tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post6713118874477971207..comments2023-12-25T02:46:52.723-04:00Comments on Awareness: blue lightawarenesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-26967220499313164492010-07-04T06:57:31.441-03:002010-07-04T06:57:31.441-03:00I'm the one diving in behind you!I'm the one diving in behind you!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353317664100788614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-19453981836617157032010-07-02T05:45:01.253-03:002010-07-02T05:45:01.253-03:00It's a bit uncanny how parallel things are. I ...It's a bit uncanny how parallel things are. I see it too. We aren't really so different. Except, you're a right wing crazy man. I have a wee bit more red in me. Oh, and I'm a girl. ;)<br /><br />The blog title? Our mutual friend who urged us both to become bloggers suggested it. It came from a book he lent me, Awareness by Anthony de Mello. It was one of those life changing books that come arrive just at the right time. Well, it did for me. It woke me up! I liked the title because it gave me a broad based theme to work with..... writing has always been my most favoured venue for self learning. I often begin writing from one concept and as a means of trying to figure it out, I will let the fingers fly on the keyboard. It happened with this post. I didn't know what I wanted to say, or what how I was looking at these two words....... the writing helped me glean some personal "awareness.." And so it continues......awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-55082645769874758882010-07-02T05:09:06.197-03:002010-07-02T05:09:06.197-03:00Quite amazing how, though our lives are quite diff...Quite amazing how, though our lives are quite different, they're so obviously parallel in the general, fundamental sense, way down beneath the visible details. No wonder I can understand what you're talking about, even though your own experiences and career and so on are quite different from my own. We do, however, share the love of the written word, obviously. <br /><br />To the lazy observer, we look almost entirely different, but beneath the surface, we're not really so different. And I suspect many are just like us as well, and don't realize what's going on, unlike those of us with a developing self-awareness.<br /><br />And now I understand why you named your blog "Awareness". ;) Takes longer to figure that out than the title of mine, eh! :D<br /><br />Yes, a full plate... Got to eat 'er up, for sure. Hope it's full of Chinese stuff- nothing better than a towering plateful of Chinese din-din... :DCanadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-14614292493684074702010-07-01T22:58:47.214-03:002010-07-01T22:58:47.214-03:00Thank you CS. :) The whole process of preparing f...Thank you CS. :) The whole process of preparing for delivering that sermon last week was an enlightening personal experience....... the writing, editing, prepping, rewriting, while reflecting on what has happened in my life lately combined with recognizing the abundance in my life has been an eye opener. <br />On top of that, I had a big light bulb moment at work yesterday which ONCE AGAIN has foisted me into some navel gazing about my career future. I didn't think I'd be there again, but it seems as though someone UP THERE with a sense of humour is trying to send me a message or two about where I should be headed. It ain't counselling as I am doing now. :) Though I don't really know how it will happen or HOW to make it happen (and I know you are in the same boat) but somehow, sometime......... writing and facilitating is where I should be. This is the service and meaning. And if I can use my writing and the learning/awareness I have gleaned over the years through life events and analysis to help others, I will be happy, happy, happy....... and maybe just maybe a little more internally serene.<br /><br />What i do know? I've got to find a way to be self employed, and independent. I don't fit inside a bureaucratic mold. Hence, Miss misfit. :) <br /><br />ps. this is where I've been....... a lot on my plate. ;)awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-89151209616772185992010-07-01T22:48:01.834-03:002010-07-01T22:48:01.834-03:00Susan.... I love the water too. I spent the day s...Susan.... I love the water too. I spent the day seeking out a hidden waterfalls in the woods and FOUND IT! I had an amazing blue light day. More to come. More to come. Yes, we are more than just conquerors and I believe the more we learn what role we play as the extension of God (Service and Meaning) the less we even want to conquer. :) <br /><br />Twain.... Had a great Canada Day. A different sort of fireworks. Hope you've had a nice day too.