tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post5256804171080726601..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Embrace LimboGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-38380116411473370392012-12-24T05:41:41.784-08:002012-12-24T05:41:41.784-08:00Galen: What is the title of your book? I love to r...Galen: What is the title of your book? I love to read and I would like to purchase it?Barbara altmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787129214157780577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-86398714977844298742012-12-14T08:59:16.174-08:002012-12-14T08:59:16.174-08:00Madeline, Thanks for much for your kind words and ...Madeline, Thanks for much for your kind words and for buying my book. I hope you like it! January is a good time to read it because I know for some people, they read the book one small section at a time as a daily reminder to practice habits of joy. I'm enjoying the dark this year, too. A good time to turn inward. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-78823587908537508032012-12-14T06:10:52.308-08:002012-12-14T06:10:52.308-08:00Galen, I have been sooo enjoying the last few post...Galen, I have been sooo enjoying the last few posts-- I purchased your ebook but have not made time to delve into it-- will do so in earnest in January.I am pretty upbeat and have a spiritual practice that feeds my Soul.. I, too, see the cycles of my life, and at times have trouble with that liminal space.I get pushy about moving on to the next chapter.. I can be type A.. but have been actively moving ut of that space over the past few years (Saturn return) <br /><br />This past year was full of huge shifts in our lives.. the changes were all of our choosing, which is nice! No "calamaties.."-- but we were moving so fast for 6 months we hit a wall of exhaustion.Now, we're stepping back, and regrouping.. 2013 is time for us to make some new plans and goals..and let go of some old ones (Bob's great posts!!)<br /><br />December brings the whole holiday scene, and like you,I stay away from malls and shops, I enjoy the baking, the friendly get togethers,pot lucks, and a few local concerts. We enjoy some time in Sedona around christmas, too, and do some family hiking. NATURE is my favorite church!!!!<br /><br />I look forward to your blog in the new year--I am working on designing my own.. I miss blogging but my focus is not on the astrology anymore-- it is background.. well..all part of the regrouping going on.<br /><br />We have to settle into the dark, into the liminal space for a bit, in order to be quiet enough to listen! Some years I actually savor the dark, and the quiet..and this year is one of those years!!!!! <br /><br /><br />Madeline Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923710592045313500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-70298459723888613882012-12-13T08:17:31.151-08:002012-12-13T08:17:31.151-08:00Jerly, That's interesting that you recognize a...Jerly, That's interesting that you recognize a cycle in your life, too. I will definitely check out your post. Thanks.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-15420833533211720542012-12-13T02:42:50.244-08:002012-12-13T02:42:50.244-08:00wow I needed this Mine is a five year cycle. the l...wow I needed this Mine is a five year cycle. the limbo.... well sometimes the limbo is a year long and one does tend to get restless....Then there is effort that is to be put in often alongside the waiting...Yeah one needs to breath and relax and embrace the uncertainty too and trust...<br /><br />Maybe u could find this post on the cycles useful http://jerlyt.blogspot.in/2010/05/spiritual-cycle.html Jerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897355836151249751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-68177422767161377152012-12-10T21:32:55.302-08:002012-12-10T21:32:55.302-08:00Cathy, I went through the cycle many times before ...Cathy, I went through the cycle many times before I started to see it. Once I did, it was uncanny how regular it was, even when I forgot about it. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27302788217311595412012-12-10T18:15:26.203-08:002012-12-10T18:15:26.203-08:00Hi Galen,
Interesting about your four year cycle.... Hi Galen,<br /><br />Interesting about your four year cycle. I'll have to go back do some calculations and see if my life is on any particular cycle. Waiting for the unknown can be unsettling, but great reminder to embrace the time and look forward to what is to come. Take care.Cathy Taughinbaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15833583122196520782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-56132975274429073652012-12-09T09:04:24.760-08:002012-12-09T09:04:24.760-08:00Adriene, Time and experience certainly help. Once...Adriene, Time and experience certainly help. Once we understand how little we really can control (basically only our own thoughts, words, and actions), then it's more clear to us when we are trying to control what we can't control (everything else). Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74386075466983304812012-12-09T09:02:41.946-08:002012-12-09T09:02:41.946-08:00Jodi, That's an interesting motto. It's s...Jodi, That's an interesting motto. It's sort of like practicing at the edge, or walking the razor's edge, two descriptions I've read elsewhere. And as you say, it is completely compatible with simplicity. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64285224329976619922012-12-08T15:25:29.833-08:002012-12-08T15:25:29.833-08:00As human beings, it's difficult to accept that...As human beings, it's difficult to accept that there are some things we simply can't control, and the pace of progress in our lives is one of them. Of course we can improve our chances of success by hard work and perseverance, but I think "fate" plays an important part. As you indicated, it really does take time and experience to understand the pattern and to learn to make the most of the liminal space. Great post.Adrienehttp://sweepyjean.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-13584038370789876222012-12-08T06:30:13.291-08:002012-12-08T06:30:13.291-08:00The liminal space is where we truly do our living....The liminal space is where we truly do our living. "Go with the rub!" That is my motto! I never take the easy way out, as i assume I will pay for it later! That doesn't mean I don't chose simplicity, because I do. Jodi @ Heal Nowhttp://www.healnowandforever.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-20363305153124727372012-12-07T17:23:48.062-08:002012-12-07T17:23:48.062-08:00Guy, It is indeed amazing. I don't know why w...Guy, It is indeed amazing. I don't know why we struggle so against it! