tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post3136160410856183165..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Today's picture/seen in a schoolNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23862910509401504182018-11-22T09:07:15.171-05:002018-11-22T09:07:15.171-05:00How wonderful to see you here! Thanksgiving indeed...How wonderful to see you here! Thanksgiving indeed for your improving health.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6728679510223461612018-11-22T07:50:12.286-05:002018-11-22T07:50:12.286-05:00THANK YOU NAN, HAVE A WONDERFUL FAMILY DAY, LOVE E...THANK YOU NAN, HAVE A WONDERFUL FAMILY DAY, LOVE ERNSTINEOne 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-6049626897935912366.post-21820039615693665132018-11-20T21:59:21.660-05:002018-11-20T21:59:21.660-05:00I sure wish we were closer. Kindred spirits, you a...I sure wish we were closer. Kindred spirits, you and I. Your last sentence - absolutely.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-77923638222225599022018-11-20T21:00:12.936-05:002018-11-20T21:00:12.936-05:00I too learned the concept of Mindfulness in a Yoga...I too learned the concept of Mindfulness in a Yoga class. Some time ago, but lately I’ve been thinking about it a lot. As we age, it seems more and more important ... necessary for survival even. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14270588850092355358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-56578854712063365122018-11-19T21:04:23.368-05:002018-11-19T21:04:23.368-05:00Wonderful message for children and adults!Wonderful message for children and adults!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-44335615657964364452018-11-18T16:29:06.048-05:002018-11-18T16:29:06.048-05:00This is precious. xoThis is precious. xoKaren L Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984916879007662549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41895855587492007672018-11-17T16:32:02.801-05:002018-11-17T16:32:02.801-05:00Beautifully put.Beautifully put.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-79892780759281563642018-11-17T14:26:01.594-05:002018-11-17T14:26:01.594-05:00I agree with you, Nan. It seems to me that being m...I agree with you, Nan. It seems to me that being more aware, more deliberate, is to be aware of others and their needs. A beautiful circle and not always so easy to complete.littlemancathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042609230502564280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23179301388378471222018-11-17T12:50:00.692-05:002018-11-17T12:50:00.692-05:00Sometimes a picture really IS worth a thousand wor...Sometimes a picture really IS worth a thousand words!!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-51542318764742424782018-11-17T12:49:42.203-05:002018-11-17T12:49:42.203-05:00Yes, I know just what you mean! A bit like what us...Yes, I know just what you mean! A bit like what used to be called "navel-gazing"! But I think that if done right, one can be more thoughtful of others. I read a yoga teacher who said if she could have one hour to herself, she can give the 23 to others. That may be the crux of mindfulness meditation. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-11096567546314605992018-11-17T12:47:35.935-05:002018-11-17T12:47:35.935-05:00I am not a multi-tasker, so that perhaps is its ow...I am not a multi-tasker, so that perhaps is its own kind of mindfulness. I'm working at keeping my mind on one thing, not 20. haha.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14501374891709745082018-11-17T10:58:31.520-05:002018-11-17T10:58:31.520-05:00Just look at the difference in those bubbles! Exac...Just look at the difference in those bubbles! Exactly!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54794736665593333712018-11-17T02:30:41.621-05:002018-11-17T02:30:41.621-05:00Mindfulness has become something of a big trend ov...Mindfulness has become something of a big trend over here in the past 5 years or so; the word has been used to an inflationary extent, and as with most trends, it has made me rather wary of how it is often taken as an excuse for NOT minding the needs of others. Not for one nanosecond do I think you are like that, Nan! I just mean to say that I have come across the term too often in the wrong context. The picture is great and shows what it really means without losing many words!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-48073552451973589342018-11-16T22:40:44.247-05:002018-11-16T22:40:44.247-05:00No, but it is so very good for us.No, but it is so very good for us.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-71025253111789899952018-11-16T20:15:32.212-05:002018-11-16T20:15:32.212-05:00This is really wonderful! Thanks so much for shari...This is really wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing it.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-52835694554526061822018-11-16T20:06:31.465-05:002018-11-16T20:06:31.465-05:00I came across the following a few years ago and I ...I came across the following a few years ago and I try to live by it each and every day:<br /><br />Zen Things<br /><br />Do one thing at a time.<br />Do it slowly and deliberately.<br />Do it completely.<br />Do less.<br />Put space between things.<br />Develop rituals.<br />Designate time for certain things.<br />Devote time to sitting.<br /><br />Also, there’s a Japanese term, “ichigyo-zammai,” that basically means full concentration on a single act.Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-58663201841684294822018-11-16T19:05:47.495-05:002018-11-16T19:05:47.495-05:00I was quite impressed. The school isn't just f...I was quite impressed. The school isn't just for little ones. It goes on to 6th or 8th grade, I think, so those older kids would get what it was about, I think. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-41426759399518366502018-11-16T17:09:21.586-05:002018-11-16T17:09:21.586-05:00A great picture.A great picture.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-50317029510806581242018-11-16T16:21:04.847-05:002018-11-16T16:21:04.847-05:00Thank you! "being in the moment" - that&...Thank you! "being in the moment" - that's exactly it, isn't it. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-29465809797023442192018-11-16T14:51:45.613-05:002018-11-16T14:51:45.613-05:00I do like that picture. And yes, mindfulness. I am...I do like that picture. And yes, mindfulness. I am trying to do better there as well. It seems we have so much on our minds that we forget to focus in on what we are actually doing - distractions are everywhere. I have been trying to enjoy my meals, savoring the food, being thankful for it and for those who contributed to it. And the simple activities of cleaning, doing chores - being in the moment.<br />Have a lovely week-end, Nan.<br />Marylittlemancathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042609230502564280noreply@blogger.com