tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post302412495224275905..comments2024-01-19T16:13:06.054+01:00Comments on Greylady's Hearth: A reading about energy-efficiencyEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-62721570518913370602016-09-05T16:01:47.369+02:002016-09-05T16:01:47.369+02:00Amen to that!!!Amen to that!!!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-78145187450715836992016-09-05T16:01:08.277+02:002016-09-05T16:01:08.277+02:00I do enjoy it but not in the usual painting, readi...I do enjoy it but not in the usual painting, reading and writing way. It is more about letting myself be who I am right now. (which is really hard)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-40975052580092046532016-09-05T15:16:02.892+02:002016-09-05T15:16:02.892+02:00It doesn't feel natural because we've had ...It doesn't feel natural because we've had 5,000 years of conditioning as women to be "taking care' of others, and disregarding our own wants and needs. Long over due for serious change and to keep our inner fire lite, to reclaim that word "no", to be self-protective, to listen to our own authentic voice, and silence that inner tyrant. We aren't all things, but we are certainly more than enough, and well worth caring for and about.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-30466120884440117702016-09-05T12:27:38.741+02:002016-09-05T12:27:38.741+02:00Lol to the energy-efficiency title! I've been...Lol to the energy-efficiency title! I've been Hermiting for a while, but not yet had the me-time. Hope you enjoy yours, dear friend!<br />Hugs,<br />ChloëInner Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577110987784585986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-5130853592706268682016-09-05T12:08:31.123+02:002016-09-05T12:08:31.123+02:00I'm sure nobody does :) This feeling seems to ...I'm sure nobody does :) This feeling seems to stretch out a bit but I do feel better now I've admitted it to myself. Getting some meat back on those bones is an ongoing challenge for me<br />Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-68486878201718907612016-09-05T12:05:49.473+02:002016-09-05T12:05:49.473+02:00Thank you for you encouraging comment Catherine. I...Thank you for you encouraging comment Catherine. I thought taking care of myself was something I had learned by now, but it still doesn't come naturally :)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-71509761065227813692016-09-04T14:59:47.600+02:002016-09-04T14:59:47.600+02:00I don't like having those 'blah' days ...I don't like having those 'blah' days but I guess not everyday can be rainbows, unicorns, and bunny rabbits. (don't know where that comparison came from). I guess we all need the Hermits wisdom and realize those days helps us appreciate those sunny days we wish would never end. I hope your blah day has passed and this new day is filled with rays of joy.Carolyn Tindorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021732104470702542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-31338773487467151312016-09-03T23:00:15.043+02:002016-09-03T23:00:15.043+02:00As women we sure as a shit don't have to be al...As women we sure as a shit don't have to be all things to all people, not even to ourselves and we can't always be 'on', there will always be off days when we might feel board and frustrated etc. I mean we need to come first, not every one else. And we shouldn't have to fight to maintain ourselves.<br /> You're right Ellen be gentle with yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-34784018733609546942016-09-03T20:03:45.528+02:002016-09-03T20:03:45.528+02:00Or an explosion of build up frustration and boredo...Or an explosion of build up frustration and boredom ???? Or maybe a bit of both. Let's be gentle with myself :DEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-51739713951865797932016-09-03T19:18:16.615+02:002016-09-03T19:18:16.615+02:00Our posts are on opposite ends of the spectrum tod...Our posts are on opposite ends of the spectrum today! :) But I can relate to this; I think it is part of being trained as a mom - you just keep going until you keel over with a smile plastered on your face. Glad you got the message before getting hit with complete exhaustion!thesycamoretreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182019323050600440noreply@blogger.com