tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post6024505204228515244..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Butterfly TimeGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28017030899534825412012-02-29T20:33:49.580-08:002012-02-29T20:33:49.580-08:00Andy, Me too! Especially the eternity of every mo...Andy, Me too! Especially the eternity of every moment. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6147337904741705102012-02-29T17:03:06.265-08:002012-02-29T17:03:06.265-08:00I want to enter into the eternity of every moment,...I want to enter into the eternity of every moment, blessed by its beauty, grateful for its gifts, humbled by its grace. - I like the idea of spending time in eternity.Andy Sewinahttp://gobsplot.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-72351908400937355772012-02-22T22:28:25.629-08:002012-02-22T22:28:25.629-08:00Cathy, How did you manage to have long stretches o...Cathy, How did you manage to have long stretches of time? That hasn't happened to me yet, but I'm still hoping! I like to quilt, too. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36404074281302088352012-02-22T22:27:07.130-08:002012-02-22T22:27:07.130-08:00Vidya, I can see that you have a good relationship...Vidya, I can see that you have a good relationship with your lists! Thanks for sharing the story about your mother.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82113422153874037742012-02-22T13:40:21.512-08:002012-02-22T13:40:21.512-08:00Hi Galen,
I felt the same way when retired and ha...Hi Galen,<br /><br />I felt the same way when retired and had long stretches of time. But as the years went by, my days started to fill up. I took up quilting and had fun making quilts for family and friends. Then I decided to start a blog and try to understand the entire package of blogging which is endless. I can also get greedy for more time, but your post is a great reminder to just enjoy. That is it, just enjoy what time we have.Cathy | TreatmentTalkhttp://treatmenttalk.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-87376331726990521912012-02-22T06:01:25.270-08:002012-02-22T06:01:25.270-08:00Dear Galen ... I have a similar list. In fact, my ...Dear Galen ... I have a similar list. In fact, my list is on-going and in an odd way, it gives me strength. I accomplish a lot on it, yet feel happy to see it grow because of all the good things I note in it. I would certainly love the extra hour(s). I would never want to give up my reminder lists. <br /><br />My Mom, who was sick for years, would often say, when I sat by her side and did my stuff, that I'd have so much time on my hands when she was 'gone'. Besides getting mad at her for even thinking about the 'gone' part, I'd dread the prospect. Well, she did pass on soon after (two years ago) and strangely I found I did not have time on my hands as she predicted. Murphy's law? Maybe. Work filled the time available, although when she was alive, I looked after her as well. <br /><br />Oddly, real free time is my Holy Grail, and I am fine with it. :-) I think my lists make me feel secure. Your post is beautiful. Hugs, VidyaVidya Suryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911836541019511108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-28190918138733186332012-02-21T15:04:22.202-08:002012-02-21T15:04:22.202-08:00Kara, People who are 90+ years old certainly have ...Kara, People who are 90+ years old certainly have an understanding of the shortness of life which is ironic since by any standard, they have had a long life! What better perspective from which to look back and see how it flew by! Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-39896967709726643562012-02-21T10:26:42.360-08:002012-02-21T10:26:42.360-08:00This post reminds me of a recent radio program tha...This post reminds me of a recent radio program that interviewed elderly people (90+ years old) for any advice they might have to offer. Although they had many individual words of wisdom on different topics, every single one of them stressed that life is very short and we should not waste a moment of it.<br /><br />I say you can't possibly waste time when it's spent doing what you enjoy.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044224027343776064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82953079605811096482012-02-21T09:26:33.834-08:002012-02-21T09:26:33.834-08:00Irving, So true. What a keen observation about va...Irving, So true. What a keen observation about valuing what we think we lack. I wonder if there are other ways to look at time. On one level it is a measurable commodity. We schedule our time, get paid for our time, etc. On another level, though, time is more fluid. Some of us have had crisis experiences where time seemed to slow down. Or awakening experiences where time seemed eternal. Whew, makes my head spin. Once again, you've given me something to think about. Thanks for your comment, my friend.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74065510319480789342012-02-21T09:20:50.956-08:002012-02-21T09:20:50.956-08:00Susan, My daughter asks me a lot if I'm bored....Susan, My daughter asks me a lot if I'm bored. Like you, my answer is always I am NEVER bored. I always have lots to do, and even doing nothing is entertaining. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-88212390038130219692012-02-21T09:19:21.379-08:002012-02-21T09:19:21.379-08:00Corinne, List free--that's a concept. I try n...Corinne, List free--that's a concept. I try not to be too list dependent, but I do like my reminder lists. I think what you have hit on is that lists can be judgmental tyrants, ignoring what we have accomplished and berating us for what we haven't. You've given me something to think about. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-20344469820142520932012-02-21T09:17:37.547-08:002012-02-21T09:17:37.547-08:00Patricia, You are right. Unemployment is very dif...Patricia, You are right. Unemployment is very different from retirement. I know you have been struggling with this for awhile. I really hope there is some relief for you in the near future. Thanks for being such a regular commenter.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16916000456731815602012-02-21T09:16:02.039-08:002012-02-21T09:16:02.039-08:00Nancy, You always leave the loveliest comments. I...Nancy, You always leave the loveliest comments. I had not even thought about the connection between butterfly and dragonfly. Odd, since I use the dragonfly photo as my profile photo. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-39780728038518323232012-02-21T08:10:07.424-08:002012-02-21T08:10:07.424-08:00Hi Galen,
