tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.comments2010-09-01T16:57:46.342-04:00To Wish Impossible ThingsJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12455119771708259380noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-21830420252725115022010-02-18T21:52:26.549-05:002010-02-18T21:52:26.549-05:00You're a closet Hannah Montana fan aren't ...You're a closet Hannah Montana fan aren't you??<br /><br />No, seriously, I understand about needing alone time. I need it, too, even though I live in a crowded house. Interesting point from the book, though, about how other people "keep our souls alive." My introverted self hadn't ever thought of it that way.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523083101495218060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-86857546959434299342010-02-01T11:54:57.393-05:002010-02-01T11:54:57.393-05:00I was born and raised in the South, but I come fro...I was born and raised in the South, but I come from a religious background where we don't use the term "saved," either. (I'm aghast that someone would tell you Catholicism was a "made up religion," but my sisters and I were told worse things about our religion, also with no basis in fact.)<br /><br />However, the "saved" thing may just be a difference in terminology. One noted author in my church has likened the difference to a train journey (to heaven). Generally, evangelicals use "saved" to mean you've accepted Jesus Christ as your savior—you've gotten on the train. <br /><br />In my church, we're uncomfortable designating ourselves as "saved" until we've stayed on the train (lived a righteous life, striving to become like Christ, through His grace) to get to the destination. And since we're still alive, we don't use it ;) . But we've gotten on the train, so by the evangelical definition, we're "saved."<br /><br />(Still not using the term myself, of course.)Jordan McCollumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523599384793856702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-55322456409339492252009-09-11T10:29:40.718-04:002009-09-11T10:29:40.718-04:00Amen, girl. A-friggin-men.Amen, girl. A-friggin-men.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-10723152326739729732009-08-19T20:02:16.342-04:002009-08-19T20:02:16.342-04:00Thanks Jen, beautiful post.Thanks Jen, beautiful post.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02909747249181079908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-73376303639683075762009-07-28T13:39:20.266-04:002009-07-28T13:39:20.266-04:00'...or do priorities have to change as your li...'...or do priorities have to change as your life evolves?'<br /><br />ding, ding, ding .. tell her what she won, alex!<br /><br />ok, so this is obviously just my take on it, but i do have the benefit of quite a few more years than you have in the rear view mirror ..<br /><br />priorities are NEVER static but ever evolving and constantly shifting. <br /><br />you could make the argument that work comes first for me because i am here x hours a day. BUT, if my kid calls and is in trouble, i will drop the phone like a hot potato and get my arse in the car to be there. or if my kid is diagnosed with oh, let’s just say autism, I will spend every waking moment and move heaven and earth to learn all that I can and DO all that I can to help her.<br /><br />i think there's an important distinction between how you divide your time (which is mostly what you talk about in the post) vs how you set your priorities or how you SPEND that time. perhaps you dedicate the MOST time to work, but you VALUE the time with your friends/ family/ boyfriend / husband / kids quite differently. you may put much more of yourself into preparing for your time with them. you may think about them and cater to them a great deal more. you may give them very different parts of yourself than you would to work. that doesn't always mean spending MORE time, but it often means the time is more meaningful. <br /><br />an hour spent ‘unplugged’ with my husband – cuddling and talking – REALLY talking and LISTENING means far more to him than four hours spent sitting next to him ‘spending time’ while attached to my laptop. twenty minutes having breakfast ALONE with my older daughter means FAR more to her than eight hours of ‘family’ time’. <br /><br />and now, since this has become the longest comment in history, i do believe i’ll shut up. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-27983620322667052272009-03-29T13:59:00.000-04:002009-03-29T13:59:00.000-04:00They are so lovely and sweet!They are so lovely and sweet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910669513566141599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-28737037783077885322009-03-02T14:30:00.000-05:002009-03-02T14:30:00.000-05:00Imagine you are AWARE and your Neighbors are Unawa...Imagine you are AWARE and your Neighbors are Unaware And let's re-read the entire post again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-27766770502245051772009-03-02T14:11:00.000-05:002009-03-02T14:11:00.000-05:00Now lets imagine how the World Neighbors feel with...Now lets imagine how the World Neighbors feel with the Real War (movies) and...?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-60817835998046097482009-01-30T23:00:00.000-05:002009-01-30T23:00:00.000-05:00Allow me to jump in with my two cents. I think th...Allow me to jump in with my two cents. I think that Jen (and please correct me if I'm wrong, Jen) is referring to the essential essence of another person. Those transcendent qualities that are always present whether the times are easy or hard. If they "ARE" the kind of person that makes you laugh then that is their being, whether or not the times allow them to be their better self at that moment. Jen, I would also say that your self discovery also validates Amit's point about how only true self knowledge can lead to finding the right person for you. Congrats on the breakthrough!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-13163490265497835122009-01-30T17:21:00.000-05:002009-01-30T17:21:00.000-05:00Perfectly put, but I don’t mind being myself and b...Perfectly put, but I don’t mind being myself and being honest as well and would like to ask permission to speak freely. There are two ways to learn, one from others experience and the other is self experience (life experience). Let’s say you find all the qualities you are looking for in a man, how do you know they are true? People change; you can change your thoughts and needs. Adaptation plays a major role. Like they say, it’s a two way street. With that in mind, one must fully understand themselves first for anyone else to understand. One can always find likes and dislikes in others, but when one understand their own likes and dislikes they can then use that as their strength and adapt with others. Let’s say the guy you chose loses his job and he no longer can keep his calm state, what then? Do you dislike him for something he has a hard time with? Or do you support him and make him smile instead of wanting him to make you smile?...