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Comment on My frantic ways by Estrella Azul

Estrella Azul — Sat, 19 May 2012 09:43:28 +0000

Love you too xoxo

Comment on My frantic ways by Tall Pajama Man

Tall Pajama Man — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:22:51 +0000

I like this subject, J. Actually, I have been thinking about it lately as I try to balance the demands of work, life, and my WIP that I really, really want to get finished this year.

The good thing for me is that I see people with different pacing and techniques that I can use to stretch myself… Not to the point of being uncomfortable, but in being teachable to see if their technique can work for me. Even if it does only for the short term its good.

I do love the idea of taking time for me each day… I have felt guilty for doing that when I had things to do, but I can see how it is beneficial. Gonna have to try that :-)

Comment on My frantic ways by j

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:12:01 +0000

I haven’t been to an actual yoga class in two years. I have no problem with a video, baby.

I think of you often on this subject, because I know we’re opposites. You come to mind prominently when I’m melting down. ;)

I think what I like so much about the daily soulful time-outs (great phrase) is that they might be the way that I can, without getting all stressed about it, incorporate more rest (play, wandering) into the days that aren’t Sunday. (I’m better at relaxing on Sundays. Probably because by then, I’m all used up.)

And, for the record, I do call you daring, all the time.

Comment on My frantic ways by j

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:04:46 +0000

Exactly. And when we try to be the way we’re not naturally, that can often bring a whole new level of stress. For the longest time I couldn’t do yoga (or meditate) because the slowness made me restless and uneasy.

But finding a rhythm that works for each of us might be the way around the drawbacks of our natural pace.

Now… go write a post. :)

Comment on My frantic ways by j

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:01:58 +0000

I do that too, but only with my writing. In the downtime between writing projects, I tackle all the non-writing stuff I didn’t get to while I was being diligent and focused. Sometimes that time feels even busier (or maybe it’s just less in tune with my soul).

I absolutely agree with you about our natural rhythms. That’s what struck me when I was talking with my friend. It was interesting because she was feeling pushed (by all the experts) to do more, go faster, think big, while I often feel pushed (by all the experts and several people who just love me) to slow down, get quiet, listen to my inner voice.

I do think we should respect our tendencies and stop judging them. Finding our own pace and then maximizing it has to be the answer, yes?

Comment on My frantic ways by j

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:53:16 +0000

“There’s nothing wrong with me for thinking that you making reading a priority by making it part of your work is okay. Right?”

Must be why I love you. xo

Comment on My frantic ways by Michael

Michael — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:07:39 +0000

The instructor in the first yoga video (yes, video, as in tape… shut-up already) mentioned several times in the course of fifty minutes that we should find our pose and then “be busy doing nothing” once we found it, especially the double-D and forward bend.

Doing nothing in particular has always been a talent of mine, occasionally to the detriment of my productivity, always a boon to my sanity. I’d rather die sane than successful. In fact, I’d include sanity in any definition of success that appeals to me.

Which is to say, on this one, I’m in the choir. I applaud your “in the moment” ways, and love the idea of daily, soulful time-outs. I have, on occasion, even been known to stretch a daily time-out into an ENTIRE DAY OFF! I know; call me daring. :)

Comment on My frantic ways by Estrella Azul

Estrella Azul — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:55:39 +0000

I’m also tired. The books I ordered are the sequels to “Truly, Madly” which I read last month; “Deeply, Desperately” and “Absolutely, Positively” by Heather Webber.
I seem to like chick lit more this year. Although I like just about anything that has a good story line.

Comment on My frantic ways by Estrella Azul

Estrella Azul — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:52:19 +0000

I like that. There’s nothing wrong with me for thinking that you making reading a priority by making it part of your work is okay. Right?

PS: I had an awful day…
PPS: I’m off for that hot relaxing bath now ;-)

Comment on My frantic ways by Tricia

Tricia — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:25:51 +0000

This reminds me of my sister and me. She is driven by multiple deadlines and project overload. I am relaxed and easily overly stimulated. We know our own pacing but each has its drawbacks even when perfectly matched to its host. Sister continually piles on untl she has mini breakdowns, and, most recently, began anxiety meds. Me, I can get too complacent in stillness and forget to move. (see the date of my last blog post as evidence)