tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post3366769571016415143..comments2013-05-30T21:34:36.403-05:00Comments on loudonland: I'm glad it's fall and a questionMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13521725182419655937noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post-45209902787615467852010-10-05T20:51:14.339-05:002010-10-05T20:51:14.339-05:00You are so right, Melissa - it's like I know t...You are so right, Melissa - it's like I know this to be true, but I just can't put it into practice!! It's like a bad habit (needing to have a, b, and c done in order to give permission for the creative)! We need to break the habit, even though it will be painful, just like any habit-breaking is, but it will get easier each time we do it...right???Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146402152830285496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post-12062304323706737502010-10-05T15:43:08.956-05:002010-10-05T15:43:08.956-05:00Thanks for answering everyone. I loved hearing fro...Thanks for answering everyone. I loved hearing from you. <br />Holly - I've been thinking about what you said. You really hit it when you said "give yourself permission". In the past I have felt selfish if I spend time / resources on myself, especially when my laundry isn't done or something. It is a vicious cycle. But I think I am finding that when I do something that makes me feel awake and alive I have tons more energy and motivation to do the other stuff too.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521725182419655937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post-57028128755225663792010-10-05T10:13:02.272-05:002010-10-05T10:13:02.272-05:00I love this post! I too am homeschooling this year...I love this post! I too am homeschooling this year for the first time:) Mine are 6th grade and 8th grade....so it can be very challenging, but I am so glad that I am doing it. Spending even more time one on one with these guys is fantastic!<br /><br />I too love Fall and feel full of energy and life! It is such a beautiful time of year full of color and renewal!<br /><br />xoknackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644736484309487522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post-66257919312545655572010-10-04T16:31:34.115-05:002010-10-04T16:31:34.115-05:00The closest that I think I've come to the focu...The closest that I think I've come to the focus of which you speak was when Dave and I went to Seattle last September and visted Mt Rainier, at "Sunrise," one of the highest points of Mt Rainier. It was like breathing life instead of just air. But the moment was incomplete, because it was missing Norah, since we were there alone (although I loved the break, you know what I mean). <br />Your third question is the hardest, I think - I found this focus and peace outside of daily life. How do I find it within? I can't give myself permission to do the creative stuff until the mundane housekeeping stuff is done first, which exhausts my energy stores. Vicious circle, you know. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146402152830285496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post-78180055361103722172010-10-04T16:08:30.536-05:002010-10-04T16:08:30.536-05:00I had to think a minute...teaching makes my heart ...I had to think a minute...teaching makes my heart beat. Anything logical makes my mind work. Photography and art challenges how I see things and makes me appreciate those who are so much more accomplished than I am.Melissa, Protector of Swordlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193151222524844559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5603928873338866750.post-64092052028024611622010-10-04T15:32:34.465-05:002010-10-04T15:32:34.465-05:00Melissa, (Sorry, you will always be Missy to me),
...Melissa, (Sorry, you will always be Missy to me),<br />I loved your blog. It thrills my heart to see what has happened to the little girl. You are a fine young woman, a loving mother and a beautiful wife! I can not tell you how thrilled I am for you. I am glad you like the fall, Lynn loves it, I myself am a Spring-summer person. I would love the fall if winter did not follow it. Any way, I enjoyed your blog. Take care. Say hello to your mom.<br />Rick FudgeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915934066945733323noreply@blogger.com