tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post4057973775442039627..comments2024-01-02T20:40:49.707+11:00Comments on Middle Age Ramblings: Slow Down and Focusmiruspeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-33422626762067014402015-02-17T16:25:04.923+11:002015-02-17T16:25:04.923+11:00Hey Candelaria
Thanks for stopping by and leaving...Hey Candelaria <br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.<br />Isn't it interesting how events, if we let them, help us focus on mindfulness.<br /><br />Hope your journey continues my friend when the snow subsides, because living in the present moment isn't easy, but it is highly rewarding.<br /><br />Keep shining<br />Peggy xxxxxmiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-9697131193037332382015-02-17T14:44:31.988+11:002015-02-17T14:44:31.988+11:00We have had so much snow in the last 3 weeks in Bo...We have had so much snow in the last 3 weeks in Boston that it has forced us to slow down. The transportation system was shut down. Many streets are challenging to navigate whether walking or driving. Lots of events have been cancelled or postponed. While technology allows a lot of us to still do some work, we have had to "take a chill pill." Trying to make the most of it, rather than fight it.<br />I've really been practicing being mindful - cooking while I'm cooking, eating while I'm eating, reading while I'm reading, etc.<br />Thanks for your post.Can-Canhttp://blog.candelarisilva.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-3713171135751273492015-02-11T19:33:32.611+11:002015-02-11T19:33:32.611+11:00Hey Lilly
Lovely to read a comment from you!
The m...Hey Lilly<br />Lovely to read a comment from you!<br />The main object of these posts is to keep myself on track, to have, like you said no regrets, when my time to leave this plane arrives.<br />I don't want to plod through life, as I feel every moment on this earth is precious and offers an opportunity to learn, grow and evolve.<br /><br />Hope you were able to plant a small seed in your guest's mind about "smelling the roses".<br /><br />Take care dear friend<br />Big hugs<br />Peggy xxxxx<br />miruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-71622155075103197252015-02-11T12:49:01.848+11:002015-02-11T12:49:01.848+11:00Thought provoking post Peggy. It is very interesti...Thought provoking post Peggy. It is very interesting indeed. I was saying something similar to one of my guests this morning. Slow down and enjoy your life more. He is 68, working furiously, sometimes 19 hour days and wonders why he is so tired. He doesn't need to keep working at this pace but does not want to give up. It is a choice for some I guess and for others less easy. However, none of us want to get to the end of our lives and have regrets about the way we lived our lives. wow, you always make me think. Glad you are posting again as you are so inspirational. Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-20287339236141331252015-02-07T18:36:48.204+11:002015-02-07T18:36:48.204+11:00Hello Beautiful Sky
As always you make some intere...Hello Beautiful Sky<br />As always you make some interesting observations.<br />Being born in the 1950's I don't recall experiencing the hectic pace of today's world.<br />There seemed to be more time to dream, to invent, to play.<br /><br />If we work longer hours in the 21st century it's so we can pay for all our gadgets. Many people want the latest products which wasn't the case when I was growing up.<br /><br />I recall my father bought me a second hand bike for Christmas and did it up to make it look brand new.....I was thrilled.<br /><br />I feel very fortunate to have been born when I was, as I feel I've experienced the best of both worlds.<br /><br />Peggy xxxxxmiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-86420452355097584422015-02-07T11:37:01.704+11:002015-02-07T11:37:01.704+11:00Nice post Peggy. As you know I struggle with this....Nice post Peggy. As you know I struggle with this. I get a sense of 'not enough time' - and it's horrible. It's easy to say our 24/7 society encourages us to rush, but I don't think it's the whole story. At the turn of the 20th century 'wash day' was a whole day! It took all day to do the washing of sheets in a big copper and then to get them dry. Maybe people felt as rushed then as we do now? Also, when you need to work long hours just to pay the bills, it doesn't leave much in the way of spare time. The luxury of spare time, if you have it, is not to be squandered.Beautiful Skyhttp://www.mybeautifulsky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-41613458703899043312015-02-04T10:09:45.535+11:002015-02-04T10:09:45.535+11:00Hey Bill
Thanks for your very interesting feedback...Hey Bill<br />Thanks for your very interesting feedback.<br />As you know I am a big fan of profound thinking, lateral thinking and creative thinking. These types of thinking, encourage us to look at things in totally different ways.<br />YOLO is, I guess, similar to carpe diem....seize the day. <br /><br />Keep on keeping on mate.<br />Peggy xxxxx<br />miruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-74545180883604564002015-02-04T09:24:15.067+11:002015-02-04T09:24:15.067+11:00I like your whole post but I found the second sent...I like your whole post but I found the second sentence so very truth and sorta scary. Are we conditioned this way because the world appears to focus on youth? The recent (recent has even taken on a shorter definition) YOLO idea seems to be focused on teens and young adults. It sure would be bad for all of us if too many give up on profound thinking. We are not all going to derive answers to deep mysteries but listening and paying attention to the possible answers/ideas can be a lifetime benefit.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-28237189824262917832015-02-04T08:13:52.454+11:002015-02-04T08:13:52.454+11:00Hi Christine
I am trying to encourage myself to fo...Hi Christine<br />I am trying to encourage myself to focus on the important things in life, writing about it certainly helps.<br /><br />Pleased you liked the photo. I hadn't viewed the harbour from this aspect for many years.<br /><br />Warmest hugs<br />Peggy xxxxmiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-45185284974034946082015-02-04T00:56:51.373+11:002015-02-04T00:56:51.373+11:00Great advice Peggy, something to always keep in mi...Great advice Peggy, something to always keep in mind. Love your photo too.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-21714907488924570772015-02-03T19:23:55.504+11:002015-02-03T19:23:55.504+11:00Hi Marja
I feel we must take responsibility for ou...Hi Marja<br />I feel we must take responsibility for our lives. We don't have to be like everyone else and madly rush around.<br />I am now walking and using public transport more often instead of driving which helps me to live in the present and I am learning not to overcommit myself as well.<br />Baby steps but hopefully in the right direction.<br /><br />Glad you liked the song my friend.<br /><br />Take care and big hugs<br />Peggy xxxxx<br />miruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-63267591336512632552015-02-03T18:37:36.185+11:002015-02-03T18:37:36.185+11:00Hi Peggy This comes at the right time Yes we need ...Hi Peggy This comes at the right time Yes we need to slow down. 2015 has been so hectic It all came to me lie a wave.<br />I am going to say no more often and like last year take time to dream and be creative. hope all is well over there and not too hot Here we have a hot summer month Oh and just listening to Jonathan Livingston seagull - Neil Diamond Cool songMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.com