Comments for Escaping Mediocrity

Comment on There’s Only So Much to Go Around by Aroundthebirthingball

Aroundthebirthingball — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:06:00 +0000

I agree that it is important to schedule “do nothing” time. I think we often over commit ourselves to too many things. And, our enjoyment of the activities to which we are committed suffers as a result.

What concerns me is that we impose this on our children and it becomes a self perpetuating cycle. Not that I think kids should roam around doing nothing all day long all the time, but it every time there is a window in my son’s schedule for some reason I try to fill it, where instead I think I should just let him be.I wrote more about this here:http://www.aroundthebirthingball.com/newblog/2012/02/10/creative-boredom/

Comment on Crabs In a Bucket by Denmark QA

Denmark QA — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:57:00 +0000

Those crabs looks so delicious. Just looking at the photos makes me so hungry. I can imagine them cooked! So yummy!

Comment on What Writing a Book Is Like (For me anyway) by Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:48:00 +0000

I’m sending you a virtual coffee (although a more relaxing tea might be a better idea). And I think the relationship should be maddening, otherwise there is no passion… and without passion – there is no beauty! Good luck and have fun!

Comment on There’s Only So Much to Go Around by Lisa Robbin Young

Lisa Robbin Young — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:49:00 +0000

This is exactly what I’ve been dealing with – or what’s been dealing with me – since the beginning of the year. Clearing space to free up energy so that I can give my very best to what matters most. That includes a space cushion of time in each day to allow flow to do its thang. Not easy, but very necessary.

Comment on There’s Only So Much to Go Around by Callahan McDonough

Callahan McDonough — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:17:00 +0000

Hey Sarah, these are really powerful important insights. We have too much importance on doing and not enough on ‘being’. Humans-doing v.s. humans-being. I especially remember how full my plate stayed with my son Zach (now 33yrs) was little, how I yearned to to have hang out time, do whatever he wanted I wanted to relate to each and not stressed. That time goes so amazingly rapidly ! I celebrate your knowing now how important that all is, then you can really remember these years with yourself, kids, husband life, sorta like a favorite movie
Peace n’hugs.

Comment on I Will Never Be Pollyanna Positive by Dcmwhite80

Dcmwhite80 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:47:00 +0000

I had the same thing with the please the parents and it’s affect on my marriage but I got help and I don’t think I ever felt nearly as angry as you. If that is what is making it work for you, I am glad for you but it sounds like you still have too much bitterness inside you. Pollyanna really isn’t a bad person. There is no reason to have issues with a positive attitude.

Comment on I Will Never Be Pollyanna Positive by Dcmwhite80

Dcmwhite80 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:35:00 +0000

Positive thoughts definitely heal the body and actually someone with a positive attitude and determination will end up in Carnegie Hall long before anyone with a negative attitude. It does make a difference.

Comment on I Will Never Be Pollyanna Positive by Dcmwhite80

Dcmwhite80 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:25:00 +0000

I’ve been in that same dark hole and spent a lot of time there. I also learned that it is important for me to be able to get angry, but I don’t bathe in it. I prefer to be upbeat and happy.

Comment on There’s Only So Much to Go Around by Alicia Marinache

Alicia Marinache — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:56:00 +0000

Oh, yes – we did exactly that a few years back… life was rushing us along and we were going nowhere, but running to get there! We take vacations, we take time off, we don’t work as hard. I have time for me – when I do exactly what I please: might not be for a long period of time, but if it’s half an hour I am OK, it is my time; everyone else in the family drops whatever they do every now and then and we are just being lazy… it’s OK to be lazy Most of the people would look at me and say things like ‘it must be nice to have all this time on your hand’ and I smile back and tell them we make the time Work and business and troubles will be there in 10 minutes (and if they aren’t anymore… yiipeee!) – but right *now* I can take a few minutes to admire the sun set

Comment on There’s Only So Much to Go Around by RosyblueLA

RosyblueLA — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Sarah, I loved this post. I was thinking last week that it’s been a very long time since I have totally relaxed, either at home or anywhere. I haven’t taken a vacation in years. I have experienced family tragedies and feel myself being pulled from all directions.
With that said, my birthday was yesterday. I vowed that I will make a change for ME! I will scheduled a vacation, hang out a favorite coffee house just for fun, read a book for enjoyment, and take a day off from work for me.
Thank you for the reminder.