063-07:00Yes, an interesting thing. Has she given all up? A...Yes, an interesting thing. Has she given all up? All things she WANTS? Or her creativity?<br />How sad is a life, when all you are looking for are some TV shows.<br /><br />Lately I thought about a real dark time in my life, where everyday was full of doubts, boredom, loss. I made some wrong decisions and it seemed a complete waste of time.<br />But then I realized, that during all this time, I was always doing things, that mean so much to me: needlework, writing, singing, dancing, reading, astrology etc. So it was no waste of time.<br />If you are creative, there is always this in your life. No matter how old you are. You have always this.Lawendulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080549855629623790noreply@blogger.com