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-44270311564374005752010-07-01T20:08:16.437-03:002010-07-01T20:08:16.437-03:00That deleted comment was one of those facepalm-ins...That deleted comment was one of those facepalm-inspiring double posts, btw... *Facepalm* :DCanadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-71559527288883595592010-07-01T20:06:00.967-03:002010-07-01T20:06:00.967-03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-54588252130991382802010-07-01T20:05:39.562-03:002010-07-01T20:05:39.562-03:00Following that, perhaps it's not so much how m...Following that, perhaps it's not so much how much or how little "free time" one has, as it is more about what one does that fills one's time, or what one's not getting to do because the other stuff is taking up too much of one's time to "get around" to the stuff one needs to do, like "unwind" completely at the end of the day so as to be refreshed and ready for the next. Like, coming home late all the time and only being able to have a quick bite and then head to bed, only to find oneself unable to sleep due to being unable to first unwind and let the day's many chaotic events and concerns dissipate from one's mind. Got to unwind, rest, so that the next day one will be able to deal with stuff more easily, smoothly and comfortably.<br /><br />I think you're pretty much normal, Dana- I see the same things going on in the average folks, in their own ways.<br /><br />But your awareness is stronger than that of the average person. Therefore, this might be something you can put to use for others as well as for yourself, somehow. Perhaps a book, perhaps about self-assessment, assessment of one's current position in life, whether it's the life one wants, or is at least a nice enough one without too many cares, whether one is able to feel calm and serene with sufficient frequency to make everyday routine, however draining, feel less taxing... that sort of thing.<br /><br />Your sharing of your experiences, thoughts and feelings is quite inspiring and motivating. I believe you were saying that the trick is to share it where it will do the most good, where it will matter most, as opposed to where it'll just be taken for granted by spoiled folks and barely acknowledged. This is part of what you seek. Not too far off, am I?<br /><br />Hope you had a lovely Canada Day. Mine was fine- so very rarely do I get a paid day off in the middle of the week, so I used it to unwind, just unwind, not worry about anything for the day, and just think what I really wanted to think. Couple of good naps I was able to fit in, and that sure felt good. Already feeling ready to get up and back at 'er in the AM...Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-42396395820626265442010-07-01T19:42:35.234-03:002010-07-01T19:42:35.234-03:00I get it. And I believe that there's millions...I get it. And I believe that there's millions and millions walking in very similar shoes...<br /><br />Modern-day life isn't all that healthy, particularly when folks are compelled for various reasons to be doing as much as possible as much of the time as possible. I actually know folks who cannot bear to be without something to do, so they take on all sorts of responsibilities and such that, ironically, they end up complaining that they have little or no free time. They're not happy.<br /><br />So I believe that honestly questioning one's life's current position and direction is healthy, and that more folks should do it. Yup, I do all the time, of course, even if I don't always do anything much to make changes. You're right that it takes something shocking to motivate one to "get going" and such. That's human nature, as well as the nature of human civilization- becoming too content with current routines to change direction, etc.<br /><br />When you see Him with the big blue light, remind Him to shine some over my way, 'k? Can't hurt. :)Canadian Sentinelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255833874079591126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-12856284219322806592010-07-01T08:30:06.042-03:002010-07-01T08:30:06.042-03:00enjoy the blue. Happy Canada Day :)enjoy the blue. Happy Canada Day :)CorvusCorax12https://www.blogger.com/profile/02705986279180729268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-33283610868820079272010-07-01T08:27:22.875-03:002010-07-01T08:27:22.875-03:00Lovely blues. I love the water. And the post, enab...Lovely blues. I love the water. And the post, enabled me to look inward and try to analyse myself. We are quite critical when it comes to ourselves and that is what is awareness.<br /><br />Blessing in this month of July dear Dana. Isn't it amazing that we have already completed six whole months? We are more than conquerors!<br /><br />Joy and passion,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com