tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post4002913662886633516..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Mixed BagWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-9940320356434549552012-07-25T18:02:00.654-02:302012-07-25T18:02:00.654-02:30I set out to create in the 3 score and 10 years - ...I set out to create in the 3 score and 10 years - what I yearned for.<br />Yearned through marriage, 4 children, divorce, running a business, relationships, building 5 homes. I think I have arrived. But need to stop manicuring the woods around my small cottage and sit still more.<br />The most happy and contented in my whole life. Now if I can keep my health and stay off computer more..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-14874528.post-44248066466339085442012-07-02T11:59:23.441-02:302012-07-02T11:59:23.441-02:30Thanks R:
You always offer the lantern in the dept...Thanks R:<br />You always offer the lantern in the depths of the cave.<br />I am working on embracing all experience and not attaching an adjective :)<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-67260770038807290502012-07-02T11:38:52.064-02:302012-07-02T11:38:52.064-02:30It took some effort and training, but I learnt to ...It took some effort and training, but I learnt to accept what comes my way without judging it to be good or bad. It is not what happens that affect us as to how we react to it that does. I still struggle with some occurances but have to force myself to come to grips with Ovid's thought - ”Be patient and tough; one day this pain will be useful to you.”Ramana Rajgopaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595611334904650281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-70660753566553396912012-07-01T16:19:03.493-02:302012-07-01T16:19:03.493-02:30Thanks Marc!
I particularly like "Most of th...Thanks Marc!<br /><br />I particularly like "Most of the time the other party couldn't care less; they just want something."<br /><br />How true that is! And I must remind myself of it. I would add: "for themselves".<br /><br />I need to run my own life and not be a windsock for other's demands!<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-61661047949029762862012-07-01T14:27:32.757-02:302012-07-01T14:27:32.757-02:30It's taken me most of my life to learn how to ...It's taken me most of my life to learn how to say "no." We all say "yes" because we don't want the other party to think ill of us. Guess what? Most of the time the other party couldn't care less; they just want something.<br />I like saying "no.' It puts ME in charge - where I belong.Marc Leavittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42156340951419071552012-07-01T13:13:59.956-02:302012-07-01T13:13:59.956-02:30Carol:
Our recipes are very similar, I need to con...Carol:<br />Our recipes are very similar, I need to concentrate on joy more, the world is far too much with me and I need to just concentrate on the lovelies surrounding me.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-43992882677241571192012-07-01T13:12:52.863-02:302012-07-01T13:12:52.863-02:30Nick:
And I think cancer rates would drop along wi...Nick:<br />And I think cancer rates would drop along with diabetes, I truly believe it is toxic sludge. I will be cut off from newspapers AND teevee now. Interesting experiment. What I like about the web is we can pick and choose our news stories.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-78869446436641702072012-07-01T13:11:23.146-02:302012-07-01T13:11:23.146-02:30Veep~
Auras are extraordinary and yes, I do see t...Veep~<br /><br />Auras are extraordinary and yes, I do see them too and am drawn to certain kinds of auras. Our energy (chi, qi) is quite visible to those who wish to explore.<br /><br />I was at a gathering last night where the auras were awesome, imagine being in a room of like-minded people who feel like family. It rarely happens but when it does, wow, eg a poem of mine that someone had was read aloud for the room and an 11 year old child stood up and spontaneously sang, bringing tears to our eyes. <br /><br />Stay well, my friend, bring that aura closer. Like a beautiful kite.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-46828819268753186832012-07-01T13:06:34.281-02:302012-07-01T13:06:34.281-02:30Annie:
I'm actually looking forward to freeing...Annie:<br />I'm actually looking forward to freeing up reading time to just books and journalling. I will see how out of touch I get. :)<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-40937111833480930782012-07-01T13:05:32.468-02:302012-07-01T13:05:32.468-02:30Carol~
Yes I am fortunate that I've made frien...Carol~<br />Yes I am fortunate that I've made friends late in life and I also realize that I do make the effort now and again to breach my solitude and march forth and risk.<br />Not often but enough to provide me with stimulation.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-16345409466812821882012-07-01T13:03:48.392-02:302012-07-01T13:03:48.392-02:30T:
I totally understand, being with loved ones or ...T:<br />I totally understand, being with loved ones or those who "get" me is my consolation prize. I realize that most people don't get me at all and I come late in life to that realization.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80322275438558613632012-07-01T10:43:44.477-02:302012-07-01T10:43:44.477-02:30I agree with you, Nick. A great idea. I already n...I agree with you, Nick. A great idea. I already never watch tv news and don't get a newspaper. I do look at the headlines on-line but don't open them. Once in awhile, on a weekend, I just stay away from news sources and concentrate on what brings me joy. I think there is just too much these days ....Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487872520377988070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-21869492620786124582012-07-01T06:29:09.951-02:302012-07-01T06:29:09.951-02:30I think if we were all totally cut off from news s...I think if we were all totally cut off from news sources for 24 hours, with all their hysteria and negativity, our blood pressure and anxiety levels would drop dramatically.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-81182932917218115712012-07-01T00:26:06.689-02:302012-07-01T00:26:06.689-02:30I like to think wisdom comes slowly, so learning i...I like to think wisdom comes slowly, so learning it takes awhile.<br /><br />Solitude is so important as a balm in both (many) of our energizing processes. Like you I need to choose the when and how of coming together with others. <br /><br />Did an interesting exercise the other day about auras – turns out mine seems to be firing about 15-20 feet or more away from me. No wonder I feel cramped sometimes!! <br /><br />Be well.ViewPoint2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/01220005318305605072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-48574619871863399242012-06-30T18:28:06.504-02:302012-06-30T18:28:06.504-02:30I hear you on the overcommitment thing, the worst ...I hear you on the overcommitment thing, the worst feeling of knowing you're trapped by your own acquiescence. My ex had an uncanny ability to walk away from such things; not often just often enough to make people consider him a bit unreliable. He got to be Mr Nice Guy without actually being Mr Nice Guy.<br /><br />Newspapers are evil that way, they print those articles to get your dander up because there's nothing like the excitement of a bunch of outraged readers.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787701515460812026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-89851104560905518482012-06-30T17:51:15.590-02:302012-06-30T17:51:15.590-02:30Indeed, solitude is a balm. I love and need my al...Indeed, solitude is a balm. I love and need my alone time. Took me a long time to accept this as okay and not listen to others. I have to remind myself to socialize once in awhile.<br /><br />How lovely to have a visit from your granddaughter and also for the meeting of a new friend. This is a rare occurrence as we grow older and one to cherish if it happens.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16487872520377988070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-53550121904549982302012-06-30T16:15:18.905-02:302012-06-30T16:15:18.905-02:30The good and the not-so-good in balance, WWW - sou...The good and the not-so-good in balance, WWW - sounds as though you're in tune with the universe.<br />:-)<br /><br />I'm with you on "alone time". I doubt I could ever sanely go back to being surrounded by people (as in office life). Apart from occasional interaction with in-laws, I only ever talk to my husband these days - so it's a good thing we get along pretty well. ;-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.com