Comments on: April focus: Starting new things

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:27:23 +0000

Jill, yes, high school is such a seed bed of self consciousness. I’m glad to hear you’re feeling far less crippled by it than then. I have to say that as so many in our culture are chafing at growing older, I’m LOVING the effects of age on my inner life – what you’ve described here is definitely one of them. :)

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:56:46 +0000

Kristin,

Wow–I have felt a lot of these things–like throwing in the towel and worrying about looking stupid (this was huge for me in high school). I’m getting better at not worrying as much of how I appear to others as I used to–it was crippling in high school. I can’t wait to read what you have in store for April!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:22:23 +0000

Christa, your life sounds so very rich! Both courses/programs you list sound wonderful.

Glad for your company here!

By: Christa

Christa — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:05:23 +0000

Hi Kristin,

Great illustration – exactly where I am lately…

I am finishing up a Year of Living Mindfully program, and start Martha Beck’s coaching course in a week! Trying to say no to more in order to focus on a few key things…

I’m looking forward to following your thoughts, as always…

XOXO

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:01:30 +0000

Christine, so glad you’re here!!! Looking forward to the day I get to read your book!!

By: Christine @ Coffees & Commutes

Christine @ Coffees & Commutes — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:56:57 +0000

I’m here and I’m excited for all you’ll discuss here this month as I work on my own brand new project!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:35:20 +0000

BJ, that quote got me all teared up. Perfectly perfect. Thank you for sharing it.

By: BJ

BJ — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:14:23 +0000

I am in my 60′s and trying to learn nature photography. Wow! All of those thoughts/feelings you listed apply to me! I keep wondering why in the world I’m trying to do this anyway, despite wonderful affirmations from people I respect insisting there doesn’t have to be any reason other than pure enjoyment of God’s creation and beauty and wonder. Here’s a quote I came across a few weeks ago that has somehow stuck with me and keeps me going: “Use the talents you possess — for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except for the best.”

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:34:04 +0000

Tessa, your story is wonderful! Yes! Finding a way to do what we do, not just within the confines of expectations. Here’s to Sage Nature!

And as an aside, how very fun to have company around the globe!! So glad to hear where you all are from!

By: Tessa

Tessa — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:48:48 +0000

My Lent lily bush has started her own new things of birthing eight new flowers in the last week. I love these flowers. They shout new life to me each year – transfiguring as they do the dark earth in which they grow. The equally life-giving wind which blows at us up from the North Sea broke one stem last night and I was devastated. However, some desire for new life within me inspired me to bring them inside, take the flower heads and float them in a bowl of water on our den table. Now, rather than only seeing them when I look outside,they greet me every time I pass them, many times in the day. It is as if they will find a way to do what they do any which way they can, not just within the confines of normal expectations. Could it be that nature’s way of doing new things can teach us something about persistence and adaptability in our endeavours for new things?

Your site is really thoughtful and inspirational!

Tessa
in the teeth of a Scottish gale!