tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post1718333541740027734..comments2024-03-29T09:28:13.649+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Grounding and Gratitude.Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-5343681663523928272014-07-26T11:22:53.321+10:002014-07-26T11:22:53.321+10:00Laloofah: The sky was healing magic. And that da...Laloofah: The sky was healing magic. And that day I needed both the healing and the magic.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-30914173951359511072014-07-26T11:00:36.900+10:002014-07-26T11:00:36.900+10:00Boy could I relate to every word of this - from th...Boy could I relate to every word of this - from the self-imposed frazzlement (and the temperament that results) to the way stopping to notice the simple yet profound beauty of nature can restore serenity and sanity. A beautiful post - and a magnificent sky!Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-31287897861277224352014-07-24T05:17:24.183+10:002014-07-24T05:17:24.183+10:00Lynn: Thank you - and right back at you.Lynn: Thank you - and right back at you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-72826921497900801362014-07-23T20:12:49.994+10:002014-07-23T20:12:49.994+10:00That is a magnificent photograph - I'm so glad...That is a magnificent photograph - I'm so glad the scene presented itself to you. I feel enriched from being your blog friend and reader - so glad you took those tentative steps.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80789724534571137892014-07-23T06:24:28.505+10:002014-07-23T06:24:28.505+10:00Jackie K: Thank you. I hope the flu is leaving y...Jackie K: Thank you. I hope the flu is leaving you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-56022344884001309362014-07-22T20:05:04.140+10:002014-07-22T20:05:04.140+10:00Beautiful photo, and post. Beautiful photo, and post. Jackie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06322613989851869319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-38486799124717839632014-07-20T07:33:52.209+10:002014-07-20T07:33:52.209+10:00Madge Bloom: Welcome and thank you. I will be ov...Madge Bloom: Welcome and thank you. I will be over to visit you shortly.<br />My normal changes with the seasons and it is sometimes very hard to adapt. But adapt I do. And there is always something to marvel at.<br />I am not a Christian - but do what I can to lead an ethical life.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-54600968917361429242014-07-20T07:27:07.642+10:002014-07-20T07:27:07.642+10:00What a lovely post... I see you've retired ear...What a lovely post... I see you've retired early due to medical reasons... I too, had to retire two years early from driving a 40' 78 passenger school bus for a local public school district. I had an on the job injury (blew out two discs in my neck) had fusion surgery (3 vertebrea) and then four blood clots (DVTs) and two pulmonary embolisms. I did manage to grit my teeth and go back to work last September (start of our school year) but knew within the first week my body could no longer handle muscling around that big bus, so I retired at 63 1/2. I also have severe persistent asthma. Chronic health issues are tough to deal with, physically, mentally and spiritually. May God bless you and help you find out what you can and can't do, and not worry about the rest. That's the spot I find myself in these days, trying to find out what my new normal is... I don't know if you are a christian, but I've just found a book that is really speaking to my heart about all of these issues 'The Fight For Light: The Spiritual Battle With Chronic Illness,' by Robert Murphy. He has chronic hepatitis and had a liver transplant and shares about his struggles and insights. I'm your newest RSS subscriber and follower...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-65486227034654388932014-07-19T19:03:49.991+10:002014-07-19T19:03:49.991+10:00Practical Parsimony: Mostly my lists are like you...Practical Parsimony: Mostly my lists are like yours. That day sanity went out the window. I have no idea what was driving me - but driven I was.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-10899796099122008132014-07-19T16:02:27.573+10:002014-07-19T16:02:27.573+10:00Sometimes, my to-do list is two columns long on a ...Sometimes, my to-do list is two columns long on a sheet of paper. But, I don't expect to finish it in one day. It is just something to remember piddling and important things. I do what I can, mark things off, and rewrite the list for the next day.<br /><br />I think you made it plain you were not leaving blogland.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-43865036589040629532014-07-19T13:34:11.485+10:002014-07-19T13:34:11.485+10:00klahanie: And sometimes we know that other people...klahanie: And sometimes we know that other people are better at various things. Which is discouraging, but no reason to give up<br />I hope your weekend is full of wonder - and that you aren't working too hard.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-17473376322013445672014-07-19T10:45:07.863+10:002014-07-19T10:45:07.863+10:00Dear Sue,
