Comments on: Subduing the Demons: Be Uninterruptedly Aware

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:51:07 +0000

@Virginia – You are such a wise woman … and one who has been through her fair share of adversity. Lessons can certainly “hurt” when we’re learning them … it’s the beauty of being able to look back when we realize what THAT was all about. Ahh … life. xoxo

By: Virginia

Virginia — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:30:43 +0000

I just love this. At this moment, so many are faced with various levels of difficulty. When I look back at past challenges or bumps in my life, I do realize that these were moments of connection, thought, and yes… growth. And yes, in the heat of the moment it does “blow”, but then one may come across a beautiful post like this… and suddenly reconnect on a new level. Thanks Jenny. I needed this!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:30:47 +0000

@Kelly – Fantastic insights! You are a wise woman and I’m lucky to have a friend in you. Stay tuned for future post … a solution has been found and the challenge is behind me. Phew. xoxo

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:31:21 +0000

First, I breathe. Second, I usually pick up the phone to call a friend. Third, I put down the phone and remember that sometimes, much of the time, the answer has to come from me anyway. Fourth, I sit. Just sit still. I listen. I try that whole “breathing” thing again. Fifth, I recall that pain and challenges are usually teachers, and are always temporary… that the real way out is to practice riding the wave of up and down. And, finally, if I don’t remember to do any of that and I, instead, throw a pity party for myself or I’m unproductive for 3 days or I indulge in some other regression, I go to one of my go-to sayings: “I am an imperfect person.” Darkness never wins with those rules. Hang in there!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:50:56 +0000

@Jenny Payton: Love this. It’s amazing at how kids can teach us what’s important. They get it. Us adults so often make it complicated! Let’s keep the inner child alive in all of us …

By: Jenny Payton

Jenny Payton — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:19:42 +0000

Lately, instead of constantly worrying about things I grab my son up into my arms and we for hours play in his room. Nothing is more fullfilling to me than letting him hold onto to me while we roll around on the floor singing,reading, dancing,playing instruments. The house stays a mess and that’s OK!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:42:56 +0000

@Shelley: Love your magic question. Gets to the heart of the matter … fast.
@Kelly: Oh ya, babies have the answers in their eyes. They are so true, so pure, so real. Can’t believe your little one is almost 4 months. Time flies, right?
@Lori: Worship music rocks. Anything that can get you out of our head and into your heart … so powerful.

By: Lori Radun

Lori Radun — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:59:57 +0000

I turn on my worship music and sing at the top of my lungs praises to God. I sing from my heart, until my heart cries. I let the tears flow and the catabolic energy release. After that, I feel better. Sometimes I just ride it out because I know it’s temporary.

By: kelly

kelly — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:35:02 +0000

more recently, i find myself taking a deep breath and going to pick up my 4 month old son. looking into his eyes, i see pure joy and the trust he has in me. the feeling i get instantly clears my head and makes me think of all i have in this world and all that i am capable of. the happiness i feel from him trumps all and then i feel i can regroup and take on my challenges.
thanks for the post jenny!

By: shelley

shelley — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:22:15 +0000

When faced w/ a struggle, I ask myself: “how does this impact the grand scheme of my life?” I often find that the things I may first perceive as challenges are truly just insignificant bumps in the road. Good luck Miss Zen!!