Comments for Colourful Threads http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:25:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on We Forfeit Ourselves by » Winnipeg: A Great Place for Families Colourful Threads http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/06/27/we-forfeit-ourselves/comment-page-1/#comment-501 » Winnipeg: A Great Place for Families Colourful Threads Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:25:31 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1516#comment-501 [...] Apparently our mayor wants to add an LRT. He says that its a way to make the city more attractive to investors. It sort of feels like he wants us to be some sort of miniature Calgary. It’s like being in high school again where we’re supposed to try and be like the popular people. The problem with wanting to be someone we’re not, it that we lose sight of who we really are. [...] [...] Apparently our mayor wants to add an LRT. He says that its a way to make the city more attractive to investors. It sort of feels like he wants us to be some sort of miniature Calgary. It’s like being in high school again where we’re supposed to try and be like the popular people. The problem with wanting to be someone we’re not, it that we lose sight of who we really are. [...]

]]> Comment on Overheard at my House – New Jokes by Heather http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/27/overheard-at-my-house-new-jokes/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Heather Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:46:11 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1548#comment-493 Awwww, how cute :) I miss those days. It's not as cute at eight - but that's funny in it's own way. My oldest still doesn't really 'get' how jokes work. We've all but given up on trying to help him understand - I figure he'll either get it on his own one day, or he won't. Maybe his destiny is to be the straight guy in the comedic duo ;) ~h Awwww, how cute :) I miss those days. It’s not as cute at eight – but that’s funny in it’s own way. My oldest still doesn’t really ‘get’ how jokes work. We’ve all but given up on trying to help him understand – I figure he’ll either get it on his own one day, or he won’t. Maybe his destiny is to be the straight guy in the comedic duo ;)
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]]> Comment on Getting Things Done and Meditaion Day 6 by Ash http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/25/getting-things-done-and-meditaion-day-6/comment-page-1/#comment-486 Ash Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:17:02 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1547#comment-486 After I thought about it, I actually have 3 live projects at any given time but am only able to work on two ever. The third is in case I get seriously bored/sick of #1 or #2. For me, if I don't have a third option I won't work on anything when I need a break from #1 and #2. I'd rather work on #3 than endlessly surf the web during my project time, as I'm prone to do. :) I'm glad I could help! You can do this!!! And I also feel sheepishly famous now that I'm posted on the blog. Silly. :) After I thought about it, I actually have 3 live projects at any given time but am only able to work on two ever. The third is in case I get seriously bored/sick of #1 or #2. For me, if I don’t have a third option I won’t work on anything when I need a break from #1 and #2. I’d rather work on #3 than endlessly surf the web during my project time, as I’m prone to do. :)

I’m glad I could help! You can do this!!! And I also feel sheepishly famous now that I’m posted on the blog. Silly. :)

]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Day 5 by April http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/19/meditation-challenge-day-5/comment-page-1/#comment-466 April Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:48:05 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1546#comment-466 I wonder if you would like this book I am reading called Buddhism for Mother's. I know (think??) you are not Buddhist, but this book really is about being mindful of the little things in life. About how to spend your day in mindfulness. It has really helped me to learn how to be more "present" daily. You could just skip over the Buddhist stuff. Just a thought... I wonder if you would like this book I am reading called Buddhism for Mother’s. I know (think??) you are not Buddhist, but this book really is about being mindful of the little things in life. About how to spend your day in mindfulness. It has really helped me to learn how to be more “present” daily. You could just skip over the Buddhist stuff. Just a thought…

]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Days 3 and 4 by April http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/18/meditation-challenge-days-3-and-4/comment-page-1/#comment-447 April Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:32:44 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1545#comment-447 Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. To me, it is really about being mindful, which you are doing. I totally blew it today, but I am trying to grab a few minutes here and there. Sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. To me, it is really about being mindful, which you are doing. I totally blew it today, but I am trying to grab a few minutes here and there.

]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Day 2 by Kirby http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/16/meditation-challenge-day-2/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Kirby Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:31:57 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1543#comment-438 And, might I add that the "difficult relationship issue" isn't me? :-D And, might I add that the “difficult relationship issue” isn’t me?

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]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Day 2 by Jennifer http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/16/meditation-challenge-day-2/comment-page-1/#comment-436 Jennifer Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:20:05 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1543#comment-436 I really like that April. Thank you so much for sharing it. I think I'll have to post it in a few places around the house. I'm also realizing that I really like everything I read from Thich Nhat Hahn and may need to invest in a few of his books. I really like that April. Thank you so much for sharing it.

I think I’ll have to post it in a few places around the house. I’m also realizing that I really like everything I read from Thich Nhat Hahn and may need to invest in a few of his books.

]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Day 2 by April http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/16/meditation-challenge-day-2/comment-page-1/#comment-435 April Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:59:06 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1543#comment-435 I think it is completely normal to get caught up in the mind when you meditate. I find counting my breath helps. 1-10 over and over. Sometimes, I find myself on 16 without realizing it and other times I can't seem to get to 5 without having to start over. Have you thought of maybe a short gatha to recite during the day to help you remember to breath? Here is one I use from Thich Nhat Hahn: Breathing in, I calm my body Breathing out, I smile Dwelling in the present moment I know this is a wonderful moment. I think it is completely normal to get caught up in the mind when you meditate. I find counting my breath helps. 1-10 over and over. Sometimes, I find myself on 16 without realizing it and other times I can’t seem to get to 5 without having to start over.

Have you thought of maybe a short gatha to recite during the day to help you remember to breath? Here is one I use from Thich Nhat Hahn:

Breathing in, I calm my body
Breathing out, I smile
Dwelling in the present moment
I know this is a wonderful moment.

]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Day 1 by Jan http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/15/meditation-challenge-day-1/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Jan Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:02:38 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1542#comment-432 Jennifer, I am glad you persisted and made the 20 minutes, but, truthfully that is alot in the beginning. As you read through the Meditation Challenge at my blog you will read that most "experts" say even 5 min. is grand! No need to force. Just acclimate the body to sitting. Be kind, gentle. Let go of guilt or worry. Allow it to flow to where it wants to go. It is about trying to create a habit, so it does take time. I am happy to be of support in any way I can. Just ask. Blessings to you. Jennifer, I am glad you persisted and made the 20 minutes, but, truthfully that is alot in the beginning. As you read through the Meditation Challenge at my blog you will read that most “experts” say even 5 min. is grand! No need to force. Just acclimate the body to sitting. Be kind, gentle. Let go of guilt or worry. Allow it to flow to where it wants to go. It is about trying to create a habit, so it does take time. I am happy to be of support in any way I can. Just ask. Blessings to you.

]]> Comment on Meditation Challenge Day 1 by April http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/15/meditation-challenge-day-1/comment-page-1/#comment-427 April Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:19:31 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1542#comment-427 Hang in there! Jen says the first 10 days are the hardest! I have puppy distractions a lot in the morning, too. Never thought about putting my cushion right by the bed. I might have to try that tomorrow! Hang in there! Jen says the first 10 days are the hardest! I have puppy distractions a lot in the morning, too. Never thought about putting my cushion right by the bed. I might have to try that tomorrow!

]]> Comment on We Made National News by Shawntele http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/2010/07/13/national-news/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Shawntele Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:12:35 +0000 http://wonderfulpages.com/colourfulthreads/?p=1540#comment-418 Stopping by from THL Canada group to say hi Jennifer. :O) That is a cute video of your kids, it looks like they had a great time! Stopping by from THL Canada group to say hi Jennifer. :O) That is a cute video of your kids, it looks like they had a great time!

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