I feel it is better that you find that ...Hi Galen,<br /><br />I feel it is better that you find that you do not have enough time in your retirement. This certainly beats not knowing what to do with your time and the subsequent problems that arise as a result. <br /><br />Time really becomes valuable when we find we do not have enough of it. It is the abundance of something that makes it lose its value. As a result, we then to take it for granted. Such is our nature.<br /><br />I'm glad to know that you know how to keep busy in retirement. That means everything is going as it should. :)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this lovely article!<br /><br />Irving the VizierThe Vizierhttp://hanofharmony.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-31547557074067104832012-02-21T06:37:18.143-08:002012-02-21T06:37:18.143-08:00I am always greedy for more time. I am NEVER bore...I am always greedy for more time. I am NEVER bored as I've got plans for projects to last me through eternity. That's not a bad thing.Onlythemanagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531176840769484642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-27841531884891974782012-02-21T03:25:50.370-08:002012-02-21T03:25:50.370-08:00I absolutely loved the image of a butterfly, Galen...I absolutely loved the image of a butterfly, Galen - spread beauty while you can and don't worry about tomorrow. I'm trying to live in the present moment and be list-free, but it's not always easy, is it?Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-74353465505902453202012-02-20T20:54:08.646-08:002012-02-20T20:54:08.646-08:00unemployment with no retirement is a totally diffe...unemployment with no retirement is a totally different story..<br /><br />Important to have all these lists and desires of things to do.<br /><br />Ah...I can hopefully contemplate this in my future.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-34331439871157998082012-02-20T15:01:41.967-08:002012-02-20T15:01:41.967-08:00Beautiful post my friend Galen!
I love this; &quo...Beautiful post my friend Galen!<br /><br />I love this; "I want to be like a butterfly. I want to shift my perception of time to realize that whatever time I have is perfect. I want to enter into the eternity of every moment, blessed by its beauty, grateful for its gifts, humbled by its grace."<br /><br />Oh the beauty of the moment! The butterfly the dragonfly - you see these beautiful creatures have the word "fly" in them - they know how to fly and from every point of view they see beauty! Oh to live like them is where the happiness comes - from within for they have enough for right now!<br /><br />Thank you for your words,<br />I needed these words today,<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08066884129974460069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-69359714567206399242012-02-20T13:29:46.011-08:002012-02-20T13:29:46.011-08:00Sonia, Thanks for your vote of confidence! I will...Sonia, Thanks for your vote of confidence! I will certainly get some of them done, some are ongoing, and some will have to go by the wayside. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-35053194663175639652012-02-20T13:28:23.360-08:002012-02-20T13:28:23.360-08:00LeAnn, My mom loved butterflies, so I was especial...LeAnn, My mom loved butterflies, so I was especially drawn to Tagore's quote about them. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-21857459621989053782012-02-20T13:25:44.572-08:002012-02-20T13:25:44.572-08:00Alida, When I lived as an expatriate in the tropic...Alida, When I lived as an expatriate in the tropics, I, too, found life moved at a slower pace, with less concern about punctuality. In Thailand, we called it Thai time. Thanks for commenting.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-81612618344324816702012-02-20T11:54:52.393-08:002012-02-20T11:54:52.393-08:00Wow, this post had some great thoughts. I especial...Wow, this post had some great thoughts. I especially loved the one on thought on: "I want to be like a Butterfly......."<br /> I can say Amen to your list of things you want to do or thought you could do when you retired. I have a similar list.<br />Blessings to you for an elightening post!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63930901258424077422012-02-20T11:35:01.100-08:002012-02-20T11:35:01.100-08:00We are not retired but have a slower pace to our l...We are not retired but have a slower pace to our lives now than we did in the states. But, I find that time to get it all done is still an issue for me. <br /><br />I appreciate what you said about the importance of investing our time loving others and being loved. That is one simple focus that I think I can handle.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />AlidaAlida Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640849066159985893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-4717817194752174382012-02-20T11:19:17.869-08:002012-02-20T11:19:17.869-08:00Making lists and keeping score is one of the best ...Making lists and keeping score is one of the best tools for success. I cannot imagine any loss but much gain from this amazing list. Best blessings on achieving most or all of it.Sonia Rumzihttp://soniarumzi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-69936799272459740052012-02-20T08:42:42.798-08:002012-02-20T08:42:42.798-08:00Rhonda, One day at a time. Sometimes one moment a...Rhonda, One day at a time. Sometimes one moment at a time. It's really all we have. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com