tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post7803998501930762863..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: Finding Myself AgainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-79687205367943820712015-03-23T07:20:13.516-07:002015-03-23T07:20:13.516-07:00Sorry to hear you've been feeling this way, Te...Sorry to hear you've been feeling this way, Terri. I applaud you for picking up the camera and just going out ... that's not easy to do but it really can help. I tend to "shut down" when I have too much on my plate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478738702507038796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-90586780672509737372015-02-23T17:32:34.470-08:002015-02-23T17:32:34.470-08:00what Dotti said and Kim said and others in between...what Dotti said and Kim said and others in between.... I'm glad Deanna will get to visit. That will help immensely. I ADORE that last edit. Hugs to you. Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-31512627609739733642015-02-23T11:07:10.781-08:002015-02-23T11:07:10.781-08:00Oh I do know this feeling oh so well. I was in yo...Oh I do know this feeling oh so well. I was in your exact position this time last year and I can't really tell you what eventually brought me out of my "slump" but somehow with the grace of God, the people around me and my love of photography I managed to crawl out of my hole. But I truly believe that being in these down times helps you to appreciate so much more when the good times return. You learn more in the valley's of your life than on the top of the mountains. I will see you this week so, unlike Dotti giving you a big cyber hug, I can do it in person!!! Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-78508236259542207052015-02-23T09:39:18.551-08:002015-02-23T09:39:18.551-08:00Oh! And I'm sending you a big cyber hug! xoOh! And I'm sending you a big cyber hug! xoDottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-29595005726054846622015-02-23T09:38:54.182-08:002015-02-23T09:38:54.182-08:00Whatever name we give it -- funk, blues, blahs, do...Whatever name we give it -- funk, blues, blahs, doldrums -- or the more serious 'depression' -- it hurts. And it seems to perpetuate itself. I think the quote Kim shared is spot on. I'm most inclined to feel this way if I have, or think that I have, too much on my plate. It used to happen when I was working and it still happens now. The feeling of, 'Why do I have to do everything?' 'Why can't someone else help?' 'I can't take on one more thing!' As women, we tend to take on not only our own load but the loads of all those about us. And in the process, we forget about self care. Let's face it! For all of us here at FOL, time with our cameras IS self care!Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-43718562043387584482015-02-23T09:10:19.675-08:002015-02-23T09:10:19.675-08:00i can totally relate terri. when the world feels ...i can totally relate terri. when the world feels big and heavy, all I want to do is retreat. so happy to hear how delighting in the little things has lifted your spirits. thank you for so bravely sharing and being so honest. xoxokellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-67772655313786785722015-02-23T07:08:47.581-08:002015-02-23T07:08:47.581-08:00It happens to all of us....it's happened to me...It happens to all of us....it's happened to me more times than I can count in the last two years. I have had to fight to stay engaged when all I've wanted to do is crawl into the fetal position in my bed and never come out. I really like this quote ..."We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action." - Frank Tibolt<br /><br />And isn't it so true...we are always thinking that it's the inspiration that drives our actions when really it's the other way around. Sometimes we have to push ourselves to do something we may not want or feel like doing, but we always benefit. I'm so glad you went out with your camera and that it lifted your spirits Terri!!! {insert puffy heart} xo I hope you go out again soon...I'm so sorry your feeling down.Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-83527120219367037852015-02-23T05:41:46.549-08:002015-02-23T05:41:46.549-08:00This is a brave post, Terri. You are certainly not...This is a brave post, Terri. You are certainly not alone. I'm glad you went out with the camera. I believe it is the best medicine. It helps us "see." And it's a form of play. We all need play. Especially in hard times, when it seems we're least inclined to play. Yes, that's when we need it most. I'm a big fan of Pema Chodron. Her books were a huge help to me and changed the way I look at life. Take good, good care of yourself. Pam oxoxoxoxAFishGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513718005250273753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-73183515131422466922015-02-23T04:59:21.497-08:002015-02-23T04:59:21.497-08:00What a brave post. Where I live the witer seems e...What a brave post. Where I live the witer seems endless and cabin fever sets in. For a long time I suffered with Seasonal Affective Disorder and had a difficult time making it through February. It's easy to be depressed and bored when you can't get out much. You have the right idea....activity and a change of pace is good for what ails you. It's hard to be creative when you are feeling down. But just the act of moving forward helps. And your camera led you to take gorgeous flower pictures and they not only cheered you up but me as well. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-1584997039177430932015-02-23T03:31:19.470-08:002015-02-23T03:31:19.470-08:00It is definitely in the little things that make us...It is definitely in the little things that make us feel more grounded and sane..Such as a day away if one is caring for a sick parent..Or a small break if one has a heavy work load on a given day...Have you looked into seasonal affective disorder? This affects me big time :/chasing the sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004214313277259050noreply@blogger.com