tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post5713202939142131551..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Slow down and really liveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33871368894817433712012-09-17T23:03:13.151+10:002012-09-17T23:03:13.151+10:00I get pleasure from, cause I discovered just what ...I get pleasure from, cause I discovered just what I used to be taking <br />a look for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man.<br />Have a great day. Bye<br /><i>Check out my site</i> <b><a href="http://www.iamsport.org/pg/blog/famoustattooarti/read/10153720/go-look-at-our-famous-tattoo-artists" rel="nofollow">female tattoo artists</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23094939463935683862011-02-07T22:06:17.592+10:002011-02-07T22:06:17.592+10:00Wise words Rhonda. Thank you.Wise words Rhonda. Thank you.Megan.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03264440929071046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75881291819872832452011-02-07T12:19:42.762+10:002011-02-07T12:19:42.762+10:00Thanks for this post Rhonda.
I think Kat has said...Thanks for this post Rhonda.<br /><br />I think Kat has said just what I would have written so I won't repeat her sentiments.<br /><br />cheers Katesimplelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397507005757292686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60046282600568060132011-02-07T07:10:47.959+10:002011-02-07T07:10:47.959+10:00That's fine, Alice.That's fine, Alice.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69971182575161333902011-02-07T06:26:58.930+10:002011-02-07T06:26:58.930+10:00How thought provoking. In my job everything is set...How thought provoking. In my job everything is set by time, each lesson 55 minutes and I often wonder if the children would learn better if they could take their time, not be rushed... and maybe the teachers would be happier too.<br />Food for thought- I would like to put up in the staff room ( if that is ok?)Alicehttp://maamaaknitting.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32393313058282536102011-02-05T21:10:32.237+10:002011-02-05T21:10:32.237+10:00I think it is more a case of people believing they...I think it is more a case of people believing they must be busy, and feeling guilt if they are not. It is as if a person is not considered productive unless they are constantly on the run.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419561109924796944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51761129656741330802011-02-05T14:42:03.088+10:002011-02-05T14:42:03.088+10:00I'm rushed off my feet most days. I'm a mu...I'm rushed off my feet most days. I'm a mum of a ten year old, four year old and two year old. I'm a carer for my partner also. I have two very silly puppies, who keep putting me behind, by ripping the towels from the clothesline or shredding the lounge, LOL!<br /><br />But, I do like your point. I like to try to remind myself to slow down often, but for me, I've always taken it in the way of slowing down=doing less. <br /><br />Your idea that going at a more relaxed, deliberate pace and getting more done that way intrigues me, and it makes sense. I'm open to try it, definitely.Hear Mum Roarhttp://hearmumroar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39126630303971719332011-02-05T08:02:28.647+10:002011-02-05T08:02:28.647+10:00Simple living, deliberate living, slowing down. It...Simple living, deliberate living, slowing down. It is all a really nourishing and fulfilling way to live. <br />I am trying to declutter our home by doing a declutter 11 things a day for 11 days challenge and writing up my progress on my blog to keep me focused.<br />I am hoping that once all the excess in my home is removed, simpler and deliberate living will be much easier to do.stayathomemummyhttp://www.stayathomemummy.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-60587104281241082912011-02-05T06:24:49.326+10:002011-02-05T06:24:49.326+10:00Its not just rushing its working too hard to pay f...Its not just rushing its working too hard to pay for the mobile phone bills and the latest plasma screens. <br /><br />I recently quit my high pressure job for a lower paid basic position. I'm much calmer now I can forget about work as soon as knock off time comes.bashworthhttp://www.anewhouse.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76249007967708292852011-02-04T23:55:06.648+10:002011-02-04T23:55:06.648+10:00Beautiful post and a very timely reminder!Beautiful post and a very timely reminder!Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627362326166805915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71608987276342674182011-02-04T23:48:07.610+10:002011-02-04T23:48:07.610+10:00My younger years were not that long ago (I am 36) ...My younger years were not that long ago (I am 36) but I grew up in Europe, in the countryside. And I experienced exactly what you talk about - having a cup of milk and bread with butter on our front steps (100 year old stone steps), just looking at the beauty of sparkly new summer day. Yeah, there was laundry to be done and dishes and tidying up but at that moment, there was just that home made bread and the dew on the wild flowers that looked like diamonds. <br />And then we did laundry and hung it out on the line. My job was to hand my mom pieces of the laundry (to keep my busy :-). Then getting the eggs from the chicken, cooking simple lunch, going mushroom picking, wild herbs gathering, and on a good day swimming in the lake. And at night, there was usually another piece of bread with butter for dinner, reading stories, mending torn pants, listening to the radio. <br />SLOW days that I love. No TV, no internet, no computer. You wanted to talk to someone, you went over to talk to them. Best years of my life.Hanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10537053933530564584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35266099201087977752011-02-04T16:01:17.617+10:002011-02-04T16:01:17.617+10:00i love the idea of this... but i have to wonder if...i love the idea of this... but i have to wonder if there's a bit of rose coloured glasses going on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9450776270781184132011-02-04T13:39:19.876+10:002011-02-04T13:39:19.876+10:00I think you hit the nail on the head with the &quo...I think you hit the nail on the head with the "overwhelmed" part. <br />Maybe just due to the intrusion of social media & mobile phones etc<br />All great tools if used properly but HUGE time wasters if you don't watch it!<br />PS: A confession, I'm reading your blog and I should be doing a million other things right now! Later in the day I will say I was too "busy" to get all my jobs done, LOL.Shauna Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415108259237107276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19923103681132503152011-02-04T11:28:39.394+10:002011-02-04T11:28:39.394+10:00Thank you so much for this post. It is so meaningf...Thank you so much for this post. It is so meaningful for me. I am printing it out to read and reread.