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65940071319152192812012-12-07T17:09:13.072-08:002012-12-07T17:09:13.072-08:00Thank you for your insights Galen. It's amazin...Thank you for your insights Galen. It's amazing how much happier we can be when we let go of the need to control things or be comfortable and embrace uncertainty and ambiguity.Guy Farmerhttp://www.howtobehappyperson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-52036868098764089942012-12-07T16:11:30.910-08:002012-12-07T16:11:30.910-08:00LeAnn, You are so sweet. I'm glad the timing ...LeAnn, You are so sweet. I'm glad the timing of this post was good for you. It was really a gift from my friend who uttered those words--embrace limbo! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-35436032004955016802012-12-07T16:10:43.725-08:002012-12-07T16:10:43.725-08:00Patricia, I was just talking to someone yesterday ...Patricia, I was just talking to someone yesterday about sacred listening--it is such a gift. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-3201321475408953552012-12-07T16:09:48.625-08:002012-12-07T16:09:48.625-08:00Dawn, That's a great phrase--useful limbo. I&...Dawn, That's a great phrase--useful limbo. I'm going to borrow that! Like you I like the connection between literal and figurative house cleaning. Thanks for your kind words.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-11831898829806008522012-12-07T16:08:42.411-08:002012-12-07T16:08:42.411-08:00Mikey, You started out timid and I started out cra...Mikey, You started out timid and I started out crazy bold, but we have come to a similar place! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48027110969282372232012-12-07T16:06:44.540-08:002012-12-07T16:06:44.540-08:00You are so amazing. I think I needed this post tod...You are so amazing. I think I needed this post today and I am going to ponder upon it. Life really is all about change and the thought of embracing limbo intrigues me. Right now I feel I am limbo. I am anxiously awaiting my husbands future retirement and I don't know when it will take place. Hopefully, sometime next year; meanwhile I feel like I am in limbo because there will be so many changes when that occurs. Your post has given me a new perspective; thanks.<br />Blessings and hugs!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-85362569775219024792012-12-07T15:53:44.478-08:002012-12-07T15:53:44.478-08:00This was more of your lovely thoughts put into suc...This was more of your lovely thoughts put into such gracious writing. I enjoyed pausing here right now and reading. I am actively working on embracing a limbo stage right now. I am thinking about not pushing the river - this time! I am sorting and cleaning files and drawers; taking loads of things to charity. Giving away books to help others. Reading, reading and reading because I have the time to do all the reading I want to do...I would like to freshen the paint in the house since it looks like we will be here for at least 7 more years. I am also trying on new things - such as the Intuitive Painting Workshop I took with Chris Zydel in San Francisco <br />I do not know if I have a pattern, but if I do it is centered around care-giving and listening - sometimes that is intense, and sometimes it is limbo...I too am thinking about how to celebrate or embrace this "down" time I am in right now - watching the waves, enjoying the beach<br /><br />I liked reading here Thank you for sharingPatriciahttp://www.patriciaswisdom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-34367933188442700082012-12-07T14:59:08.363-08:002012-12-07T14:59:08.363-08:00Galen, I found myself nodding in strong understand...Galen, I found myself nodding in strong understanding and resonance with your thoughts here. I wrote a blog article titled "Useful Limbo" a while back that discusses similar thoughts. I, too, have learned over a lifetime that I have a specific cycle, or pattern, where new experiences chart and reach zenith and completion within a specific time frame. It does take being mindful, living consciously, before becoming aware of those cycles, but once we do grasp the energy of it, it becomes a wee bit easier. Sometimes! <br /><br />I'm currently in a Useful Limbo stage that I know is preparing me to jump off into a new energy stream. I'm taking the downtime now to process, do some literal and figurative housecleaning and take stock of where I've been, where I'm heading, where I *want* to end up. <br /><br />I love when Serendipity hits! Beautiful article, my friend. :)<br /><br />Namaste',<br /><br />- DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-25534446801545578212012-12-07T13:21:37.402-08:002012-12-07T13:21:37.402-08:00I've never heard the term "liminal space&...I've never heard the term "liminal space", but it makes sense and I think I'll enjoy using it. God knows I'm used to hanging out in subliminal space. I do understand the aspects of growth resistance/risk aversion/safety & complacency from growing up in the Midwest, but ever since heading West at 27 I've been struggling to accept my inner call to wander into unknown territory. I'm glad I started out timid, because the risks I do take are more intellectual than physical, but I'm happier in unfamiliar space than I used to be. This is all very interesting to consider. Thank you! Invisible Mikeyhttp://invisiblemikey.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-71918994397258671052012-12-07T13:19:46.956-08:002012-12-07T13:19:46.956-08:00Confusion in the mystery--you and me both! I'...Confusion in the mystery--you and me both! I'm learning to breathe when I am feeling lost in limbo and be patient. Not always easy for me. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-65197168059853221032012-12-07T12:44:29.363-08:002012-12-07T12:44:29.363-08:00Interesting post. This is the first time learning ...Interesting post. This is the first time learning about limbo. I like how you said, finding perfection in the mystery. That is very fascinating to me. I always find confusion in the mystery. But, that is a wonderful perspective. Kimbundancehttp://kimbundance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-852760909591292762012-12-07T12:03:47.637-08:002012-12-07T12:03:47.637-08:00Betsy, The book process does seem to involve some ...Betsy, The book process does seem to involve some periods in limbo, definitely! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29602866535965409652012-12-07T12:03:02.624-08:002012-12-07T12:03:02.624-08:00JJ, Yes, and it is the answer we often come to onl...JJ, Yes, and it is the answer we often come to only after trying all the others! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com