tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post3072388177657758374..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Adjustments, Attractions, AwardsKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-89349391562243563412011-01-12T15:37:21.165-05:002011-01-12T15:37:21.165-05:00It seems like the little things are the major vacu...It seems like the little things are the major vacuum in my life. They just add up. I have to limit my time on the computer or it will steal a few hours of my day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194577170300476509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31853598783516025722011-01-11T05:27:17.981-05:002011-01-11T05:27:17.981-05:00Hi Karen .. you've had a tough year with so ma...Hi Karen .. you've had a tough year with so many losses - and the emotional pulls that go with each parting - let alone other members' and their needs that mothers can help deal with .. my love and thoughts to you.<br /><br />As far as this year is concerned .. I still adjust, perhaps one last major hiccup has happened, and so life will go on - as best I can .. I have plans - but the New Year bashed them temporarily out of the park .. <br /><br />It is adjust, adapt, act on something, move on and accomplish .. persevere and never give up .. and grab all the positive we can - however we feel ..<br /><br />I do hope your year is easier .. with many peaceful thoughts for 2011 - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-73902649688486837662011-01-10T09:37:39.552-05:002011-01-10T09:37:39.552-05:00Patti,
I'd have to say you are quite the givin...Patti,<br />I'd have to say you are quite the giving one as well! :)<br /><br />Stephen,<br />Organization - me too! She says as she look at her cluttered desk...well, have to start somewhere!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3810094079616267042011-01-09T21:57:44.110-05:002011-01-09T21:57:44.110-05:00I kinda fell apart as the year ended. It has been ...I kinda fell apart as the year ended. It has been a year of trying and testing and overall I did a pretty darn good job. So I'm determined to be more organized in 2011.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49216612373965966342011-01-09T21:51:19.091-05:002011-01-09T21:51:19.091-05:00I do a terrible job of saying no! There's so m...I do a terrible job of saying no! There's so much to do at church and at home. And I love friend time.<br /><br />You seem really giving, too, Karen.<br /><br />Blessings for a wonderful 2011.Patti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27949498174793756722011-01-09T15:43:42.858-05:002011-01-09T15:43:42.858-05:00Toyin,
Thank you. Looking forward to this new year...Toyin,<br />Thank you. Looking forward to this new year.<br /><br />Janette,<br />Thank you so much. Grace and balance and a bit of normalcy is something I'm looking forward to for 2011.<br /><br />Clara,<br />Saying no has a ripple effect, I think. We're always learning, aren't we?<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Wise words, my friend! I like the way you said that. And thank you so much.<br /><br />Sharing God's Love,<br />You are welcome. Glad you came by!<br /><br />Anne,<br />Less burdensome - I like that. I feel less pressure too, and like it's more constructive. :)<br /><br />Jeanette,<br />You are welcome. :) I'm all for attainable. Hugs, dear friend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-88531809915255525652011-01-09T14:41:43.468-05:002011-01-09T14:41:43.468-05:00Thanks for the wisdom. Adjustments sound gentler a...Thanks for the wisdom. Adjustments sound gentler and more attainable!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-43010963296073840082011-01-09T14:21:36.189-05:002011-01-09T14:21:36.189-05:00I'm with you! Adjustments sound far more reali...I'm with you! Adjustments sound far more realistic and less burdensome than resolutions. I need to remember as my family grows, that adjustments need to be made. Thanks for a great way to look at it!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-77485231639020402372011-01-08T21:40:01.358-05:002011-01-08T21:40:01.358-05:00Thanks for sharing the tips. God bless you!Thanks for sharing the tips. God bless you!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022212179199386274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41517149768983404142011-01-08T19:29:15.394-05:002011-01-08T19:29:15.394-05:00Karen:
