tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post601670369818457442..comments2023-10-28T22:38:07.433+10:30Comments on Bridget's Flame: Five things that get me through the daysCaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-62325311683932020532011-09-22T21:19:46.453+09:302011-09-22T21:19:46.453+09:30Hmmm...let me see....
Nope. :-)Hmmm...let me see....<br /><br />Nope. :-)Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-90989149795324060312011-09-22T20:36:19.200+09:302011-09-22T20:36:19.200+09:30Odd. I had this strange feeling that you'd fe...Odd. I had this strange feeling that you'd feel inspired to start writing a blog-post every day...Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-42844849753882262142011-08-19T10:30:42.801+09:302011-08-19T10:30:42.801+09:30Thank you Emily, it's true that calming the mi...Thank you Emily, it's true that calming the mind for meditation can be a challenge, but even the act of trying is an act of mindfulness and therefore beneficial because you are bringing yourself to awareness. <br /><br />I always tell my meditation students not to feel frustrated by their wandering minds - it doesn't help, it's supposed to be a good experience not something else to beat yourself up about. :-)Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-82016611391595256212011-08-19T10:10:55.791+09:302011-08-19T10:10:55.791+09:30Hi Caitlin,
I love this list because it's so ...Hi Caitlin, <br />I love this list because it's so nice to read about how other's find solace and happiness in their lives. I am glad you can do meditation. Even though I have a difficult time with the Buddhism Zen thing, I never really tried meditation, but I might be able to calm my monkey brain long enough to get some benefit from it. I remember in Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert had a really difficult time at first getting her mind to quiet down as she attempted to meditate. Eventually she got it, as I'm sure most people can if they are dedicated.<br /><br />I love the velvety wet nose of my dog, too...the best place to plant a kiss.<br /><br />I will return again soon...I think I subscribed so I will know when you update again.<br /><br />emilyCitygirl.emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800898343794663311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-73943250483314174742011-08-19T10:10:20.211+09:302011-08-19T10:10:20.211+09:30Hi Caitlin,
I love this list because it's so ...Hi Caitlin, <br />I love this list because it's so nice to read about how other's find solace and happiness in their lives. I am glad you can do meditation. Even though I have a difficult time with the Buddhism Zen thing, I never really tried meditation, but I might be able to calm my monkey brain long enough to get some benefit from it. I remember in Eat Pray Love Elizabeth Gilbert had a really difficult time at first getting her mind to quiet down as she attempted to meditate. Eventually she got it, as I'm sure most people can if they are dedicated.<br /><br />I love the velvety wet nose of my dog, too...the best place to plant a kiss.<br /><br />I will return again soon...I think I subscribed so I will know when you update again.<br /><br />emilyCitygirl.emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800898343794663311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-57339964117790348812011-08-12T09:41:06.689+09:302011-08-12T09:41:06.689+09:30My pleasure Caz, thank YOU for reading. XMy pleasure Caz, thank YOU for reading. XCaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-89744751813258710362011-08-12T07:22:37.107+09:302011-08-12T07:22:37.107+09:30Fab reminder for self care.. thanks for sharing xFab reminder for self care.. thanks for sharing xCazamatazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347953143258213472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-76339107897044434012011-08-11T08:51:27.028+09:302011-08-11T08:51:27.028+09:30Thank you Rita and Effy, lovely to 'see' y...Thank you Rita and Effy, lovely to 'see' you both. :-DCaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-28626752991577555832011-08-11T02:00:31.404+09:302011-08-11T02:00:31.404+09:30This is a fantastic list. *takes notes*This is a fantastic list. *takes notes*Effy Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05717271983027963441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-82185953237306814242011-08-10T21:28:04.575+09:302011-08-10T21:28:04.575+09:30Thank you so much for sharing!
Makes me think ...Thank you so much for sharing!<br />Makes me think ...RitaJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071944384031794942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-79726223524568347782011-08-10T18:43:07.562+09:302011-08-10T18:43:07.562+09:30She is indeed.She is indeed.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-16515979822608853032011-08-10T18:40:19.031+09:302011-08-10T18:40:19.031+09:30I think that's the key Z, just finding whateve...I think that's the key Z, just finding whatever makes you feel good about yourself. <br /><br />Did she Dave? You're so lucky. She's awesome.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-28622937118702487812011-08-10T18:27:53.065+09:302011-08-10T18:27:53.065+09:30Wooo! Caitlin commented at my blog!!!Wooo! Caitlin commented at my blog!!!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-50288496517611256772011-08-10T17:30:58.236+09:302011-08-10T17:30:58.236+09:30I also find it vital to take care of myself. My w...I also find it vital to take care of myself. My ways aren't your ways (can't draw, for a start, and don't enjoy trying) but I do consciously work on feeling good about myself.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-30350771974827513222011-08-10T17:28:08.742+09:302011-08-10T17:28:08.742+09:30Perhaps you'd like to do the film meme at my p...Perhaps you'd like to do the film meme at my place today, and show me how different you really are.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-29496294760309517802011-08-10T16:30:23.402+09:302011-08-10T16:30:23.402+09:30It's quite alright Dave, no need to apologise....It's quite alright Dave, no need to apologise. I wasn't for one moment suggesting anyone else follow my example. <br /><br />I was merely sharing some information about myself. Apparently that's what blogs are for...at least that's what I've been told by an expert.Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429167532846310899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687332889212452428.post-20349395352289464822011-08-10T16:24:41.056+09:302011-08-10T16:24:41.056+09:30I do do the creativity thing, but the others have ...I do do the creativity thing, but the others have no part in my life. Sorry.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.com