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-71305933954093053212009-01-20T17:55:00.000-05:002009-01-20T17:55:00.000-05:00Today in Phoenix it's 78 degrees and perfect. Mayb...Today in Phoenix it's 78 degrees and perfect. Maybe it's the Summer that brings discontent around these parts ...KeriGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937621160167516330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-55398898271601124562008-12-31T02:12:00.000-05:002008-12-31T02:12:00.000-05:00This list is amazing. Legendary, even. I watched t...This list is amazing. Legendary, even. I watched the beginning of the Cherrie video. Wow. And as for "Escape" I think the fist pumps made for a most delightful stage presence ...KeriGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937621160167516330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-69671870386983059082008-11-25T11:52:00.000-05:002008-11-25T11:52:00.000-05:00City = More Jobs, More People, abandonment from Na...City = More Jobs, More People, abandonment from Nature and Outdoors + More Stress + More Human Culture<BR/><BR/>Country = Fewer Jobs, Fewer People, closeness to nature, Less Stress plus Less Human Culture<BR/><BR/>Clearly the ideal living arrangement is living in a van down by the river, but being able to drive the van to the city whenever you need to go to a French restaurant and the Opera (or to see Oprah).bradbonhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655949709339039016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-51123866512043791462008-11-25T11:51:00.000-05:002008-11-25T11:51:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.bradbonhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655949709339039016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-64170949411029979582008-11-14T19:32:00.000-05:002008-11-14T19:32:00.000-05:00What have you heard from "the bachelorette?"What have you heard from "the bachelorette?"A-rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397141905370260412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-45079308776590598852008-11-03T15:52:00.000-05:002008-11-03T15:52:00.000-05:00You have said the magic word, Fear. We are so con...You have said the magic word, Fear. We are so conditioned to fear that unfortunately it’s not a quick fix. Sometimes it takes years to reprogram oneself and the attachment to the bombardment of fear (the cyclical routine(s). But it’s never too late to start. Acceptance is the initial step and you have just conquered that. Now it’s a matter of patience and positive thinking. Time is on your side…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-44153217647956903882008-10-21T15:53:00.000-04:002008-10-21T15:53:00.000-04:00If 30 is the new 20 (and I truly believe it is) th...If 30 is the new 20 (and I truly believe it is) then you technically have two and a half more years to move across country, so you're really right on schedule ... whatever schedule that may be ;)<BR/><BR/>Don't fear the reaper ... you're not as old as me, and I'll show you how fantastic 30 can be when you come visit in December!KeriGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937621160167516330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-49977319574175988152008-10-09T17:40:00.000-04:002008-10-09T17:40:00.000-04:00Ah this was definitely worth the wait - I can safe...Ah this was definitely worth the wait - I can safely say that I don't know many of these songs, although I agree about the Kid Rock one. The New Kids on the Block song didn't bother me until I saw the video, which is just as bad as the "Summertime" video - come on, you guys are almost 40, married and have families. I don't believe for one second that you are regulars in da club.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-90273205817016081572008-10-07T22:10:00.000-04:002008-10-07T22:10:00.000-04:00ditto on the kid rock one - it's the worstditto on the kid rock one - it's the worstAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-40980066767493343142008-09-23T15:12:00.000-04:002008-09-23T15:12:00.000-04:00I can relate with a few similar experiences from t...I can relate with a few similar experiences from the past. All roads lead to the same destination. To me that means the same SOURCE. While reading "The Secret" and other great works, I’ve had relative experiences in which I was questioning the repetitive patterns in life. I finally realized that I am unable to change the projected image on the screen, "image" of myself and my life. The Image displayed on the screen can only be changed or focused or aligned, etc. only by changing it on the projector itself which is the Source. So by completely letting go, you are describing how you are going to bring about change from the Source, which is you. By closing one door, you have opened infinite possibilities. You just have to be aware of those possibilities by letting go completely. Shed the fearful energy of being alone or not having the same chemistry or understanding with anyone else. It’s that fear that brings you back to your thoughts of past attachments. Let go completely and you will see the infinite possibility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-1153833819426813952006-07-25T09:23:00.000-04:002006-07-25T09:23:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-1146276967273101552006-04-28T22:16:00.000-04:002006-04-28T22:16:00.000-04:00OK, I was beginning to feel you were a victim of i...OK, I was beginning to feel you were a victim of insomnia-all your entries were at 5AM for crying out loud. Then I posted a comment and realized we are on West coast time....(even though the East coast is best) anyway, with those dreams (that I can relate to) we can cancel our cable and just go to sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24989900.post-1146276659360134322006-04-28T22:10:00.000-04:002006-04-28T22:10:00.000-04:00Next stop: Charleston!Next stop: Charleston!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com