Comments for Demanding Joy

Comment on Help! by Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:13:51 +0000

And worse, when you need help and you just ASSUME they know you need help and so you get all grumpy when they don’t offer it or they don’t just do it. Eek, I’ve been guilty of that one. Husbands aren’t mind-readers…but they are amazing helpers!

Comment on Saved By the Books by Kellie Hall

Kellie Hall — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:53:58 +0000

Ooooo – I <3 hanging out in bookstores. It's one of my top “me time” activities. Yay for you!!

Comment on About Demanding Joy by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:42:35 +0000

I love what you have put together here. I ‘m excited to read about and share our experiences in this crazy wonderful life!
Blessings to all!

Comment on Monkeys! by Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:48:13 +0000

Aw congratulations! I can see why that would bring you out of your funk. I love that such simple things can do that.

Comment on Monkeys! by Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:39:41 +0000

AWESOME. Just the reminder I needed today. I think as the season is starting to change, the sleep patterns change, the hormonal shifts change and the moods change. But, alas, it is up to us to allow ourselves to sit in the muck or do a monkey dance!

Comment on Monkeys! by Sherry

Sherry — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:24:48 +0000

What a wonderful story to start my day with – give Pinky a high five from a friend in Florida!

Comment on Demanding Joy Archive by meg

meg — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:07:38 +0000

Wow Sherry – thanks! I’m so glad to hear that you’re getting your mojo back! I’m glad you’re here. And your comment certainly brightened my day!

Comment on Monkeys! by Kui

Kui — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:52:25 +0000

I need to hear my ‘monkeys’ word for today!

I love your stories Meg..Keep it up!

Comment on 100 Ways to Nurture Yourself by Trisha Niermeyer Potter

Trisha Niermeyer Potter — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:57:29 +0000

I loved this post! I’ve needed to be reminded of ways to nurture myself and take more time to experience joy in life. Thanks for sharing these!

Comment on Demanding Joy Archive by Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:35:04 +0000

You are amazing!!! I have spent much of my day today poking around your blog here, and I am so enriched for it. It has been sort of a tough time in my life – with emphasis on HAS BEEN – I am energized to move beyond this and back to the living out loud life that I choose. Thanks so much for being here when I needed you, and I will be hanging around more!

Comment on 100 Ways to Nurture Yourself by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:03:28 +0000

This is great! I have done many of these things. I especially like bringing home flowers and need to do that more often. I teach yoga so I like the intentionality of bringing joy into our lives.

Nice job!

Comment on Ten Ways to Keep a Husband by THE WORKS singles lifestyle blog – How To Keep A Man

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Comment on Does It Count As a Date If It Involves a Hardware Store? by cindy

cindy — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:45:04 +0000

Sounds like some of our best dates. My parents were the same. Dad would be working the garage on some project, need something from Westlake and he would ask mom to go with him. How boring if all dates were “dinner & movie”. Much more fun to interact, converse, dream in a hardware store.

Comment on Does It Count As a Date If It Involves a Hardware Store? by Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:24:05 +0000

Aw, yes I agree that a romantic stroll doesn’t have to be in a fancy place. I’m glad that you found so much pleasure in errands. Many people would complain, but you clearly know how to slow down and appreciate moments and special people.

Comment on Marriage in the Balance by cynthia

cynthia — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:33:44 +0000

and sometimes we teeter and then there are those times we totter. The balance feels much better after a teeter totter.

Comment on Saved By the Books by Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:52:05 +0000

I went through a period that I hardly ever got to read because of the hectic life. I started carrying a book/s in the car, in my bag so when I had a few minutes I could just sit and read. Arrive at the meeting early, read a few pages, pick up a band kid, read while waiting, read while sitting through the piano lesson. Now that the house is empty I have been reading at least a book a week sometimes three:) Its pure joy.

Comment on Saved By the Books by Stefanie

Stefanie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:29:22 +0000

LOVE IT! That’s how I would spend that hour, too–B & N! I also love, by the way, the picture at the top of your post–very cool. I could relate in every way, especially the part about noticing the other kids and thinking how it didn’t matter because this was YOUR time! Good for you!

Comment on The Company You Keep by Preeti Shenoy

Preeti Shenoy — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:11:01 +0000

Totally loved this post. I know a few like ‘Vivian’ too..

Comment on Ten Ways to Keep a Husband by Ross

Ross — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:51:01 +0000

Thanks; it is curious to me just how stable the relationships is: shifts just don’t seem to happen – even with assistance!

Comment on A Woman Should Have by Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:46:53 +0000

As a woman who is now deciding that life starts at 40 (but, oh, to be back in my 30’s…), I am realizing (regretting?) not “living” more earlier in my life. By that, I mean that I wish I had taken more risks, lived by myself, travelled more, had that ever-interesting juicy past. But I also realize (rejoice) that most of my life has been filled with security and meaningful relationships. Life. It’s the most amazing teacher. Thanks for sharing this.

Comment on What Nourishes You? by meg

meg — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:24:20 +0000

Fair enough.

Comment on What Nourishes You? by Eva @ Eva Evolving

Eva @ Eva Evolving — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:48:57 +0000

This question – What nourishes you? – is so important. I’m so glad you asked this today, because it’s something I need to think about. Something I need to keep coming back to when I feel run down.

Last night, making dinner with my husband, I realized how much I crave silence. Quiet nourishes me. He, on the other hand, gets bored with silence. He likes to listen to his music loud. I enjoy music, but after a busy work day I just want quiet!

Comment on What Nourishes You? by Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:26:23 +0000

Although I am outgoing and friendly, I am an introvert at heart as well and definitely agree about needing the alone time after being around people. I have decided that, for me, that just means that when I’m around people–I am using a smaller part of myself and when I’m alone–I am using the majority of myself. Majority rules…but I always learn something from the minority part of myself.

Comment on What Nourishes You? by Athol Kay: Married Man Sex Life

Athol Kay: Married Man Sex Life — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:45:46 +0000

INTP here. I will read this post and think about it, and probably do nothing about it. But that is not to say I didn’t enjoy it.

Comment on Mandatory Family Fun Time by cindy

cindy — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:42:31 +0000

too funny