Comments on: A Robin Contemplates, and So Do I

By: Lucinda J

Lucinda J — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:53:36 +0000

In reply to Wendy W.. It's good for me to read back over my own words during this very busy season of summer. :)

By: Wendy W.

Wendy W. — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:27:11 +0000

A friend did me a service when she asked me if I think I have to have all my work done before I can read. I admitted that I do think that and then feel guilty when I read anyway. But her asking me that helped me evaluate what I was thinking, and I read without shame (most of the time) now.

By: Lucinda J

Lucinda J — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:14:01 +0000

In reply to Holly Dickson-Ramos. So much wisdom in this, Holly. Thank you!

By: Lucinda J

Lucinda J — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:13:01 +0000

In reply to insearchofabrook. The title sounds very intriguing! Blessings to you as you figure out these things in your life as well.

By: Lucinda J

Lucinda J — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:11:57 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Weber. Amen!

By: Rebecca Weber

Rebecca Weber — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:03:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Luci. I am working on margin too, only I have been calling it space and stillness. Actually, let’s reword that: GOD is working on stillness in my life. I can be pretty stubborn. But oh, how healing it is, when I am willing to embrace it.

By: insearchofabrook

insearchofabrook — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:14:02 +0000

I could connect to three different things on here. I am rereading 1000 Gifts as a part of my devotions lately. As to prayer, I would love to pray more than I do. I have just started reading Praying Like Monks Living Like Fools, but haven’t gotten very far yet. And margin. Oh dear. I have been trying to evaluate my life a little to see how I could give myself more margin, because the little I have usually gets filled up quickly. Blessings as you figure that out for yourself.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:46:25 +0000

In reply to Holly Dickson-Ramos. Good thoughts here! Yes, please write that sequel to the book of Acts. That sounds so fascinating. It's fun to read of your delight in your children. I think of how you described problem solving skills develop. I'm learning more about brain development (and how trauma interferes with the process) and have no doubt that your daughter has a brain that can develop normally because of all her safe connections/attachments with and to her parents. That's a huge , HUGE gift you are giving her.

By: Holly Dickson-Ramos

Holly Dickson-Ramos — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:55:23 +0000

Your words remind me of a passage I read during devotions recently, in a book called Finding God in Ordinary Time. Here it is:

“How to create space for the things we really value is a perennial question. Each day, we make choices about our time and attention. Ironically, the people and passions we cherish most require careful tending, while mindless pastimes tend to run amok effortlessly. Inevitably, a choice for one is a choice against another.

There will always be plenty of worthy things to compete for our attention. The least we can do is uproot the less worthy ones.”