<br />diana in IllinoisDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169130248248641334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69281750232410197812011-02-04T09:25:24.036+10:002011-02-04T09:25:24.036+10:00What a great post, and so true. I feel busy a lot...What a great post, and so true. I feel busy a lot of the time, but then I stop and think..If I weren't doing this, what would I be doing then? Our kids are active in activities, we have animals, I have a full time job, and I love my house! I am going to take this to heart and slow down a bit, relax...there's always tomorrow. Thanks Rhonda for sharing this.Bears Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543629783626249155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26898351362534381142011-02-04T06:40:01.145+10:002011-02-04T06:40:01.145+10:00I just wanted to add, since I read the comment abo...I just wanted to add, since I read the comment about taking a pan for takeaways: where I live now, it's common for people to bring their own jug to the local pub to take the beer home in. Probably it's not as common as it once was but it still happens, even in the city. We've also taken our own container to the ice cream shop to fill it with scoops...Ajtackanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89890649213142474612011-02-04T04:36:26.193+10:002011-02-04T04:36:26.193+10:00While I agree that slowing down is important, and ...While I agree that slowing down is important, and it's good advice, things HAVE changed over time, at least here in the US among some industries/types of jobs. The number of hours per week we spend at work is rising every year.gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905596165694578898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67792658669187611082011-02-04T04:12:03.312+10:002011-02-04T04:12:03.312+10:00Had been wondering about you with that forecast cy...Had been wondering about you with that forecast cyclone - glad you are all fine. We have the news on at the moment to see how the rest of Queensland is doing.<br />This post is great and so true and simple pleasures are so important.sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16592225010291536632011-02-04T04:08:23.813+10:002011-02-04T04:08:23.813+10:00I just realized this exact thing a few months back...I just realized this exact thing a few months back. It was affecting every part of my life but I noticed it most one day as I was folding my laundry and couldn't get it done fast enough because in my mind I was already contemplating the next 10 things (an ongoing list) I needed to get done. However, I have since realized my "lists" are very destructive unless it's a true necessity. I still struggle with my habit of trying to rush but I now remind myself to calm down and it will all get done in time. Thank you for your post, it's nice to hear confirmation I'm not the only person torturing myself.staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211838254780240693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88099805879716735312011-02-04T03:45:03.741+10:002011-02-04T03:45:03.741+10:00My husband and I remember "taking a pan"...My husband and I remember "taking a pan" to restaurants, and bringing food home, in our own pan. Why did that die?<br /><br />Probably because the carton makers knew they could sell cartons, if the old fashioned way, became extinct. More's the pity...<br /><br />Wonderful post. Thank you.<br /><br />I am grateful that you are fine, what with all the terrible weather, your country is experiencing.<br /><br />Gentle hugs...Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91944226709085994582011-02-04T03:11:31.186+10:002011-02-04T03:11:31.186+10:00Oh wow.
I seem to be stumbling upon so many nugget...Oh wow.<br />I seem to be stumbling upon so many nuggets of wisdom since deciding that the only thing worth changing is my perspective.<br />This is wonderful and that quote hit the spot today. I must post it somewhere prominent.<br />Thank you for this!<br />e.apples with honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464369571635747070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82776251953285052522011-02-04T02:54:39.557+10:002011-02-04T02:54:39.557+10:00I feel we are push and push or least I do for a jo...I feel we are push and push or least I do for a job. because mostly our economy.<br /><br />Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88690568718586644582011-02-04T02:15:35.683+10:002011-02-04T02:15:35.683+10:00Being a stay at home mom, I have discovered a coup...Being a stay at home mom, I have discovered a couple of things over the years that have contributed to the feeling of being rushed and too busy.<br /><br />1. When I feel rushed, I make mistakes or forget things and then have to take more time to redo them creating a feeling of getting nothing done.<br />2. When I neglect to plan or prevent accidents (like not putting away the glass and my toddler finds it and breaks it, or not tking into account the time it takes to get children ready to go out)my day ends up being consumed with being late and stressed or putting out fires and nothing getting done.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18067845447594123071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78869374328897199562011-02-04T02:03:46.496+10:002011-02-04T02:03:46.496+10:00Bravo. This was absolutely lovely. I actually th...Bravo. This was absolutely lovely. I actually think that our culture has somehow placed "busyness" at the top of admirable goals. If you are busy, you must be "accomplishing something." I think we are even made to feel guilty if we choose a lifestyle that allows us to spend time enjoying life (even if that means renting, living in a small home, wearing clearance and thrift store clothing, going without a car, etc.) You so often hear people say "Oh, I'd love to [cook from scratch/learn to knit/do art projects with my children/etc.] but I don't have time. I'm much too busy." I always think the implication is somehow there that if you DO make time (not have time. make time.) to do these things, you're either "lucky," or not spending enough time "working." <br /><br />Oh, I could go on for hours. I'm so excited to have found your blog.Jaimiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771858410245401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8468912501391374832011-02-04T00:54:39.785+10:002011-02-04T00:54:39.785+10:00Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today...Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is all we have which is why we call it the present, this a similar quote and wouldn't it be great if we could all consider each day a present. Great post Rhonda.<br />VictoriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com