March 14, 2011

wisdom

there is a kind of symmetry to life - the cyclical ups and downs that we all have - tied to time, tides, hormones or the whatever.  and as i pondered this weekend - what to write about - what inspired me creatively, or what caught my eye (besides my obsession with pinterest) i found myself backing away from the computer.  things i did find myself doing were reading - nay devouring - a new author's books (sarah addison allen), cooking and thinking about things to make a home.  that nesting syndrome that i seem to have in the spring - much like the birds i saw this weekend with twigs in their beaks. 

there was much acceptance work this weekend - some from unexpected places and some in finding out how a friend feels their feelings.  there is that acceptance of each other.  and in that i found this quote - well, almost tripped on it this morning ... "love and kindness are never wasted.  they always make a difference.  they bless the one who receives them and they bless you, the giver."  - barbara de angelis 

i added four new quotes to my quotes journal this week - all of them speak to me.  i've kept one of these for quite a while now.  when i'm restless or trying to make a decision, i turn to this journal to seek advice and think about what to do next.  there are so many wise people out there....but you know what, there also people just like me who are just trying to figure it all out...they too have wisdom to share. 

12 comments:

  1. Oh Char, you have much wisdom...
    always a pleasure to read your blog...
    have a good day, friend...

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  2. Always a pleasure when I visit you, Char. Maybe your week be a lovely one.

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  3. Oh gosh I love this post. As always, you get me thinking about what really matters. So glad you have the journal...it's always good to find inspiration at your reach.

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  4. thanks for sharing your wisdom and thoughts, plus the great quotes you've discovered.

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  5. i think after this weekend, i'm starting a quotes journal, too....
    lately words are just getting under my feet and tripping me....all in a really good way.

    and you know what....i backed away from the computer this weekend, too.....

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  6. me too . backing away . making a home . resting in the words

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  7. Char I am big on quotes, funny how nesting comes with spring. have a great week. love the photo

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  8. It seems you always have a pearl or two of wisdom to share. Sigh.

    I'm glad to hear there's been some acceptance--I'll keep sending up a prayer or two for the situation ...

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  9. There are so many things I'm trying to figure out right now.......

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  10. there are many wise folks that can help out. maybe i should save quotes for difficult situations. i have a co-worker that is making me lose my mind. trying to keep perspective on it all, but she is driving me crazy. grrr.

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  11. Backing away and connecting to something else...I think when tragic events occur, especially the ones that we are affected by from afar and are powerless to do anything about, it shifts us from within and it takes time before we find our balance again. Finding the way to that balance takes time and usually plenty of emotion. xo

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  12. I love that quote, and the image, too. I do believe that helping others is one of the richest rewards we can give ourselves...

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.