It most certainly wasn't a false pr...Dear Sue,<br /><br />It most certainly wasn't a false pretence. I know that we can too easily try to think that others are better. Yet, we all have our own unique writing gifts to share with each other.<br /><br />Your story. A story of understanding the priorities that display that lists are for binning. Life and the awe we experience when we take the time to notice, is reflecting in the wonder of your words and the photo.<br /><br />Bless you for being a part of something so special it's going to make this world a better, more compassionate place.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your weekend, dear Sue.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-51386895217236135512014-07-19T08:34:06.362+10:002014-07-19T08:34:06.362+10:00Jennifer Richardson: Thank you. Lots.Jennifer Richardson: Thank you. Lots.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-15564053222520143662014-07-19T07:28:24.680+10:002014-07-19T07:28:24.680+10:00So much thanks for sharing the bounty of your beau...So much thanks for sharing the bounty of your beautiful heart,<br />which is just as talented and full of music and light<br />as all the other stars we shine with:) <br />love and lift to you,<br />JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57255205432770972232014-07-19T06:17:54.479+10:002014-07-19T06:17:54.479+10:00Mimsie: You are never too late, and are welcome. ...Mimsie: You are never too late, and are welcome. And the warmth and the wonder of the blogosphere has been a life saver for me.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-14426287128753744272014-07-18T21:35:25.985+10:002014-07-18T21:35:25.985+10:00I'm running a tad late, my apologies.
That is ...I'm running a tad late, my apologies.<br />That is one fantastically beautiful photograph. Mother nature is a great healer if you take notice of her beauty.<br />Those are also wonderful words of wisdom re lists and everything else. I so often feel lifted by blogs or words of comment from blogging friends. What would we do without them for a bit of fun or support when needed.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-7107621779356437032014-07-18T16:06:28.206+10:002014-07-18T16:06:28.206+10:00Cloudia: How I wish I was wise - and could retain...Cloudia: How I wish I was wise - and could retain what I learn. Hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85736881419184690042014-07-18T16:02:09.788+10:002014-07-18T16:02:09.788+10:00What a perfectly well written and deeply lived wis...What a perfectly well written and deeply lived wisdom walk with you!<br /><br /><br />ALOHA from Honolulu<br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ComfortSpiral</a><br /> =^..^= <3<br />Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-27235631162682276602014-07-18T15:12:42.185+10:002014-07-18T15:12:42.185+10:00Carol: Hasn't it been a wonderful, inventive,...Carol: Hasn't it been a wonderful, inventive, warm place? I was gob and smacked when Ginnie and Marcie invited me to play. And flattered (but disbelieving) with your asessment of my capacity. Hugs.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-26674871571697895502014-07-18T14:11:39.675+10:002014-07-18T14:11:39.675+10:00Luckily I'm not following any lists today, EC,...Luckily I'm not following any lists today, EC, because I've just spent two hours, sitting in the sun and reading that wonderful blog Vision and Verb. I'm sad I didn't find it sooner but grateful to have had this opportunity to take it in now. Such a wonderful group of women, and you of course are equally wonderful. I'm relieved that your blog continues and your words will still be here to inspire. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01914350639398715648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-66662635383747936822014-07-18T12:10:31.611+10:002014-07-18T12:10:31.611+10:00John Wiswell: Thank you.John Wiswell: Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-15316447163549485182014-07-18T09:30:57.607+10:002014-07-18T09:30:57.607+10:00I'm glad you got so much from your exchanges w...I'm glad you got so much from your exchanges with them. While I came to your blog from somewhere else entirely, I've been happy to see some of the results.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-83711413771167153312014-07-18T06:54:37.895+10:002014-07-18T06:54:37.895+10:00Riot Kitty: I think it is a completely amazing pl...Riot Kitty: I think it is a completely amazing place - and mostly in very, very positive ways.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-51379158073929243382014-07-18T06:54:01.200+10:002014-07-18T06:54:01.200+10:00My Inner Chick: I have no plans to leave anytime ...My Inner Chick: I have no plans to leave anytime soon. How could I if it meant leaving so many wonderful people and places?Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-788777458575462132014-07-18T06:52:51.839+10:002014-07-18T06:52:51.839+10:00Rawknrobyn: Thank you. And don't forget my o...Rawknrobyn: Thank you. And don't forget my other sides. I am also a grumpy introvert. Who laughs at the wrong things.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com