This year, I plan on sticking closer t...Karen:<br /> This year, I plan on sticking closer to my writing goals. Instead of saying "No", I weigh the possible outcome to my family and to my schedule. Most of my local friends understand that if I can't follow through on something, I won't sign up.<br /> I wasn't aware that your father-in- law passed away. I am so sorry.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-5450967060990548732011-01-08T17:50:19.006-05:002011-01-08T17:50:19.006-05:00Karen,
Learning to say NO becomes easier when we r...Karen,<br />Learning to say NO becomes easier when we remember it's not about being selfish, only taking time to put "self" first...<br /><br />Wishing you a great New Year ahead!<br /><br />Clara.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-78751669865151173332011-01-08T16:05:20.285-05:002011-01-08T16:05:20.285-05:00Karen,
I'm so sorry for your losses. What a t...Karen, <br />I'm so sorry for your losses. What a tearful and emotionally-trying year it must have been for you and your family. My condolences to you and your loved ones.<br /><br />As for your mention of setting healthy boundaries, that is a skill learned only through enactment and maintenance--you must first set the healthy boundary, and then not stray from it. I've learned to set healthy boundaries and know it is one of the most positive things I have ever done for myself, and am still doing!<br /><br />I wish you grace and balance this year, as well. My own wish for this year is for continued peace of mind. Peace allows us to stick to our boundaries, sit still and savor our victories (big or small) and also attracts positive people to us. <br /><br />I like Jen's quote above by Dr. Phil: "We teach people how to treat us by the things we accept." Others can knock Dr. Phil all they want, but that man has a way of boiling down truth to accessible, memorable statements.<br /><br />Wishing you a much better 2011!JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68245996536437604772011-01-08T15:35:04.708-05:002011-01-08T15:35:04.708-05:00Wow, sounds like you had a tough 2010; Praying for...Wow, sounds like you had a tough 2010; Praying for a better 2011!Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-26728555827993058832011-01-08T14:11:51.031-05:002011-01-08T14:11:51.031-05:00Lynn,
Thanks! The new habit thing - I think you...Lynn,<br />Thanks! The new habit thing - I think you're right. So much better than beating oneself up for failing to follow through on resolutions. And yes, I agree, what do we have to give others if we don't take care of ourselves.<br /><br />Robyn,<br />Thanks so much. Appreciate your thoughts and prayers. It's comforting to know I've got such wonderful support from all of you. You all are a blessing.<br /><br />Blessings, sweet friends,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34493257544437508582011-01-08T11:56:56.562-05:002011-01-08T11:56:56.562-05:00I didn't know about your father-in-law, Karen....I didn't know about your father-in-law, Karen. I am so sorry for all you have had to go through. I love you and will be praying. You are strong in the Lord. He carries you when you cannot walk another step.<br /><br />Volunteerism has had to slow down for moi. Still with OCC, of course. But other stuff, I've had to say NO. Nicely, of course. Happy weekend. Hugs, girlfriend.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-15236615185408794132011-01-08T11:38:27.857-05:002011-01-08T11:38:27.857-05:00Karen, I love your idea of tweaking. I try to deve...Karen, I love your idea of tweaking. I try to develop new habits, rather than make resolutions. You did have a tough year with losses. It's important to stay healthy in spirit and not be depleted. If depleted, what can we give others?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-72221039963982019462011-01-07T19:44:58.929-05:002011-01-07T19:44:58.929-05:00Jen,
You are welcome. Well, I had thought you were...Jen,<br />You are welcome. Well, I had thought you were perfection itself, but it seems I was wrong! LOL No really, you gave great tips. We're all works in progress.<br /><br />Laura,<br />Thanks so much. :) I'm working on being good at adjusting. Happy 2011 to you!<br /><br />Rhonda,<br />I know, I've had to back off with so much going on and current projects. I hate to do it, but I can't keep up the pace of everything. In good time I'll make the rounds. Thinking of hiring a secretary. Okay,not really...:)<br /><br />Carol,<br />Ah yes, sanity's sake. Good point. I prefer sanity to the alternative! So tweaky adjustments, here we come! :D<br /><br />Jill,<br />Thank you.:) That's a great idea, keeping an index card in your purse. I may need to to that! Yes, things are often falling off the plate for me.