tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post6890046813507540754..comments2024-01-19T16:13:06.054+01:00Comments on Greylady's Hearth: Follow Your Own RhythmEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-5939317797502834032015-04-03T17:52:34.105+02:002015-04-03T17:52:34.105+02:00I am glad too Olivia. Now, when I less pressure to...I am glad too Olivia. Now, when I less pressure to write, the words come more easily. Slowing down helps to be aware of your personal rhythm tooEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-63694751558627663762015-04-03T17:47:18.346+02:002015-04-03T17:47:18.346+02:00I'm so glad you're back, Ellen! I certainl...I'm so glad you're back, Ellen! I certainly missed seeing your posts, but you're so right about the need to follow our own rhythms. I'm totally feeling this card right now...it's lovely.Olivia Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787218597949074958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-16858662579259463722015-03-29T13:14:36.140+02:002015-03-29T13:14:36.140+02:00And Wings of Change ;)And Wings of Change ;)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-35750455815498813872015-03-29T09:14:54.410+02:002015-03-29T09:14:54.410+02:00Dreadful some of the things they used to do to bab...Dreadful some of the things they used to do to babies (and still do in some places, I'm sure). When my first son was born, the hospital was trying to get volunteers for an experiment to see if babies could feel pain. Duh!! As you may guess, we didn't volunteer my son!<br />As for it passing quickly, I know what you mean. I can hardly believe the Little One is a year old, now. As I said to one friend, the time has flown by on wings of lead :)Inner Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577110987784585986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-40164553926171797742015-03-28T11:16:27.996+01:002015-03-28T11:16:27.996+01:00I suspect listening to our rhythm used to be a lot...I suspect listening to our rhythm used to be a lot easier in the old days. I remember a nurse forbade me pick up M when she cried because "it was not her time yet" :D<br />A little one can be very demanding but as mothers we have tendency to make it even more difficult for ourselves because we want to do everything perfectly. Back in the days when I had to follow their rhythms, it was best not to fight it but to flow with it and think: this too shall pass. Enjoy it while you can Chloe because it will pass to quickly when you look back<br />HugsEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-10893143918017237762015-03-28T11:08:36.789+01:002015-03-28T11:08:36.789+01:00This particularity kind flowers from October to Ju...This particularity kind flowers from October to June in areas where the winter is mild like our Dutch winters. I guess your winters are a lot colder.<br />I've googled yours and it is lovely. Here it would flower in April so we are not that far apart :)Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-13862497752552581122015-03-28T08:00:09.013+01:002015-03-28T08:00:09.013+01:00So many things that get in the way of us following...So many things that get in the way of us following our own rhythm. For me, right now, it's my Little One - I have to get up when he wants, nap (if I can) when he lets me. Then there's the coming of "summertime", on a society-wide level we let ourselves be dictated to by clocks. There are more car accidents on Monday's after the clocks go forward than on the Monday's either side of it - because people are more tired from having to get up an hour earlier than they are used to! With these micro and macro obstacles, as well as everything else, it takes real attention to listen to ourselves...Inner Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04577110987784585986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-51845233802373467102015-03-28T01:16:14.482+01:002015-03-28T01:16:14.482+01:00Hey Ellen, I have a Viburnum carlesii (Fragrant Sn...Hey Ellen, I have a Viburnum carlesii (Fragrant Snowball) in my garden! I did a watercolour of it in my sketchbook back in 2012. It doesn't flower here in Canada until late May or June, so your season is way ahead of us here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-13264203965683627392015-03-27T23:32:41.011+01:002015-03-27T23:32:41.011+01:00Now that's a beautiful idea!Now that's a beautiful idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-105014057737846602015-03-27T21:21:31.885+01:002015-03-27T21:21:31.885+01:00Amen to that! let's all snuggle in our blankie...Amen to that! let's all snuggle in our blankie this weekend!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-28424792669441058752015-03-27T20:23:52.543+01:002015-03-27T20:23:52.543+01:00Oh I hear ya honey. Oh to be a fairy with a magic ...Oh I hear ya honey. Oh to be a fairy with a magic wand!<br /><br />Life is like a patched quilt, and that's what makes it colourful and beautiful too, even with the rough and worn patches. Sometimes you want to throw the old thing away, but most times you just wrap it around you and are grateful you have it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-74638502526814834862015-03-27T19:39:21.932+01:002015-03-27T19:39:21.932+01:00And again it all comes down to balance. All roads ...And again it all comes down to balance. All roads lead to Rome I guess.<br />Thanks for your input Catherine. I really appreciate this. Sometimes I wish I could take a magic potion and all would be well again, but then again that would be boring too. :D Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-88643588312056150252015-03-27T17:21:42.066+01:002015-03-27T17:21:42.066+01:00It's the old adage about how we need to be car...It's the old adage about how we need to be caring and loving toward and for ourselves, is just as important as be the same toward others.<br />The longest journey is between the head and heart. There are many reasons why we ,especially as women. find this a difficult connection to make and to follow our own flow. I consider myself very fortunate to be in the situation I am in, with no one to concern myself with, but myself. There are advantages and disadvantages to both I think. Regardless we all have to find a rhythm to follow that is balanced. I think you Ellen are well ahead of the game if you have this awareness, because then you can work toward making change.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-38503477351032153512015-03-27T17:20:40.209+01:002015-03-27T17:20:40.209+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478520659409723872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-72332181507201121552015-03-27T14:18:30.497+01:002015-03-27T14:18:30.497+01:00I can imagine how hard it is for you since your ob...I can imagine how hard it is for you since your obligations are so demanding.<br />That is why it makes me so glad to hear you can find some in between time for yourself to recharge.<br />The garden shots were born out of necessity since I can't scan these cards due to their glossy finish but now I rather like them too :)<br />The shrub is called Viburnum Tinus or Laurestine. We call it SnowballEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617686222764658629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8158245992923239671.post-48075933504030125902015-03-27T11:51:58.340+01:002015-03-27T11:51:58.340+01:00Lately it seems I only have small portions of time...Lately it seems I only have small portions of time to follow my rhythm; I figure if I can at least do it then, maybe I won't get out of practice. :D <br />Loving these garden shots of your cards! What kind of shrub/flower is that?thesycamoretreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182019323050600440noreply@blogger.com