<br /><br />Happy weekend all,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31431005486673660612011-01-07T15:39:06.642-05:002011-01-07T15:39:06.642-05:00Karen, I have an awful time saying no. This fall I...Karen, I have an awful time saying no. This fall I wrote a list of my volunteer commitments on an index card to keep in my purse. It's a reminder to say no. The plate is full!<br /><br />I'm very sorry to hear of all your losses. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84434303685502741052011-01-07T14:55:25.015-05:002011-01-07T14:55:25.015-05:00Argh, I'm SO lousy at saying no. And then what...Argh, I'm SO lousy at saying no. And then what suffers is my writing time. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. Hard to keep up, puffpuff, pantpant! Gotta whittle something down for my sanity's sake, and like you said, make tweaky adjustments.Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-40750816901887462962011-01-07T14:37:03.080-05:002011-01-07T14:37:03.080-05:00That's good stuff, Karen. I feel guilty if I&...That's good stuff, Karen. I feel guilty if I'm not visiting a ton of blogs, but just what you said - you can lose so much time there. It's a fine line that I think about very often.<br /><br />Thinking of you, friend. Praying abundant gifts in this new year.Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-87415637281281929962011-01-07T09:41:53.959-05:002011-01-07T09:41:53.959-05:00Gosh Karen, tears came to my eyes realizing what a...Gosh Karen, tears came to my eyes realizing what a tough year you've had! I love your ideas of adjustments instead of resolutions! Hope your 2011 is filled with grace abounding.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64024889827329890792011-01-07T09:20:17.148-05:002011-01-07T09:20:17.148-05:00Janna,
Oh my, what a great point! Me too. Praying ...Janna,<br />Oh my, what a great point! Me too. Praying for the wisdom and grace to know how to order things. <br /><br />Cathy,<br />So glad you stopped by, and thanks for following. Looking forward to following your blog. Great giveaway, and I'll try and remember to mention it! :)<br /><br />Sally,<br />That's one thing we are always working around, isn't it? The way our lives shift, and then we need to readjust to our new normal.<br /><br />Marja,<br />Thank you very much. Looking forward to the interviews, too. I forgot one too, I've an interview with Patti Lacy. Can't believe I forgot to mention her!<br /><br />Susan,<br />I thought of the big rock illustration as I wrote this! I agree, goals are a good thing to set. I need to take your advice too! :)<br /><br />Rachna,<br />Now there's an idea, a book! Hoping you find that good balance this year. :)<br /><br />L'Aussie,<br />Nice to meet you! So glad you stopped by. Thanks for following. :) I agree, prioritizing is key.<br /><br />Alex,<br />I think we're always works in progress, and as our lives change, so we adjust. As for too much blogging? I know what you mean. :o) <br /><br />Linda,<br />I like that see-saw image. Really illustrates the balance idea! Thanks so much for your kind words.<br /><br />Blessings all,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-15532285234910928232011-01-07T09:10:56.023-05:002011-01-07T09:10:56.023-05:00Great post, Karen.
Thanks for mentioning my artic...Great post, Karen. <br />Thanks for mentioning my article on saying no. Don't get me wrong; I'm still recovering from "the need to please disease," but I'm getting much better. :-) <br />In the words of Dr. Phil, "We teach people how to treat us by the things we accept."<br /><br />May God bless you and bring you peace in the year ahead.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27222455873511569232011-01-07T08:10:35.843-05:002011-01-07T08:10:35.843-05:00Karen,
Life is like a see-saw ride; we each have t...Karen,<br />Life is like a see-saw ride; we each have to find our balacne before reaching the tipping point. I am better at saying no. But lately Ihave been procrastinating. I need to find my balance.<br />You certainly suffered loss this year. So sorry.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-26894720383622037602011-01-07T07:46:40.213-05:002011-01-07T07:46:40.213-05:00It took a few years, but I can say no now. Of cour...It took a few years, but I can say no now. Of course, I probably still blog too much. Oh well.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com